[Eska]

It means quite a few more locals will be running dredges out 70 mile nx summer. For most, just a hobby or addiction; how you see it. When gold prices increase, it becomes another seasonal activity here in rural Alaska.

[durasell]

This is kinda interesting. People look for gold as a hobby?

[etcetera]

"When gold prices increase, it becomes another seasonal activity here in rural Alaska."

Been to Alaska just once. Picked up the gold panning bug real fast! 8-)