Last Updated: July 15, 2004
Visitors:
Call now for reservations.
828-675-0004
% Silver Bullet (Micaville NC)
4075 E. U.S. Hwy 19 E.
Burnsville NC, 28714
Schoral Tourmaline
Aquamarine
Olivine
Pink Thulite
Moonstone
Garnet
Quartz
Mica
Feldspar
Plus many others!
Keep what you find!
Nestled deep in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina lie many mines with hidden treasures never before offered to the public. We are offering our guests a new concept with an old twist, to actually dig in "REAL MINES!" See the remains of a Mica, Feldspar and Quartz mining site. All mines are above ground and are completely safe.
Our guests will be armed with a pic-ax and bucket and prepared to embark on the 1/8th mile Nature trail to the mines. On this stunning prelude to our mining tour, guests will have a one-on-one Nature Experience. At first glance, our guests will notice the rolling South Toe River winding its way alongside our journey, and enjoy scenery so beautiful that it won't soon be forgotten.
The first stop is Rock Mine 1. Here you will be instructed by our experienced Tour Guide in all the basics of digging and staying safe while enjoying your unique experience. You will find native rocks and minerals and what you find is YOURS to keep!
We offer three-hour tours twice daily, beginning at 10 am and 2 pm, 7 days a week. Monday through Sunday. For reservations or more information, call: 828-675-0004. You will follow the tour guide's vehicle to the parking lot at the mine for a short hike to the mine entrance. On completion you will be guided back to the Silver Bullet.
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The Rock Mines started a little over 50 years ago. Mountain men were returning from World War II and going back to the mines. They were looking for their "Pot of Gold" in a white substance called Feldspar. Colors meant nothing to these bold mountaineers, they were only after the big pegmatites of Feldspar.
Seven of the Big Eight Mines lay parallel to the rolling South Toe River. Big Strong men would go to the mines in the dark morning to work, up to 16 hours a day for a whole dollar and fifty cents. Emeralds and Aquamarine were thrown in the dump, or taken home for children to play with. They were pretty, but nothing to keep.
The men were heroes among their kinfolk, because of their dedication to their families and their mines. So when you go out on a Mine Tour, think about these strong men who mined a fortune in that white powdery stuff called feldspar, but took home only a modest paycheck. Good luck in finding all of the pretty colored stones that they left behind for you!
Two tours daily. By appointment only.
Call now for reservations.
828-675-0004
e-mail RockMineTours@yahoo.com