SALT LAKE CITY AREA -Antelope Island

September 13,2009

Great Salt Lake is about 75miles long by 30 miles wide. It is the largest  natural lake west of the Mississippi River.  It has 8 major islands, of which Antelope Island is the largest.  Antelope Island is 15 miles long by 4.5 miles wide and is reached by a causeway from the mainland.  Visitors go to the Island to see the Bison and Antelope herds, to visit the historical farm and for its beaches.

 

                                                               

                                                 

                            Antelope Island                                                 Antelope Island Visitor Center...

 

                                          

 

                                                            

                               

Because of drought in recent years the level of the Lake was down - the lowest it has been since the 60's.  We took our swimsuits along but when we found a place where we could get down to the water the stench was BAD.   Algae causes the smell and there were swarms of  brine flies feeding on it adding to our dislike of being there.

                            

 

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