Antelope Island State Park
Rich in scenic beauty and natural features, Antelope Island is the perfect place to view the Great Salt Lake and get a taste of the vast open country found in the Great Basin.
This is a great place to view wildlife. The island was without its namesake antelope for many years, but they were reintroduced in 1993 and can now be seen in many areas of the park. Deer, bobcats, coyotes, many varieties of birds and waterfowl also call the island home
Facilities include a marina, beach picnic area and camping areas. RVs are welcome but there are no hookups.
Recreational opportunities abound. White sand beaches beckon to sunbathers and picnickers. Hiking, biking and horseback trails lead to scenic points on the island.
Many people enjoy swimming in Great Salt Lake's salty water, which is several times saltier than the ocean. Because it is so salty, the water is extra buoyant and people float on its surface.
But most famous is Antelope Island's American Bison, introduced to the island in 1893 and now numbering some 600 animals. Wild animals are often seen by people driving the park roads and hiking or biking the park's trails.
Main Attractions
Beautiful scenery close to Salt Lake City and other Wasatch Front towns
Swimming in the salty lake water
Camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding
Wildlife watching
Location
In the Great Salt Lake, west of the town of Layton, about 41 miles north of Salt Lake City.
Directions: Take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive for 7 miles to the park entrance, then another 7 miles across a narrow causeway to the island.
You caught yourself a HUGE Antelope it looks like 😁😉 I was going to post a smart aleck comment ( you know me 😉) about the name of the island seeing Bisons have nothing to do with antelopes. Then I decided best look it up to see where the name came from. It's one of those...some one named it and the name stuck. I know there is supposed to be antelopes roaming there, but bisons seem to be the big thing. You were fotunate to capture one in your travels.
ReplyDeletesmart aleck comments would have been accepted hahaha That big guy surprised me went right behind my car and then turned and started walking beside my car haha When I was growing up, before they built the road,I thought there was antelope's out there, however they are pronghorn deer. Of course the history says they had antelopes one long time ago The bison are kind of loners or there are 3 to 4 together Drove the road tour, it was bug season so it was miserable to get out and walk anywhere hahaha
DeleteThanks for the reminiscence - I loved going there, especially since it was the only body of water in which I could ever float! Did you see any Jackalopes?
ReplyDeleteWould like to see bison on the wild. Nice post
ReplyDeleteWe have a herd here in East Memphis at Shelby Farms Park, a 4500 acre urban park. You don't have to go out West to get mauled taking a selfie next to a 2000# animal!😂
DeleteJohn, this one actually enjoyed walking beside my car, however I would not try to do some of the stuff that dumb Yellowstone tourists do, trying to take selfies with the wild animals hahaha
DeleteSome more great images Tom
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter it was an interesting stop on the road home too bad it was bug season hahaha
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