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Sunflowers dot the slope below the "Big Fill".
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The historic railroad grade crosses these grasslands in the Promontory Mountains.
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The Jupiter, a replica of a historic engine, makes its daily ride to the visitor's center.
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A replica of the spike used for the 1869 ceremony can be seen at the visitor's center.
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The Jupiter, a replica of early train engines, sits on display at the Golden Spike visitor's center, where the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
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A view of the Jupiter's controls
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Viewing the tracks from the Jupiter engine.
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Sunflowers were in bloom by the thousands.
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Chinaman arch is a natural bridge just off the historic railroad grade.
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A narrow strip of ranchland separates the Promontory Mountains from the mud and salt flats of Great Salt Lake
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A rabbit takes shelter in a cave along the historic railroad grade.
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The Raft River Mountains can be seen in the distance.
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A shiny desert plants grows along the edges of many roads in the Promontory Mountains.

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