Gold Dredge 8

09/16/2026

Flash sale for Alaska residents! We are closing out our season with a 40% off resident rate at Gold Dredge 8 and Riverboat Discovery. Valid on tours through the 19th. Not transferable to 2027. Book today at www.golddredge8.com and select the Alaska resident rate, using code LOCALFALL at checkout. Come pan your last gold of the season with us!

09/10/2026

Flash sale for Alaska residents! We are closing out our season with a 40% off resident rate at Gold Dredge 8 and Riverboat Discovery. Valid on tours September 12th through the 19th. Not transferable to 2027. Book today at www.golddredge8.com and select the Alaska resident rate, using code LocalFall at checkout. Come pan your last gold of the season with us!

Your two-hour tour will take you into the heart of the gold fields of the Tanana Valley where you will feel the history come alive.

08/25/2026

Our 2026 season is almost over! September 19th is our last day of operation. If you have AK resident sale tickets, make sure to redeem those soon!

07/27/2026

Part 2:

Here’s a full shot of our amazing crew from both Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge 8! We have and amazing team this year!

07/27/2026

Part 1:

Our Mid-Season “Island” themed party was a blast! Somehow, we beat the rain as well!

This is our thank you to all of our incredible seasonal staff! From all of us at Gold Dredge 8 and Riverboat Discovery, thank you for your hard work and dedication!

07/14/2026

Join our leadership team at Gold Dredge 8, Fairbanks’ premier gold mining attraction.

We are seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations, enhance visitor satisfaction, and lead our gift shop, tours, and grounds. This role requires strong leadership, retail management experience, and a passion for Alaska’s history.

Competitive salary: $90-110k/year.

Apply today to help us share Alaska’s gold mining heritage by clicking this link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/DDA8077584DCE1B456559BAA22883D19/jobs/137339

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July and 250th Anniversary of the United States!

We're celebrating this day with promotions here at Gold Dredge 8! On select items in our gift shop, we are sporting 25% off, and for Alaska residents, through the 7th of July, if you use Discount Code USA250, then your tour is 25% off!

Visit our website at golddredge8.com or give us a call at 907-479-6673 for more info!

07/01/2026

We are hiring!

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team! Management positions don't come around often, so definitely share this with family and friends that we are hiring for a General Manager!

In this role, you’ll work closely with the President of Gold Dredge 8 to enhance visitor satisfaction and support daily operations throughout the attraction, including tours, the gift shop, train station, and outdoor grounds.

Pay is DOE but comes with a ton of benefits. For more information on the position and to apply today click this link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/DDA8077584DCE1B456559BAA22883D19/jobs/137084

06/25/2026

Happy 250th Anniversary!

We are celebrating this historic moment with 25% off our tours for Alaska Residents! Both Gold Dredge 8 and Riverboat Discovery tours are 25% off with discount code USA250 at checkout! Along with our tours being 25% off, there will also be special discounts in our Gift Shops.

Book now: discount is valid for tours July 1-July 7!

Visit our website at www.riverboatdiscovery.com or call our office for more details.

06/19/2026

Tours are running everyday until the end of the season, September 19.

If you booked Resident Sale Tickets, make sure to redeem those soon; Solstice weekend is a perfect time.

Book a tour today by calling our office at 907-479-6673, or head over to our website: www.golddredge8.com