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Show Golden Spike National Monument Parks and Recreation Division have greatly enhanced the popularity of this mountain reservoir the golden spike on the spot where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads joined together to complete the first transcontinental rail line, linking the East and West Coasts The visitors center and museum include, among a substantial of 10 LOST CREEK RECREATION AREA On the shores of a beautiful alpine reservoir, this state facility is ideal for fisherman hiker, hunter, boater, or camper looking for an uncrowded area with easy access fo splendid mountain scenery collection of railroad memorabilia, working replicas of the two engines the Jupiter and 119 Open daily 8am to 4 30 p m weekdays and 8 a m. to 6 p m weekends April, May, September and October (8 am to 8pm mid-Ju- TOUR ne through Labor Day) No except May 10, 11 am 2 -- ONE TANK Golden Spike Fruitway hed reached the Pacific Ocean The lake is about 75 miles long and 25 miles wide and is so salty you can float like a cork 4 FARMINGTON BAY WATERFOWL MAN- AGEMENT AREA. See white pelicans, ducks, geese, swans and a variety of other birds The 24,000 acre refuge is open year round with guided tours available upon request 5. AGRICULTURE STATION. Operated by the Utah State University to study native flora, this is one of Utahs most colorful attractions when the flowers are in bloom Open daily from 8am to 6 p m LAGOON PIONEER VILLAGE. A huge amusement park with spectacular rides, midway, picnic grounds, swimming and a recreated authentic pioneer village complete with railroad Old fashioned operettas, Broadway selections and rodeos are staged throughout the summer. Open daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day 6 1. OGDEN. This second largest city in Utah has many different things to offer Theres the Miles Goodyear Cabin and Pioneer Hall Museum or the Temple grounds and Tabernacle at the same location Visit Union Depot, Weber State College and the Municipal Gardens. You can even view art at the Ogden Eccles Community Art Center, housed in a Victorian sandstone mansion 2 GREAT SALT LAKE STATE PARK. Undoubtably the best spot to experience the Great Salt Lake, this state park is on the western shores of Antelope Island, connected to the mainland by an 8 mile causeway Facilities exist for camping, swimming, picnicking and boating 3 GREAT SALT LAKE. America's 'Dead Sea" has fascinated visitors since Jim Bridger tasted its briney water in 1834 and thought 7. BOUNTIFUL PEAK SCENIC DRIVE. This 21 mile canyon loop offers beautiful alpine vistas, camping sites, picnicking, hiking and the most spectacular view available of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island 8 MORMON PIONEER TRAIL. This will take you through Salt Lake City and up Parley's Canyon to Highway 65, which heads toward East Canyon 9 EAST CANYON RECREATION Devil s Slide 11. COMO SPRINGS. This charming rural resort takes the visitor to the era of lazy afternoons Open during the summer with mineral waters, swimming, childrens' amusements, a roller rink, bowling alley, camping, motel and restaurant. 12 DEVILS SLIDE. Once you see it, you'll know immediately how it got its name Two limestone reefs, 40 feet high and 20 feet apart, plunge hundreds of feet down a sheer mountainside into the Weber River below For simphhcalion all tours ate calculated as round within one region An average of 16 mile s tours trip per gallon x 20 gallon gas tank - 320 mile rangt per tank is used Your requirements may actually be less Please check your car s range tor a comparison SPIKE EMPIRE ONE TANK TOURS ( round tup horn Odgen) Frum Provo and Pure area, add one tank From Vernal Moah and St George areas add two tanks GOLDEN For more information AREA. A favorite for fishing, boating and water skiing New facilities developed by the Utah State write GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE UNION STATION WALL AVENUE AT 2rth OGDEhl Uf ALL 84101 |