Texansonboard Posted February 6, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Is Yukon Rail/Bus and gold panning possible in one-day? We have 14 hours in Skagway, I believe. I have read so many threads and info on this, I am going insane flipping back and forth between everything. Where is the best gold panning? Husband is a huge fan of the Gold Rush show, and we realize it is not the same. We are a family of 8, ages 12-84. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted February 6, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Holland America Line has an excursion in Skagway that includes a train ride from Skagway to Fraser and a bus ride back with a stop in Liarsville for a show followed by gold panning. Here is a link to my Skagway (Pages 3 and 4 for Liarsville) excursion as described above: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/gallery/skagway/p9200652.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted February 6, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2018 You can take the free Skagway shuttle bus out to the Gold Dredge and get a tour and panning there. They usually close up by around 4pm though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansonboard Posted February 6, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Yes, I had seen the Chilkoot Charter tour that you mentioned. Is there a real difference in these 2 panning sites? If the Dredge is better, maybe a shorter train/bus tour would be better to accommodate the dredge tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted February 7, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yes, I had seen the Chilkoot Charter tour that you mentioned. Is there a real difference in these 2 panning sites? If the Dredge is better, maybe a shorter train/bus tour would be better to accommodate the dredge tour. Liarsville is a good stop to learn the history of the gold rush, see the tent city, and have a good lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted February 7, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I find Liarsville somewhat hokey, but fun. It's well down on my list of things to do in Skagway. The lunch is ok - but I would rather have fresh halibut and chips washed down with a spruce tip blonde in town. I prefer the gold dredge because it is real history (they imported it from Dawson) and I can jump on a bus when I'm ready to leave instead of waiting around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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