Ready Set Depart
Ready Set Depart
Ashley Linton
Episode 15: Golden Spike National Historical Park: A Hidden Gem in the Utah Desert
10 minutes Posted Jul 14, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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In this episode, we're heading to Northern Utah to visit one of America’s lesser-known but historically rich destinations - Golden Spike National Historical Park. This is where the East and West finally connected in 1869 with the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad. We’ll talk about what you’ll see at the park (yes, there are working steam trains!), what makes this place so significant, and why it’s absolutely worth the long desert drive. From Junior Ranger programs to hiking tr...