During thunderstorms we will close the flume till the storm passes. Also if it's rainy we do reserve the right to close the mine if we feel safety issues warrant it. Bring rubber boots with tread and a rain coat. If it's raining or been raining our digging area gets VERY SLOPPY. Since we are a Dig Your Own Mine you need to be prepared for outdoor conditions. Now under the ownership of the Klatt family it's continuing to stay with the Mason's winning formula of customer service! In 1942 the Mason family bought the property and established the present day tourist gem mine. of New York. It was known as the Raby Mine in those days and abrasive grade corundum was mined and occasionally gems were produced. The original mine dates back to 1895 and was operated by the American Prospecting and Mining Co. We are an all native, and dig your own gem mine located in the Burningtown area of Macon County, North Carolina.
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