Gem Mining And Winery Tours In The Blue Ridge Region
Virtual Blue Ridge is excited to announce two new sections detailing activities along the Blue Ridge Parkway to its website.
Part of the allure to this region for many visitors is checking out the many wineries located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding areas, as well as participating in the various winery tours that many wineries currently offer.
We have included information about wine tasting techniques as well as descriptions for most of the varieties of wine that are currently out there for the public to enjoy.
Many wine trails offer complete flexibility to the visitor enabling you to go at your own pace and in whatever order you please, while other wine trails are more full service, providing transportation and even lodging options.
Families travelling in the region will have fun reading about all that gem-mining has to offer. Learn about the many precious and semi-precious stones that can be found in the area, as well as characteristics for each gem you could find.
We have a gemstone identification guide the entire family will enjoy learning from, but nothing is as much fun as getting your hands dirty and finding a genuine surprise hiding in mud!
