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Alaska is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. Many of those who visit today are attracted by the beauty of nature and abundance of outdoor activities available. At the end of the Floods of 1800 people were drawn to Alaska for another reason: the gold. Many new settlements were established accordingly. Many of these settlements, Fairbanks, Juneau and Nome, still exist today.

When you visit Alaska today, you'll find evidence of the connection of the state's gold mining almost wherever you go. Holding local events such as Days Fairbanks gold nugget jewelry gold pans and gold painted, you are sure to find in local shops.

While many consider gold prospecting a thing of the past, there's still gold in Hills of Alaska and streams today. In fact, recently a gold medal and a huge copper deposit was found about 235 miles southwest of Anchorage, near Lake Iliamna.

If you plan to visit Alaska, you might consider do some gold prospecting of your choice. You never know what you might find. One of the most popular techniques for finding gold panning. During the gold rush of 1800, was the preferred method used by the prospectors. In the current context of Alaska there are still few places where you can pan for gold without fear of being accused of claim jumping. These are public areas and open to the public for recreational gold panning and washing with water, but you can not file a claim. The Bureau of Land Management Office and the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks will provide information on these areas, including maps.

Before you begin, you'll need to pick up supplies prospecting. You should be able to find what you need in stores local mining supply and discount stores. If Please think about the tools you select and the methods you use in your search for gold. Avoid anything that could have a negative impact on nature and the environment.

OK, Are you ready to find your fortune? The following areas are open to the public for gold Leisure and panning lock. You may use gold pans, metal detectors, sluice boxes and rocker boxes in these areas.

Bachelor Creek: Located 80 miles north of Fairbanks Creek just past Montana on the road to STEESA, it is a remote area that does not provide camping facilities. Once you get there you will go hiking to around 4 miles from the mining area.

Nome Creek: Located north of Highway STEESA in the White Mountains National Recreation Area, there are three campgrounds in the region. Facilities such as toilets (latrines) and drinking water are provided, but a recreation fee is charged. Gold was discovered here in the years 1900 and has a rich history of gold discoveries.

Pedro Dome: Located about 25 miles north of the city of Fairbanks is where Felix Pedro discovered gold in 1902. The region is relatively low, approximately 1 acre in size. There are no toilets (outhouses) and you must bring your own drinking water and food.

A couple of more areas you can try are caribou Creek and Dalton Highway.

Some of these areas are very remote. In addition to your marketing materials, you will need the necessary supplies and equipment field. If you're really not seeking a wilderness experience, but you still want to enjoy the excitement of finding gold, there are other options available.

There are several companies located in the Fairbanks area and who visits towns and mining areas. These companies offer basically anything you need to do some panning. Some even "stock" the sand so that you can be assured of not not go home empty handed.

Here are a couple you can check:

Klondike Gold Dredge Tour Company, Skagway, Alaska

El Dorado Gold Mine, 1.3 Mile Elliot Hwy, Fox, AK 99709

Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost, Box 70, Chicken, Alaska 99,732

One way or otherwise, I am sure you have lots of fun searching for gold in Alaska. And who knows? You could go home with a couple of gold nuggets.

Michael Russell

Your independent guide to Alaska

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