NEW TOY!

Well the wife got this new gold pan on her birthday and we are itching to try it out, looks like it will be an effective concentrate recovery tool. It is called a turbo pan... We'll see about that. We will try to set some time aside next month to test it's turbo ability, I will write a review post once we try it out. In the mean time you can check it out at www.turbopan.com

Crescent Creek Recreational Panning Area

Crescent Creek is located in cooper landing, access to crescent creek is by Quartz Creek road.  Fairly easy access to this recreational area through state campground.  There is a day use parking area.  Dredges may be used from May 15th to July 15 with a free permit from the State of Alaska.  The gold here is very fine but hey there is always a chance of finding that NUGGET!  Have fun and respect the environment.  The below map  is from a free book provided by the state of Alaska, they usually give you one when you get your dredging permit.  It is however hard to find a copy online.

The wonderful thing about gold mining

While we are out and about we get to see breathtaking scenery that you don't normally get to see if you never leave the road system, oh and the gold we find.  There is never a bad day of mining, we might even  get in some fishing.