ok has anyone ever heard of this mine where theymine termoline or something like that...it's somekind of gem and there's this place in Northern San Diego (Palo i think) where you can buy a bucket of dirt and search for the gems? have you ever heard of this?
2007-11-27 13:23:28 · 3 answers · asked by neil n 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Diego
Pink tourmaline use to be mined in the Pala area but I understand the mines have been closed for some time. I'm not sure if there are other mines currently in operation, but I bet I know where you could get that information. Check with the San Diego Mineral and Gem Society or the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society which is based out of the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum. Here's a link you can use for more information. http://www.sdnhm.org/research/mineralogy/minfaq.html
2007-11-27 17:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by Pat D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that? But there is a PALA Casino? Maybe its around there, as PALA is tucked in the hills off some beaten path? Here I just found it for you, and when you're there, stop off at the casino it's right there:
These links may help you?
http://www.palagems.com/mining.htm
http://sandiego.traveler.bz/san-diego-casinos.php
So I just learned something new today. Have fun!
2007-11-28 12:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by The TRUTH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw the show tonight about that(tourmaline) on the travel channel. Pala is out by the wild animal park. The witch fire (the huge fire)went through there last month but that mine will be fine! If you go out that way since there isn't much out there, you should also try to go to a stop nearby called Bates nut farm. And if you want to go further and stay in Julian, there is a big cool house called Corgi's castle. Look into it for sure!
2007-11-28 03:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by bonnnnieeee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋