Learn gold panning in Seward with a personalized demonstration. Discover local humor and history while panning for gold and semi-precious stones.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience the authentic Alaskan tradition of gold panning in Seward.

Begin your adventure with a personalized demonstration at our rustic gift shop, where you’ll learn the ropes of gold panning in elevated troughs. Our knowledgeable guides will share local humor and history, making this a fun and educational experience for all ages.

The gold panning site is a canvas-covered, log-framed structure located just across from our walking bridge, between our office and the gift shop. Here, you can pan for gold and semi-precious stones in covered troughs, ensuring a dry and enjoyable experience, rain or shine. Depending on the salmon run, you might even spot salmon in the nearby creek.

As you pan in the elevated wooden troughs filled with proven pay dirt, there’s a chance for everyone to take home their very own Alaskan gold and gems. Besides gold, you can find treasures like red jasper, hematite, fluorite, quartz, amethyst, red agate, tourmaline, and garnet.

The activity concludes at the gold panning site, leaving you free to explore more of Seward or visit our gift shop for unique souvenirs.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Feel the thrill of finding your own Alaskan gold
Learn gold panning techniques from expert guides
Enjoy a covered, rain-or-shine panning experience
Discover local history and humor during the demonstration
Find semi-precious stones like amethyst and garnet

 

 

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