There are 49 national parks in the continental United States and five of these can be found in Utah. In this nearly 3,500 mile loop, starting in Las Vegas, Nevada, you can visit 11 national parks, four national monuments, one national historical park and one national memorial. And along the way, we’ll point out some …
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On May 10, 1869, the ceremonial golden spike was hammered in the ground near Promontory, Utah, and transcontinental rail travel was made possible. While the cost has risen a bit since then, you can re-create the journey with Amtrak, and even travel along some of the same routes as First Transcontinental Railroad to celebrate the …
Since 1872, Americans have been flocking to the National Parks to enjoy some of the country’s most scenic, iconic landscapes. Fans of hiking, wildlife, photography and more can find something to discover at the 60 parks scattered throughout 28 states. The parks offer plenty of options, from the geysers of Yellowstone to the dramatic vistas …
Few vacation experiences evoke the feeling of nostalgia like train travel. When you combine a rail adventure with the classic natural beauty of our national parks, it’s almost magical. The connection between our nation’s national parks and the train has always been strong. Before planes and automobiles, trains were the main form of transit to …
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