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Painting of a young Nellie Cashman from a photograph in 1874.

Heart of gold: the legend of Nellie Cashman

Undertake an adventure through the riveting tale of Ellen "Nellie" Cashman, perhaps one of the most inspiring women of the 18th century. Perhaps no other individual could be regarded as true an Amer... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
Once located on the shores of the Tanana River, Chena became a ghost town.

Rediscovering the gold rush town of Chena

In the days before Fairbanks' rise to prominence as the economic and transportation hub of Interior Alaska, a small trade camp about five miles downriver was already attracting all the attention.... — Updated 3/2/2023

 
Northern Mining history Atlin Gold Rush British Columbia BC Juneau

Hidden Atlin draws Klondike crowd south

By 1898, the Klondike Gold Rush was beginning to wane and many of the roughly 100,000 people that trekked to the Yukon were seeking new regions to make their golden fortunes - moving in every... — Updated 9/26/2020

 
Alaska Canada mining history Nome Gold Rush

Dust on the beach at Nome creates Rush

Alaska, the Last Frontier, it is home to some of the most influential pioneering and mining discoveries in history. A rich wilderness still rife with unexplored and untapped potential. It is here... — Updated 9/25/2020

 
Alaska Yukon Klondike Fortymile Circle Gold Rush mining district history

Before the Klondike there was Forty Mile

There are many mine sites, towns and claims that invoke familiarity and prestige in the minds of present-day prospectors, but probably none as famous as the Klondike. Klondike, and the Yukon... — Updated 9/25/2020

 

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