At Gold Dredge No. 8, 
you will be offered a variety of experiences. A short video with actual footage of dredge in operation provides an overview of the entire stripping, thawing, and dredging processes. Afterwards, you are encouraged to wander through the attraction's Bunk House, Bath House and Dredgemaster's House as well as the Supply Center to view interpretive panels and exhibits in order to learn more about dredges, the daily life of the dredge crews, and the operations of the Fairbanks Exploration Company.
Next, you are guided through the dredge itself to view its equipment and gain a better understanding of its size. Finally, supplied with an individual "poke" of dirt, you learn first-hand how to pan for gold and keep what you find!
Thank you for allowing my family and I to experience the Backcountry Adventure. We had a most memorable trip.
Our guide/driver was Peter. He was exceptional; very knowledgable and professional. The sun was shining and the mountain was out when we went! We couldn't have asked for a better day!
-Thanks again, Karen Leis
Wonderful people, comfortable cabins with a beautiful view! The location and facilities are great but my memories will center on the superb staff, they were very warm and helpful!
-Father Don- Cabin: #42
We had a wonderful vacation in Alaska. It was a vacation the four of us will never forget. Your knowledge of your state helped us follow your directions on our itinerary each day, and everything went smooth. I will certainly recommend to anyone who is thinking of a Alaskan vacation. Thank you so very much.
- Jan Waggoner 2011
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