Gold panning is a popular recreational activity in Alaska, and there are several places near Anchorage where you can go gold panning with your family. Here are some options: Crow Creek Mine Crow Creek Mine is a historic gold mining site located in Girdwood, Alaska, which is just south of Anchorage. It’s a […]
Towns in Alaska only came to exist if there was something there to attract people. Of course this is a land that is rich with natural resources. Fishing, logging, and mining have been a mainstay for Alaskan’s since the first people arrived here. Juneau is one of these places. And while it has many rich […]
The Nome Gold Rush was the name of a gold rush in Nome, Alaska which took place from 1899–1909. It was one of the richest gold strikes in the state, and was unique because much of gold gold was found amongst the the beach sands. What made Nome Gold Rush different other previous gold rushes […]
It can be challenging trying to determine where and what kind of recreational mining is permitted and even possible. The Bureau of Land Management maintains the most current maps and info on the status of the land, and if you’re not sure about an area check with them. In order for them to help you […]
The Alaska Gold Rush actually started with a gold discovery in the Klondike Region of northwestern Canada on August 16, 1896. The remote location and harsh winter prevented widespread reports of the recent gold discovery from reaching Seattle and San Francisco until the summer of 1897. Like many of the gold rushes before it, excitement […]