Prospector John’s Gift Shop

Shop for unique Alaskan-made art, jewelry, and much more at this one-of-a-kind log-cabin gift shop in Cooper Landing. Conveniently located just 90 miles from Anchorage and 50 miles from Seward, Prospector John’s is a top place to discover treasures you simply won’t find anywhere else in Alaska.

Alaska’s artists are proudly on display here. Discover all sorts of locally made artwork, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, gems, knives, cards, stickers, magnets, headbands, ornaments, collectible medallions and playing cards to take home, as well as nostalgic “throwback” novelties like balance birds and bird whistles. There’s also a collection of gold nuggets, gold concentrates, and mining equipment.

And when “gold fever” grabs you, try your hand at gold panning right outside the store, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, and keep the gold you find! Or book one of their Kenai Lake Adventures! They welcome walk-ins; same day bookings for the lake adventures are often available too.