Posts Tagged ‘Alaska gold rush’
A Quick Look at Juneau’s Mining History
Before Juneau became a hub for outdoor adventure and tourism, its story began with gold. In 1880, prospectors Joe Juneau and Richard Harris discovered gold in Gold Creek, triggering the…
Read MoreTreadwell Mine Trail: A Walk Through History
Just across the Gastineau Channel from downtown Juneau, on Douglas Island, lies one of the area’s most historic gems, the Treadwell Mine. The mine was first founded in 1882 by…
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