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Independence Mine State Historical Park, Palmer

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The Independence Mine State Historical Park’s visitor center and Friends of State Parks bookstore will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Guided walking tours of the Independence Mine complex available three times a day: at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.

Vehicle access to the park is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.

Please note that the gate on the 1-mile access road to the historic mine and visitor center will be closed at all other times, including Mondays and Tuesdays.

The park will remain open to pedestrian use at all times, with visitor parking available at the Independence Mine Bowl parking lot.

Facebook page maintained by Friends of State Parks, Mat-Su.

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• By jkelly2763

  Very nice place to visit. The scenery is to die for but the fact that the staff is well versed in the history of the Mine & the area, and share it so willingly is really special. You can take your....  more »

• By jima800

  Bring your walking shoes and be prepared to wonder around the old town and mine site. The State of Alaska has done a great job in making this site accessible and presented it all in an interesting...  more »

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