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Change: Mining at Cherokee Ruby Mine in Franklin, North Carolina. Video submitted by: bucfanpaka About this video: Video submitted by: PHOTOS FROM THIS AREAUpload pictures of your geocaching or treasuring hunting excursions from this area. About this photo: Mason's Ruby and Sapphire MinePhoto submitted by   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1703)

Change: Weighing a sapphire found on a recent trip to Cherokee Ruby Mine, in Franklin, North Carolina.Video submitted by: bucfanpaka About this video: Video submitted by: About this video: Video submitted by: About this video: Video submitted by: PHOTOS FROM THIS AREAUpload   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1674)

Change: http://www.cherokeerubymine.com/ Local appraisers:1. 2.3.4. Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs:1. http://www.amfed.org/2.. 3.4. Best time of year to go: The Smokies are spectacular any time of the year. Mining though is best during the warmer months -April through October. Other helpful resources: 1.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1646)

Change: 4. The Cherokee Chief Ruby, a gem quality ruby of 1070 carats, was found in 1993 at the Cherokee Ruby Mine. Local appraisers:1. 2.3.4. Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs:1. http://www.amfed.org/2.. 3.4. Best time of year to go: The Smokies   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1627)

Change: Merge right, on Cowee Creek Road just ahead. Follow Cowee Creek Rd. until it becomes Ruby Mine Road by staying right at any forkinfork-in the road.Stay on Ruby Mind Rd to the mine entrance, on the left. Approximate drive time from Franklin is 25-30 minutes. Grade this location:   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1606)

Change: (Local beach, park, etc)General description: How to get there: Grade this location: (A to F): GPS coordinates: Handy to bring along:1.2.3. Helpful notes to newcomers: Location #9: (Local beach, park, etc)General description: How to get there: Grade   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1603)

Change: in finding it:treasures:: http://pakasdollmaker.com/gemmining.html Handy to bring along:1. Prospecting Tools - pick, shovel, rock hammer, pry bar2. Hiking shoes3. Safety equipment - safety glasses, first aid kit4. Screens, pans Helpful notes to newcomers:This part of the God's   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1301)

Change: 35 05.019 N 083 36.759 W Buck Creek Garnet Handy to bring along:1. Shifting screens2. Small sledge hammer3. Pry bars4. Gloves5. Safety Glasses Helpful notes to newcomers: The site is in the Nantahala National Forest.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1286)

Change: TheThis part of the God's creation will capture your heart. You will be back. Plan - but don't over plan your trip, let the county lead your where it will. You will find surprises at every turn. Location #6 : Sheffield MineGeneral Description: Lots of   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1266)