Comments on: “I feel lucky!” gem hunting fun at Cowee Ruby Mine in Franklin (things to do with kids near the border and Foothills Trail) http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/ Information, photos, funny videos and insider tips about South Carolina parks, museums, travel destinations, historic sites, outdoor activities, family and free things to do in South Carolina Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:31:02 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Must see waterfalls in the South Carolina Upcountry (fun things to do outdoor with kids) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/#comment-1262 Must see waterfalls in the South Carolina Upcountry (fun things to do outdoor with kids) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:35:09 +0000 http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-1262 [...] Falls These are separate falls located along scenic Hwy 64 between Highlands and Franklin, the NC gem and gold mining star. Yes is the other Carolina but very close to the border and worth shouting about! Bridal Veil is [...] [...] Falls These are separate falls located along scenic Hwy 64 between Highlands and Franklin, the NC gem and gold mining star. Yes is the other Carolina but very close to the border and worth shouting about! Bridal Veil is [...]

]]> By: Walhalla historic things to see - Oconee Station, Oconee Heritage Center, St. John Lutheran Church, Tamassee School and Fort George « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/#comment-761 Walhalla historic things to see - Oconee Station, Oconee Heritage Center, St. John Lutheran Church, Tamassee School and Fort George « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:30:20 +0000 http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-761 [...] Walhalla historic things to see - Oconee Station, Oconee Heritage Center, St. John Lutheran Church, Tamassee School and Fort George Posted on August 19, 2008 by shoutabout History abounds at every step near Walhalla and the entire Upstate region. Here are some suggestions and the custom Google Map on what to do with kids while vacationing at Oconee State Park. As you can see is not just about incredibly beautiful waterfalls or gem mines hunting! [...] [...] Walhalla historic things to see – Oconee Station, Oconee Heritage Center, St. John Lutheran Church, Tamassee School and Fort George Posted on August 19, 2008 by shoutabout History abounds at every step near Walhalla and the entire Upstate region. Here are some suggestions and the custom Google Map on what to do with kids while vacationing at Oconee State Park. As you can see is not just about incredibly beautiful waterfalls or gem mines hunting! [...]

]]> By: All Aboard! Chug along with Thomas, Charlie Brown and Santa in Dillsboro NC (magical Great Smokey Mountains train rides near Franklin) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/#comment-691 All Aboard! Chug along with Thomas, Charlie Brown and Santa in Dillsboro NC (magical Great Smokey Mountains train rides near Franklin) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:39:15 +0000 http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-691 [...] train rides near Franklin) Posted on July 29, 2008 by shoutabout While you’re trying your luck rock hunting and gold panning at the ruby and sapphire gem mines around Franklin why not stop in Dillsboro and reward your loved [...] [...] train rides near Franklin) Posted on July 29, 2008 by shoutabout While you’re trying your luck rock hunting and gold panning at the ruby and sapphire gem mines around Franklin why not stop in Dillsboro and reward your loved [...]

]]> By: shoutabout http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/#comment-672 shoutabout Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:01:15 +0000 http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-672 Hi KT It's about 100 miles from Lake Lure to Franklin. Click on the link below for driving directions from Lake Lure to the Visitors Center in Franklin NC (located on 425 Porter Street). http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=lake+lure,+NC&daddr=425+Porter+Street+NC+28734&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=54.26831,104.765625&ie=UTF8&z=9 Once there, get the brochure and map with all the local mines including the 3 mentioned in my post. They are all within 15 miles give or take. Most likely you will only have time to visit 1, maximum 2. Happy travelling and rock hounding! Shoutabout Hi KT

It’s about 100 miles from Lake Lure to Franklin. Click on the link below for driving directions from Lake Lure to the Visitors Center in Franklin NC (located on 425 Porter Street).

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=lake+lure,+NC&daddr=425+Porter+Street+NC+28734&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=54.26831,104.765625&ie=UTF8&z=9

Once there, get the brochure and map with all the local mines including the 3 mentioned in my post. They are all within 15 miles give or take. Most likely you will only have time to visit 1, maximum 2.

Happy travelling and rock hounding!

Shoutabout

]]> By: kt http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/#comment-667 kt Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:53:19 +0000 http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-667 Can you give me directions from Lake Lure, where we will be staying in August. Can you give me directions from Lake Lure, where we will be staying in August.

]]> By: Lake Jocassee, a mini “Caribbean” vacation in the South Carolina Upcountry (family almost free things to do) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/#comment-628 Lake Jocassee, a mini “Caribbean” vacation in the South Carolina Upcountry (family almost free things to do) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:45:45 +0000 http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-628 [...] • Oconee Historic Station • Hagood Mill and Pickens County Museum • Ruby and sapphire gem hunting in Franklin, NC (less than 1 hour [...] [...] • Oconee Historic Station • Hagood Mill and Pickens County Museum • Ruby and sapphire gem hunting in Franklin, NC (less than 1 hour [...]

]]> By: Highlands dream vacation - gem mining, rock sliding, drive thru waterfall and awesome kids camping trip (things to do at Oconee and Lake Jocassee) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/i-feel-lucky-gem-mining-fun-in-franklin-things-to-do-near-the-border-and-foothills-trail/#comment-595 Highlands dream vacation - gem mining, rock sliding, drive thru waterfall and awesome kids camping trip (things to do at Oconee and Lake Jocassee) « Shout About South Carolina Travel, Family Attractions and Free Things to Do Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:08:19 +0000 http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-595 [...] mining, drive thru waterfall and rock sliding…sounds like fun? Unleash the “Indiana Jones” in you and go hunt for rubies, sapphires and even gold in Franklin, NC less than an hour drive from Oconee [...] [...] mining, drive thru waterfall and rock sliding…sounds like fun? Unleash the “Indiana Jones” in you and go hunt for rubies, sapphires and even gold in Franklin, NC less than an hour drive from Oconee [...]

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