You can choose to pan in the creek, or in the waist-high demonstration trough. Every one of all ages and those with limited mobility can learn how to pan and capture the full gold-rush experience. You’re guaranteed to find gold! And, all that glitters is yours to keep.
Around you are remnants of the original buildings of the Alaska-Juneau Mining Company, which at the height of production was the largest operation of its type in the world. You’ll learn about the mining techniques that were used, and more about the quest for gold that is so much a part of Alaska’s history.
Take home a souvenir Orelove Brothers Gold Claim Certificate, all the gold you find, and an appreciation of what is was like to seek your fortune in the wilds of Alaska more than a century ago.
Tour Includes: Escorted tour by prospector/guide from the dock or downtown hotel; transfer to Gold Creek; gold panning lessons; narration on the gold discovery of Juneau and hard rock mining; observation of Alaska-Juneau mine site; take home the gold you pan and receive a souvenir gold claim certificate; return transfer to the dock or hotel. |
