Goldpanning on the Kenai Peninsula

A guide to recreational gold panning on the Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska. Published through a joint effort by the Chugach National Forest and Bureau of Land Management. Table of Contents Welcome Gold - significance and uses Kenai Peninsula mining - a History Mining rights and guidelines Geology of the northern Kenai Peninsula Equipment you will need For your safety Where to look for gold How To Pan Diagrams on How to Pan Gold Kenai Peninsula gold panning areas Sixmile Creek panning area Resurrection Creek panning area Crescent Creek panning area How much gold have you found? A glossary of mining terms For further reading For more information Authors' Credits NEXT  Home | Outdoor Activities Original Content Copyright ©1996-2010 Visual Media Design & Alaska Outdoor Journal All Rights Reserved