Book combo fun with us! On site gold panning or gemstone mining and a scenic three hour guided rafting adventure on the turqouise blue waters of the Kenai River. Enjoy extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities as you float through the Kenai Wildlife Refuge, and, during the height of salmon fishing season, witness world-renowned Alasksa …
From Juneau and the Kenai Peninsula to Fairbanks and Girdwood, there are a multitude of opportunities to try your hand at gold panning in Alaska.
You can find gold in Alaska in the Yukon River Basin, the Kuskokwim River, the Copper River, between the Kobuk and Noatak rivers in the Shungnak District, Nome Creek Valley Kenai Peninsula, or along the Dalton Highway south of Atigun Pass.
1 photographic print. | Men hydraulic mining for gold, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
1 photographic print. | Hydraulic mining for gold, Nutter-Dawson Mining Co., Crow Creek, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
The Prince William Sound region is along the southern coast of Alaska, immediately east of the Kenai Peninsula. It is a constricted area between the rugged Chugach Mountains on the north and that part of the Gulf of Alaska known as Prince William Sound. In this region copper and gold are the chief mineral commodities, and the notable mining districts are …
Gold mining deposit report for "Deposit #Usgs10258603" (#USGS10258603) in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.
As noted in Chapter 3, the first known mine on Kenai Peninsula was started at the behest of Peter Doroshin, a Russian mining engineer who visited the American colonies in search of potential mineral resources. In addition to the Port Graham coal deposits (which were mined during the 1850s and 1860s), Doroshin also found minor gold deposits along …
FAIRBANKS — According to the 1915 U.S.G.S. report, "Geology and Mineral Resources of Kenai Peninsula, Alaska," the only recorded instances of Russian gold exploration in Alaska occurred ...
A history of mining on the Kenai Peninsula Paperback – January 1, 1973
The Kenai Peninsula in Alaska is where Alaskans often go to get away and for all kinds of outdoor adventures, so you know it's got to be pretty awesome right? It is! When I lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, it was …
Peninsual Pay contains approximately 10 ounces of paydirt and is enriched with approximately 1/2 gram of gold to ensure that you find a little bit of the Alaskan dream in every bag you purchase. gold, mining, prospecting, …
['s-eye view of Gulch Creek, a hydraulic gold mining site, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska]
Nuka Bay is a deep, T-shaped fiord on the southeast coast of the Kenai Peninsula approximately 60 miles southwest of the port of Seward. Gold-bearing quartz veins were discovered in the area in 1918, and between 1920 and 1940 several small mines were in operation around the North and West Arms of the bay.
Alaska's vast and diverse landscapes offer an abundance of metal detecting opportunities. Historic mining sites, ghost towns, and old military installations are just a few of the many locations where treasures may lie hidden beneath the surface. The Kenai Peninsula, with its rich mining history, is a popular destination for metal detecting enthusiasts. Other …
Join us for a breathtaking convertible-like boat ride across Kenai Lake destination Devil's Canyon Mining Camp. Towering mountains encircle Kenai Lake, the peaks and heights reflecting off the milky turquoise water. The scenery mesmerizes and inspires, affording perfect backdrops for photos and selfies. Enchanting scenery meets gold panning ...
Fig. Frank Skeen's June 1923 gold discovery led to the Alaska Hills Mine, the first commercially productive mine in the Nuka Bay district.
Caribou Creek Recreational Mining Area. Just south of the Caribou Creek bridge near mile marker 104 on the Glenn Highway in the shadow of the Lion's Head rock formation, look for the turnoff for the Caribou Creek Recreational Mining Area. You are not going to get fabulously rich here and be the next star of the TV reality show Gold Rush, but ...
Mining and its toxic residues were commonplace on much of what was to become refuge lands after Alexander King discovered gold in 1888. In 1951, the Sterling Highway was completed across the Moose Range, which …
Gold Dredge 8: This fruitful gold mine operated for 30 years until the late 1950s. Today, it's one of the best places to go gold panning in Fairbanks, Alaska, if you're interested in history as the two-hour tour includes a tour through the historic dredge (site where they mined), a visit to the interactive mining museum, and a visit to see ...
The Harris Bay Mining Company Gold Prospect is located in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. The site has a historical connection to the Homer Mining District, which is now encompassed within the boundaries of the Kenai Fjords National Park. Previous activities at the site include surface trenching, the creation of adits and shafts, drilling holes, …
In reality, Doroshin was a hard working and competent mining engineer (termed geognost) that successfully mined gold in California on behalf of the Russian-America Company, verified significant coal resources throughout southern Alaska, mined albeit modest amounts of placer gold on the Kenai Peninsula, and provided the first written ...
Canyon Creek Mine (including Mills Creek below Juneau Creek), Hope Mining District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, USA : Location: This record is a summary description of several gold placer mines along Canyon Creek and …
P. P. Doroshin, a Russian mining engineer, made the discovery in the gravels of the Kenai River on the Kenai Peninsula, but there was no great excitement and apparently no gold was mined (Martin and others, 1915, p. 181-182). A second discovery of placer gold in 1865-66 on the Seward Peninsula by a party exploring for a telegraph route similarly …
Recreational gold panning is permitted in park rivers and streams. Disturbance of soil or subsurface areas is prohibited, so the use of shovels, picks, explosives, sluice boxes, suction dredges, etc. is not allowed.
GOLD PANNING. Prospecting for gold is a great recreational activity that people all around the world engage in. Crow Creek Mine invites guests to enjoy our productive and highly reputable gold-rich property. During …
A guide to Alaska gold panning and placer mining resources.
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The Glass And Heifner Mine, located in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, has a long history within the Homer Mining District, which is now encompassed by the Kenai Wilderness. This mining operation primarily involves surface mining techniques. The mine extracts a variety of ores, including galena, arsenopyrite, and gold ...
We are proud to serve the entirety of Alaska including, but not limited to Eagle River, Wasilla, Palmer, Girdwood, Soldotna, Homer & other Kenai Peninsula communities, Valdez, Juneau & other southeast communities, North Pole, Delta Junction, Nenana, Chicken & 40-mile mining district, Circle/Central mining district as well as all Bush ...
Gold mining deposit report for "Deposit #146" (#146) in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.
The former small gold-producing area at Nuka Bay on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska was the scene of ac- tive exploration, development, and mining during the period 1920 through 1940.
Copper mining and prospecting on Prince William Sound. Gold on Prince William Sound. Notes on the geology and mineral prospects in the vicinity of Seward, Kenai Peninsula. Mineral resources of southwestern Alaska
Mills Creek is situated in the Chugach National Forest, on the Kenai Peninsula, about 20 miles south of Anchorage. The creek is known for its history of gold mining, dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gold was first discovered in the area in 1898, and the creek has since been a popular destination for recreational gold prospectors and …
Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area bridges Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound via mountains, glacial valleys, and plentiful productive rivers. Throughout this landscape are communities and stories, both of which connect us to our past and future. Fish camps, mining claims, and railroad roadhouses helped shape the …
Panning area begins at .7 miles north of the Seward Highway junction turnoff toward Hope and continues for five miles north along Sixmile Creek. Refer to the online "Gold Panning Guide to Recreational Gold Panning on the Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest" for great information about mining the Chugach National Forest and Kenai Peninsula. …
Gold Panning: A Guide to Recreational Gold Panning on the Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska, Volumes 2-6
Crow Creek Mine provides a unique opportunity to relive the Historic Gold Rush of Alaska. Established in 1896, Crow Creek Mine is one of Alaska's most renowned hydraulic gold mining operations. Explore the …
