Ameena02 Posted October 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 10, 2017 We are taking our first cruise next July to Alaska and I am trying to find an excursion in Juneau. I'm interested in visiting Mendenhall Glacier and I think my 14 year old son would enjoy panning for gold. So far I have not found an excursion that includes both. What would be the best way to do this? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyroad Posted October 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I don't think a 14 yr old would like the gold panning as well as say the whale watching tour or something else more adventures for his age, unless he has decided that is what he really wants to do. It is not in a lake or spring and the packet of dust they give you has a little bit of gold in it that will be very small to say the least. Search the ports and see what they have to offer and get an idea of what interest all of you, then decide what you all want to do. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 2, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I think gold panning is better for younger kids. I would also suggest whale watching. I would definitely ask what he is interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted November 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Our grandchildren will be 5 and 7 and I think they will like gold panning. Does anyone know where we can find this activity? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2017 There is gold panning is at Liarsville in Skagway. The place is very corny but probably enjoyable with 5-7 year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted November 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2017 We are taking our first cruise next July to Alaska and I am trying to find an excursion in Juneau. I'm interested in visiting Mendenhall Glacier and I think my 14 year old son would enjoy panning for gold. So far I have not found an excursion that includes both. What would be the best way to do this? Thanks for your help. We did the Mendenhall Glacier and Dog Sledding last June! I think any child would love the helicopter ride to the glacier...Touring the glacier on dog sleds. Spending time with the sled dogs. On ours they even had lots of puppies to pet. Awesome adventure! Sent from Psycho's iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted November 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2017 We live not far from Reed Gold Mine in NC - the first commercial gold claim in the US. You can still pan for gold and people still find it there. Took my son when he was around 13 and he was quickly bored with it. Just sayin...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted November 2, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 2, 2017 We did this tour w our 10 year old in Juneau - http://www.ajgastineauminetour.com/. You get to go into the mine and then do some panning. She enjoyed it. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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