Gold Dredge 8 extracted millions of ounces of gold from the frozen Alaskan ground and now serves as a monument to the hard working miners who built Fairbanks and a National Engineering Landmark. In 1950, Captain Jim (grandson of a Chilkoot stampeder) and his wife, Mary, began a river excursion business focusing on sharing their love of Alaska and its culture with visitors. Today, Captain Jim’s grandchildren run the company and Mary B is still active in the business.
Riverboat Discovery
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Riverboat Discovery Tour
#Experience the Energy of Alaska! Cruise the great rivers of the Last Frontier! Your three-hour tour will take you into the heart of Alaska and introduce you to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska their way of life for five generations. - See a bush floatplane takeoff alongside the boat! - Visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and see her champion sled dogs in action. - Be immersed into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture when our Alaskan Native Guides take you on a personalized tour of the Chena Indian Village.
Lunch at Discovery Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch at the Riverboat Discovery: Discovery Dining Hall *About Add lunch to your Riverboat ticket! Our Dining offers an all you can eat family-style meal that includes our Hearty Miner’s Stew, Rustic Roasted Vegetables, Apple Pecan Salad, and a German Chocolate Brownie for dessert! Iced tea, water, coffee, and hot tea are complimentary. Beer and wine are also available for purchase! *We are able to accommodate any food allergies or other specifications, just let us know 24 hours ahead of time and let the server know when you get into the dining hall for your lunch!*
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