Great Salt Lake

The Great Salt Lake is the most well-known lake in Utah. This picturesque lake has a surface area of 1,700 square miles and is close to Salt Lake City. The volume of water entering the lake from its three source rivers, as well as the rate of evaporation, determine its size on an annual basis. It is commonly believed to be between 25 and 28 miles wide and 70 to 75 miles long.

Although many people don't consider it, swimming in a lake can be enjoyable. You float close to the surface due to the water's extreme salinity. You literally spring back to the surface after every dive. Antelope Island State Park offers access to the beach area where you can attempt this. Large beach, concession, restaurant, and most importantly, showers to wash off the salty remnants from your swim, can all be found here.

One of the greatest places to access the lake is Antelope Island State Park. In this state park, adventurous outdoor enthusiasts can go hiking, biking, and camping. The park is a great site to watch animals; you might see bison, bighorn sheep, mule deer, the antelope after which the park is named, and other species as well.

The Great Salt Lake is a well-liked sailing destination due to its enormous size. It's a special place to sail because of the extensive open ocean and consistent winds, usually in the morning and evening. Keep in mind that since you are sailing in the mountains, you will immediately be engulfed in whatever weather that they chose to bring your way.

Location: northern part of the U.S. state of Utah