Natural Tunnel State Park

At a glance

Visual character

“A natural 850-foot railroad tunnel carved through a limestone ridge — still used by active freight trains. The visual of a working locomotive emerging from mountain rock is one of Virginia's most cinematic moments. Chairlift access, canyon overlooks, and cavern interiors.”

About

This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah sits at the historic gateway where Brigham Young proclaimed the Mormon settlement of the Great Basin—featuring 70+ authentic pioneer buildings relocated from across Utah against the dramatic Wasatch Mountain backdrop. The 450-acre park encompasses an 1847 settlement reconstruction, original pioneer homes, working period crafts, and high-desert landscape combining to create Utah's most comprehensive 19th-century pioneer filming environment. Both interior and extensive exterior filming available across all village and settlement areas with state agency coordination. The distinctive Utah high-desert landscape with dramatic Wasatch Mountain backdrop creates visually powerful period atmosphere unlike any other western state. Perfect for Mormon pioneer-era drama, 19th-century Western migration narratives, and Utah history documentary productions. A premier Utah film location. Filming permits available through This Is the Place Heritage Park Events Office. Formal state agency film use agreements required.