This morning boarded the only remaining authentic Alaskan paddle stern-wheeler for a cruise along the Chena and Tanana Rivers. (In Alaska the natives ended every river in NA meaning river in the language). We saw a bush pilot do take-offs and landings on the river, a sled dog camp and demonstration and stopped at an Old Chena Indian Village for a look into Alaskan life and history.
There were a lot of beautiful million dollar homes along the river.
After the boat trip we had a lunch of miner’s stew at the riverboat landing. After lunch we boarded buses and went to an afternoon visit of the Alaskan Pipeline, ride on the narrow gauge Tanana Valley Railroad where we got to see Gold dredge 8, a National Historic Landmark for gold mining. Then we got our own chance to pan for gold. Nancy panned $9 in gold and I only came up with $8.
