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