July 12 and 13 we spent in Dawson City, Yukon where the gold rush started. Suzy took the opportunity to learn about panning gold from an experienced demonstration. She panned 8 tiny nuggest and flakes which all totaled were worth 10 to 12 dollars. She had them placed in a secure locket to wear. We wandered around the gold claim area along the Bonanza and Eldorado creeks where the original claim was filed. There are still modern gold claim markers all along the area with people working their claims. Suzy examines one of the posts set in rocks that is a claim marker. She is considering her own gold claim, bringing Chica up in the summer to ride to her claim and work it every day. Much of the area is commercialized mining now with great devastation to the natural terrain. We also drove up the Dome Rd. to the dome that overlooks Dawson City. What a view. The biker picture shows the union of the Klondike and Yukon rivers, with the Yukon coming in from the left of the picture. Just below the bikers you can see the town of Dawson City, along the riverbank. Yes, the bikers did go over the edge where they are standing. There were numerous trails down from the dome but we didn't go close to the edge, afraid the gravel would cause us to slide over the edge. Ken took a break while Suzy wandered around for more photos and examined the trailheads. The huge bench was hand made by Holly, whoever that is and for awhile they had church services at the top of the dome. You can see more of the river behind Ken.
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