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Show Golden Spike National Monument Lagoon Balloon Races of 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 collection of railroad memorabilia, working replicas of the two engines the Jupiter and 119. Open daily 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends April, May, September and October (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. mid-Jun- TOUR e Parks and Recreation Division have greatly enhanced the popularity of this mountain reservoir. 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 to splendid mountain scenery through Labor Day). No except May 10, 11 am 2 -- ONE TANK Golden Spike Fruitway he'd 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 MANAGEMENT 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 1. OGDEN. This second largest city in Utah has many different things to offer. There's 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 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 2 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, Open daily from 8 a m. to 6 p m. 6. 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 and restaurant. 12 DEVILS SLIDE. Once you see it, youll 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 7. BOUNTIFUL PEAK SCENIC DRIVE. This River below canyon loop offers beautiful alpine vistas, camping sites, picnicking, hiking and the most spectacular view available of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island 21 mile 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 AREA. A favorite for fishing, boating and water skiing New facilities developed by the Utah State motel For simplification all tours are calculated as round-tritours within one region An average of 16 miles 320 mile range per per gallon x 20 gallon gas tank tank is used Your requirements may actually be less Please check your car s range tor a compa'ison p GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE ONE TANK TOURS (round-tri- p from Odgen) From Provo and Price areas add one tank From Vernal Moab and St George areas add two tanks For more information write GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE UNION STATION WALL AVENUE AT 25th STREET OGDEN UTAH 84401 |