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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 free. At the end of the 1800 floods of people were drawn to Alaska for another reason gold. Many new settlements were established as a result. Many of these settlements, Fairbanks, Nome and Juneau, still exist today.
When you visit Alaska today, is the relationship of the state test to gold mining just about everywhere you go. Since the events held locally Fairbanks Golden Days to the gold nugget jewelry and painted gold pots you can be sure to find in local gift shops.
While many consider gold prospecting a thing of the past, yet there are mountains of gold in Alaska and flows today. In fact, recently a large gold and copper deposit located about 235 miles southwest of Anchorage, near Lake Iliamna.
If you plans to visit Alaska you might want to consider doing a little gold prospecting of their own. You never know what you can find. One of the most popular techniques for gold is panoramic. During the gold rush of the 1800s, this was the preferred method used by search engines. At present there is still Alaska few places where you can search for gold and not worry about being accused of claim jumping. These are public spaces open to the general public recreational gold of movement and scanning, but can not complain. The Land Office and the Office of Management Office of the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks provide information on these areas, including maps.
Before you begin, gather the supplies necessary for prospecting. You should be able to find what you need in the shops of the local supply of mining and discount stores. Please be careful about the tools you select and the methods he uses in his quest for gold. Avoid anything that might adversely affect the nature and the environment.
OK Are you ready to find his fortune? The following areas are open to the general public for recreational gold and sweeping movement. You are allowed to use gold pans, metal detectors, sluice boxes and rocker boxes in these areas.
Bachelor Creek: Located 80 miles north of Fairbanks, just after Montana Creek at Steese Highway, this is an area Remote does not offer camping facilities. Once there we will walk about 4 miles to the mining area.
Name Creek: Located north of the Steese Highway in the White Mountains National Recreation Area, there are three camps in the area. Facilities such as toilets (latrines) and drinking water are provided, but a fee Recreation is charged. Gold was discovered here in 1900 and has a rich history of gold is found.
Pedro Dome: Located about 25 kilometers north of the city of Fairbanks, this is where Felix Pedro discovered gold in 1902. The area is relatively small, about 1 acre in size. No bathrooms (latrines) and must bring their own food and drinking water.
A couple of more areas where you can try and Dalton Highway Caribou Creek.
Some of these areas are very remote. In addition to prospecting supplies have the necessary supplies and outdoor equipment. If you're not really looking for wilderness experience, but still want to enjoy the thrill of finding gold, there are other options available.
There are several companies located in the Fairbanks area they have tours of cities and mining areas. These companies usually offer everything you need to do some panning. Some even "stock" of the arena so that you can be sure not to 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 Elliott Hwy, Fox, AK 99709
Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost, Box 70, Chicken, Alaska 99,732
Of Either way, I'm sure he'll have a lot of fun exploration for gold in Alaska. And who knows? You can only go home with a couple of nuggets.
Michael Russell
Your independent guide to Alaska
