Gold Mining in Fairbanks, Alaska

Gold Mining in Fairbanks, Alaska “Gold miners are a special type of crazy.” Ilaura Reeves of Gold Daughters takes us into the world of searching for treasure in Alaska — showing us a definition of what it means to be an explorer. Illaura who owns a gold mining operation outside of Fairbanks, Alaska with her…

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An Alaska town living under one roof

An Alaska town living under one roof The Begich Towers, in Whittier, Alaska, built by the military during the Cold War as a no-frills barracks, is now home to the majority of the isolated town’s 300 or so residents. Correspondent Lee Cowan journeyed to Whittier to find out what it’s like for virtually the entire…

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I Found Gold in Alaska!

I Found Gold in Alaska! While in Alaska, I panned for gold near Fairbanks, and found more than 20 gold flakes! This video briefly discusses how many pans of material I used to find this gold and states its weight and current value in USD. #short #shorts #gold #alaska #fairbanks #placermine If you would like…

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WE FOUND TREASURE!

WE FOUND TREASURE! I found an ammo can hidden deep in the woods near the river. So I took something from inside and left one of my old rings. Now YOU can take the ring if you’re lucky enough to find the Geocache. If you’ve never been Geocaching, TRY IT! It’s a lot of fun.…

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Uncovering the Mystery of Alaska's Abandoned Gold Mine!

Uncovering the Mystery of Alaska's Abandoned Gold Mine! This is the story about the Treadwell Gold Mine in Alaska. The mine was named after the mine owner, John Treadwell. This mine turned out to be a very large mining operation with several mines and mills. This mine is what actually made Juneau Alaska what is…

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The Heritage of Alaska Episode 3: The Lost Rocker Gold Mine

The Heritage of Alaska Episode 3: The Lost Rocker Gold Mine The Heritage of Alaska series, a weekly television and radio program created by Elmer Rasmuson, and hosted by Elmer Rasmuson and Roger Laubeand, aired in 1968. The series, with 36, five-minute episodes, highlighted various Alaskan subjects in history, art, and literature. National Bank of…

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