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Healy is located on the Parks Highway 11 miles north of the Denali National Park Visitors Center. Because of the numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, lodges and its close approximation to Denali National Park, many visitors prefer to base themselves in Healy. The town offers Alaskan owned and operated lodging and restaurants for visitors who want to explore Denali Park but want to stay in area with less congestion than rights outside the main gate of the park. The town itself lies along the Nenana River on the Northeast border of Denali Park. It is home to the largest coal-fired steam plant in Alaska & the only mine-mouth plant. The operation is part of the Golden Valley Electric Association, which provides power primarily to Fairbanks & the surrounding areas. Most of the interior communities, including Fairbanks use coal to meet their primary energy needs. Usibelli Coal Mine produces over 800,000 tons of coal a year and is the only commercial coal mine in Alaska. Coal mining began in this area in 1918 & today, it is Alaska's largest operation. Usibelli Coal Mine has an award winning reclamation program, and it is not unusual to find herds of caribou interrupting mining activities while they graze on mine property. There are several possibilities for accessing Denali from Healy. Alaska/Yukon Trails departs the Totem Inn & Healy North Star Inn in Healy once a day Northbound to Fairbanks & once a day Southbound to Anchorage. For more information about our service to/from Healy or for reservations, please see Routes. Denali Sunrise Shuttle offers transportation from Healy to and from the park at $7 per person, 1-way and $13 round-trip. For more information or reservations call 800 770-2267. Visitor Information: Located at the Healy Senior Center. Open from 11am to 7pm all year. (907) 683-1317. Teresa's Car Rental: (907)
683-1377 * 907 683-1380 (fax) If you would like to find out more about hiking, sightseeing, rafting or camping opportunities in the Healy area, then visit the The Alaska Public Lands Information Center , They have locations in Fairbanks, Tok & Anchorage. They are a great source of information on outdoor recreational lands use in the state. Here, you will find information on all of Alaska's state & federal lands including parks, forests, & wildlife refuges. Available are maps, books, slide shows, & other aids to help you with your Alaskan adventure. Expert staff are knowledgeable resource, & can assist you in learning much more about Alaska.
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