BioBlitz

Golden Spike National Historical Park is offering two ways to volunteer for National Public Lands Day!đŚ Bird Survey ProjectExplore the parkâs roads and trails while identifying and recording the birds you see and hear. Your observations will help park staff better unde......More

Golden Spike National Historical Park is offering two ways to volunteer for National Public Lands Day!đŚ Bird Survey ProjectExplore the parkâs roads and trails while identifying and recording the birds you see and hear. Your observations will help park staff better understand the birds thatcall Golden Spike home.To register for the Bird Survey Projectđą Plant Survey ProjectHead off trail with park staff to identify and record native and invasive plants. Weâll start with a 30-minute training on plant identification and safe off-trail practices before heading into the field.To register for the Plant Survey Project

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Big Fill Trail Guided Hike â Rails to Promontory

Join a park ranger for a guided hike through the landscape where railroad workers helped create one of Americaâs greatest engineering achievementsAllow approximately 2 hours round trip. This 1.5-mile hike follows the historic railroad grade of the Transcontinental Railr......More

Join a park ranger for a guided hike through the landscape where railroad workers helped create one of Americaâs greatest engineering achievementsAllow approximately 2 hours round trip. This 1.5-mile hike follows the historic railroad grade of the Transcontinental Railroad.Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole at 9:00 a.m. 

Meet at the Visitor Center flagpole

Homeschool Day & 4th Graders Day

Calling All 4th Graders & 10-Year-Old Homeschool Students!Join Golden Spike National Historical Park for a day of fun and learning on Friday September 30th. Explore history with Park Rangers through live locomotive demonstrations discover the story behind the building ......More

Calling All 4th Graders & 10-Year-Old Homeschool Students!Join Golden Spike National Historical Park for a day of fun and learning on Friday September 30th. Explore history with Park Rangers through live locomotive demonstrations discover the story behind the building of the transcontinental railroad and experience Golden Spike NHP alongside other homeschool families. Drop in anytime between 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Students and their families will rotate through a variety of engaging activity stations.   Event Schedule at a glance: 9:30 am - Homeschool Day begins Activities open throughout the park10:00 am - Locomotive Demonstration10:30 am - Locomotive Demonstration11:30 am - Charlie Brown Transcontinental Railroad movie1:00 pm - Locomotive Demonstration2:00 pm - Charlie Brown Transcontinental Railroad movie2:30 pm - Homeschool Day concludes Special Activities Include: Pioneer Games Ranger Talks Scavenger Hunts and much more!

CLOSED-Thanksgiving

In commemoration of the Federal Holiday, Golden Spike Visitor Center and Engine House will be closed. However, all outdoor features including the East Auto Tour, Big Fill Trail, historic Last Spike Site, and the visitor center restrooms and picnic areas will be accessib......More

In commemoration of the Federal Holiday, Golden Spike Visitor Center and Engine House will be closed. However, all outdoor features including the East Auto Tour, Big Fill Trail, historic Last Spike Site, and the visitor center restrooms and picnic areas will be accessible. 

Visitor Center and Engine House Closed