Prospector John's: Gift Shop and Gold Mining Adventures
Cooper Landing, Alaska: Open Daily May 15 to Sept 15
On Site Gold Panning/3 Hour Kenai Float Trip
$89.00 per person
Gemstone Mining/3 Hour Kenai RIver Float Trip
$89.00 per person
Book combo fun with us! On site gold panning or gemstone mining and a scenic three hour guided rafting adventure on the turqouise blue waters of the Kenai River. Enjoy extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities as you float through the Kenai Wildlife Refuge, and, during the height of salmon fishing season, witness world-renowned Alasksa "combat fishing" up close and personal!
GUIDED KENAI RIVER FLOAT DETAILS:
The three hour guided rafting trips are the adventure of a lifetime for all ages, from youngsters to seniors. Float down the Kenai River with an in-depth look at the history of the area, scenery and Alaskan wildlife. The float ventures into the National Wildlife Refuge where we often spot bear, moose and bald eagles on the river's edge and, looking to the higher altitudes with the aid of binoculars, Dahl Sheep and mountain goats. Rafts float past the confluence of the Russian River as it flows into and joins the Kenai River. When the salmon are running thick you will witness world famous combat fishing as you float past hundreds of fishermen doing the "Kenai flip," angling mostly for Sockeye Salmon but also Coho Salmon as fish in the millions make their way upriver to spawn. The beauty of the glacial waters, snow-capped mountains, lushness of the area, and the wildlife leave one awestruck. Rubber boots and wet weather gear provided as well as U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices. If you have your own knee high boots and wet weather gear and prefer to wear those, we encourage you to do so. If the weather looks to be chilly, bringing a jacket, hat and gloves is encouraged. Binoculars, water, and snacks never hurt! Vans will be waiting for you at Jim's Landing to transport you back to your vehicle.
GOLD N' PADDLE COMBO: Pan for gold with us at our land based on-site sluicing operation in Cooper Landing. Prior to or after your panning experience, take a three hour scenic raft trip on the Kenai River with local guides. This combination is perfect for those who desire the thrill of panning for gold and wish to experience the adventure of floating the picturesque Kenai River but do not have an entire day to devote to our daylong backcountry trip.
2.5 to 3.5 hour float trip with thirty minutes needed to be returned to your vehicle (whole trip approximately four hours).
Time needed to pan approximately one hour.
Float times available: Daily 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
$89 per person.
GEM N' PADDLE COMBO: Gemstone mine with us at our land based on-site mining operation in Cooper Landing. Prior to or after your gemstone mining experience, take a three hour scenic raft trip on the Kenai River with local guides. This combination is perfect for those who desire the thrill of gemstone mining and wish to experience the adventure of floating the picturesque Kenai River but do not have an entire day to devote to our daylong backcountry trip.
2.5 to 3.5 hour float trip with thirty minutes needed to be returned to your vehicle (whole trip approximately four hours).
Time needed to gemstone mine 30 to 60 minutes.
Float times available: Daily 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
$89 per person.
Seriously searching for gold!
Gold panning remains a popular and relaxing way to find smaller nuggets of gold and flake in Alaska. Back in the early days of the gold rush, serious prospectors discovered that gold mining could be done more quickly and efficiently by automating the process, using a machine called a „dredge“. On Prospector John’s Dredge & Raft Trip, you’ll visit a working gold dredge and try your hand at gold mining by extracting large volumes of sediment from the river. You will then clean out the sluice and pan out the concentrates which you will pan out and discover how much gold you have found....
After your tour of the dredge, you’ll board our fully-outfitted river rafts for scenic Kenai River float, then return to your vehicle upon docking at Jim’s Landing.
Get a taste for all the fun you’ll have on Prospector John’s panning and rafting or dredge and raft combo trips!
