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Golden Spike National Historic Site
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The Spiral Jetty created in 1970 by Robert Smithson is approximately 16 miles from Golden Spike National Historic Site on the Great Salt Lake.

The Spiral Jetty is Robert Smithson's monumental earthwork (1970) is located on the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Using black basalt rocks and earth from the site, the artist created a coil 1,500 feet long and 15 feet wide that stretches out counter-clockwise into the translucent red water. Spiral Jetty was acquired by Dia Art Foundation as a gift from the Estate of the artist in 1999.
 
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American avocet

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is about 30 miles east of Promontory in northern Utah, where the Bear River flows into the northeast arm of the Great Salt Lake. The Refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River; these marshes are the largest freshwater component of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. Since these marshes are in turn surrounded by arid desert lands, it is little wonder that they have always been an oasis for waterfowl.
 
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Charles Ryan August 2011

Devils Playground is  a playground of granitic rock weathered into irregular shapes.

Located on Bureau of Land Management and state land, Devils Playground is a relatively unknown geologic curiosity found in a remote region of northwestern Utah. This site provides camping and recreation opportunities for those who enjoy getting away from it all. Devil's Playground is about 113 miles from Golden Spike National Historic Site.

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No. 119 tender where water is held

Did You Know?
2,000 gallons of water will get a steam locomotive approximately 15 to 30 miles. Then they'll have to stop and fill up to get the next 15 to 30 miles.

Last Updated: January 23, 2012 at 13:43 MST