On May 10, 1869, a golden spike was driven into the last link joining the rails of the First Continental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah. Made of 17 carat gold, and driven into a pre-drilled hole in the last ceremonial tie, it bore this inscription: “May God continue the unity of our Country, as this Railroad unites the two great Oceans of the world.” And indeed it did. But what we often don’t know are the stories of the ordinary men and women behind these achievements, and the ones who have

Utah’s Best Kept Secrets: The PINK Lakes 🌸 📍 Stansbury Island & Promontory Point, Utah 📌 ‘𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲’ 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿! Did you know Utah is home to not just one, but two stunning pink lakes? 💕 - One is by Stansbury Island, on the southwestern side of the Great Salt Lake. - The other is near Promontory Point, up by the Spiral Jetty on the northern arm of the lake. 🛣 Getting to Stansbury Island: From Salt Lake City, take I-80 west toward Grantsville. Follow