Page 59 - Parks Highway Bearfoot

B e a r f o o t C h e c k p o i n t : He al y is a s u p p ly t o wn t o Den ali , lo c at ed at Mile249ofthe Parks Highway,population about 1,000.
HEALY
Otto Lake Road
Leads to small, local lake with picnic area near Denali Park.
Stampede Road
An old mining road that goes into high country over tundra.
Healy Spur Road
The main road into Healy, also goes to the airport.
Coal Mining
The Usibelli Coal Mine is just beyond the Nenana River in Healy. Once ex- porting its coal overseas, t h e Healy coal mine now mainly supplies fuel to Alaskan utilities, including the University of Alaska in Fairbanks.
HEALY IS DENALI PARK'S
SUPPLY TOWN
Many people who work in and around Denali Park live in Healy. And, as the closest town to the north of the park entrance, Healy plays a large part in the Denali National Park tourist experience. It's a favorite spot for indepen- dent, road-based travelers, exploring the area. It has campgrounds, hotels and restau- rants. Ifyou want to explore Alaska there are ATV, bicycle, raft, kayak and horse adven- ture businesses. There's even a golf course. Travelers like the way things are a little more spread out in Healy.
HEALY PLACES