Alaska’s History and Present
In 1959, Alaska became this numbered U.S. state.
49th State
What did Black Diamond originally start as?
Bonus: In what year?
A small cafe and driving range
in 1995
Healy was originally named after this river
Healy River
This man founded Usibelli Coal Mine
Bonus: In what year?
Emil Usibelli
in 1943
When was Denali National Park established?
Bonus: For what animal
1917
Dall Sheep
What is the name of the fund gives annual dividends to Alaskans from oil royalties?
Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend
What family name started Black diamond and what family name operates Black Diamond today?
Talerico and Usibelli
How much does the summer population of Healy increases by due to seasonal work?
Bonus: What is the population during the winter?
it triples - 3x
~1,000
What percent of Interior Alaska’s electricity is generated using UCM coal?
About 50%
What does "Denali" mean in the native language?
Bonus: How tall is the mountain
"The great one"
20,310 ft
What is the name of the man that led the first European expedition to Alaska and has a strait named after him?
Bonus: What year?
Vitus Bering
In 1741
This type of frozen ground makes Black Diamond’s golf course unique
Permafrost
What major industry provides nearly half of Healy’s year-round jobs?
Bonus: How many employees?
Usibelli Coal Mine
~100 in the Town of Healy
What is the low-sulfur type of coal is mined at UCM?
Subbituminous coal
What is the largest school in the Denali Borough?
Tri-Valley School
Who did the US purchase Alaska from and what year?
Bonus: For how much?
Russia in 1867
for $7.2 million dollars
Guests search for hidden items on this family-friendly ATV tour
Treasure Hunt
What is Healy annual snowfall?
Bonus: What sticks?
10 – 15 feet
only 3 feet stick to ground.
What is the massive piece of mining equipment at UCM?
Bonus: How tall is it?
The Dragline
It stands 225 feet tall
When was the railroad introduced to Healy?
1920's, specifically 1922
Designed by a 13-year-old in 1927, Alaska’s flag features this constellation.
Bonus: What was the boys name that designed it?
The Big Dipper
Benny Benson
What is the cost to shoe one horse at Black Diamond?
Bonus: What is the trim cost?
$400
$200
Healy is located in this climate region, known for cold and dry conditions
A sub-arctic environment
What is the 3-phase process ensures mined land is environmentally restored
Reclamation (Backfill/Regrade, Vegetation, Monitoring
What is the estimated Breakdown of Healy's Economy (by Industry)?
Coal Mining (Usibelli Coal Mine): 40-50%, Tourism (Denali National Park): 30-40%, Power Generation (GVEA): 10-15%, Education (Tri-Valley School): 5-10%, and Railroad (Alaska Railroad): 5-10%