Independence Mine State Historical Park

"A huge, abandoned gold mine sprawled out in an alpine valley. The 1930s facility, built by the Alaska-Pacific Mining Company, was for 10 years the second-most-productive hardrock gold mine in Alaska." Full review

"Stunningly scenic drive travels past forested streams and alpine meadows...it is a 271-acre state park that has good cross-country skiing in winter. Only the wooden buildings remain" Full review