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1. Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

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  • What is the Timpanogos Cave National Monument?
    • The Timpanogos Cave National Monument consists of a visitor center, a cave trail, and a series of caves.
  • When is the monument open?
    • The caves are typically open from the middle of May until the beginning of September.
  • Can visitors enter the caves on their own?
    • No, visitors can only enter the Timpanogos Caves through a guided tour.
  • Who leads the cave tours?
    • The underground cave tours are led by park rangers during the summer months.
  • How long do the tours last?
    • Each tour lasts approximately fifty-five minutes.
  • How many people are allowed per tour?
    • Each tour is limited to sixteen people, so advance ticket purchases are recommended.
  • How can visitors purchase tickets?
    • Tickets can be purchased online or by phone before the visit.
  • What does the Underground Tour include?
    • The tour takes visitors through three caves and features:
      • Tales of exploration
      • The science behind cave formations

Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 2038 Alpine Loop Rd, American Fork, UT 84003, Phone: 877-444-6777

2. California National Historic Trail

California National Historic Trail

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  • What is the California National Historic Trail?
    • The California National Historic Trail follows the footsteps of more than 250,000 emigrants who traveled to California in the 1840s and 1850s.
  • Why is the California National Historic Trail significant?
    • This mass migration was the largest in American history, as people sought rich farmlands and gold fields in California.
  • How long is the California National Historic Trail?
    • The trail spans over 5,000 miles and runs through Utah and nine other states.
  • What are the Auto Tour Routes?
    • The Auto Tour Routes of today closely parallel or follow the historic route.
    • They provide driving directions and opportunities to discover historic resources and remnants of the original trail.

California National Historic Trail, Phone: 801-741-1012

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3. Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

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  • What is the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
    • The Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail follows the path taken by seventy thousand Mormons between 1846 and 1869 to escape religious persecution.
  • How many states does the trail pass through?
    • The trail stretches across five different states.
  • What was the original route of the Mormon Pioneer Trail?
    • The first route was established from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • How long is the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail?
    • The trail covers approximately 1,300 miles.
  • What can visitors experience at Place Heritage Park?
    • Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City offers:
      • A reconstructed pioneer village
      • A visitor center
  • How does the park commemorate the Mormon Pioneer journey?
    • The 500-acre park honors the Mormon Pioneer Company arriving in the area with a giant memorial.
    • It also features several living history programs and extensive visitor facilities.

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, Phone: 801-741-1012

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