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Rio Doce Gem Mine

Gem mining, gem cutting, gem cutting school, jewelry making.

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Getting There & Details

While You're in Little Switzerland

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 1 hour from Asheville, NC, is Emerald Village,…

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There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Mountain cabins near Little Switzerland completely furnished with fireplaces, lots of glass, wood, paneling, large…

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Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

An old-time Motor Inn situated on a Blue Ridge Mountain crest. Rustic and contemporary accommodations…

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Authentic mountain inn with unsurpassed views "clinging enchantingly" to the side of Grassy Mountain. Twelve…

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Outdoors

Fishing for salmon is an art that requires a blend of knowledge, skill, and a bit of luck.…

Every June, the skies of Lincoln City, Oregon, come alive with a spectacular display of color, creativity, and…

As a fisherman, you know that every type of fish requires specific gear and techniques if you want…