Independence Mine State Historical Park

Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center surrounded by the Talkeetna Mountains across Hatcher Pass under a sunny, blue sky; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America
Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center surrounded by the Talkeetna Mountains across Hatcher Pass under a sunny, blue sky; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America
About 1 mile up a trail from the Independence Mine parking lot, beautiful lake awaits you.
Sparks the imagination. Museum part closed on Mon & Tues, but free to wander and imagine what life was like here at this working gold mine.
Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass, Alaska in May is a beautiful and quiet place with plenty of snow left on the ground due to its place in the mountains. Be prepared to park a bit away and hike up to the mine since the gate is closed. The road after the gate is not plowed so winter boots are a must. 

Independence Mine was a gold mine up until the 1950s at which point it closed up. The buildings, in varying states of integrity, still stand and    is open for self guided tours year-round.


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