Gold Panning in Alaska

Gold Panning in Alaska The roots of gold panning in Alaska run deep. In August 1896, three men found gold in the Klondike River in the Yukon Territory of Canada. This small event would go on to not only set off a gold rush, but also shape people's perceptions of Alaska.   The Klondike Gold Rush The Klondike gold rush lasted for about two years, enticing people to board ships that would [...]