The Last Frontier Calls
Adventure Awaits
The Last Frontier Calls
Discover Alaska
Experience Alaska
History Meets Culture
Your Adventure Awaits
Make Memories
Make Memories
The Last Frontier Calls
The Last Frontier Calls
The Last Frontier Calls

About Your Tour

Embark on a 2-hour tour that takes you on an unforgettable journey through Alaska's rich mining history. Your adventure begins aboard a replica of the Tanana Valley Railroad, where you'll learn about the early prospectors who struck it rich during the Fairbanks Gold Rush. Next, you'll enjoy a live demonstration on the art of panning for gold. Then, it's your turn to try your hand at panning! Once you've recovered your fortune, explore our mining museum, take a close up look at Dredge 8, and browse the gift shop for unique souvenirs. Afterward, you'll return to the Tanana Valley Railroad for a scenic ride back to the station.

Gold Dredge 8 Highlights

The Alyeska Pipeline
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Tanana Valley Railroad
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Gold Dredge 8
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Gold Panning
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Mining Museum
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A Brief History of Gold Dredge 8

Described as either a floating workhorse or a mechanical gold pan, Gold Dredge 8 extracted millions of ounces of gold from the frozen Alaskan ground. Today, Gold Dredge 8 National Historic District serves as a monument to the hard working miners who built Fairbanks. Gold Dredge 8 is also a National Engineering Landmark.

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