The episode of The Learning Channel's "The Hunt for
Amazing Treasures", which aired January 28, 1997, featured
the Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine on the Cash and Treasures
Show.
This show is about people who have found amazing gemstone
treasures in the Western, NC area. Betty Cain of
Parkersburg, WV, found a 1,000 ct ruby while fluming at Gem
Mountain. Betty was on vacation in Spruce Pine when she found the
ruby among her many gemstones.
Charles Buchanan (Gem Mountain owner) gave the crew of
TLC a tour of the Brushy Creek Mine, including a mine shot.
He also gave a history of gemstone mining in Mitchell
County.
The Travel Channel has done 2 specials on Gem Mountain which
are still being aired.
The crew |
Betty during the
re-enactment |
Betty being interviewed |
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Charles Buchanan giving
a tour of Brushy Creek Mine |
Travel channels film crew
at Gem Mountain |
 We
are located right on Hwy 226 in Spruce Pine and we invite
you to contact us for more information. We invite
individuals, families, and groups of all sizes.
We invite you to browse our entire website for all of the
fun activities that we offer...come join us in person or
even purchase buckets of rich
mine ore and more ONLINE.
We are open March
1st through December 31st, Closed Sundays. Memorial Day
through Labor day 9-7, all other days 9-5.
If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact us at
1-888-817-5829 or use our online request form.
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