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Bookmark or Share- The Great Basin - U.S. National Park ServiceThe Great Basin Desert is defined by plant and animal communities. The climate is affected by the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains. It is a temperate desert with hot, dry summers and snowy winters. The valleys are dominated by sagebrush and shadescale.
- Great Salt Lake - WikipediaThe Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth-largest terminal lake in the world. It lies in the northern part of the U.S. state of Utah and has a substantial impact upon the local climate, particularly through lake-effect snow.
- Great Salt Lake | Visit UtahHome to both the Great Salt Lake State Park and Antelope Island State Park, Great Salt Lake is a popular destination for boating, swimming, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. Brine shrimp inhabit the saltwater, bison roam the lake’s Antelope Island and millions of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl take refuge in the 400,000 acres of ...
- Great Salt Lake State Park | Utah State ParksThis State Park provides boat slips, public viewpoints of Great Salt Lake, sail and motorboat access, and a search and rescue operations center. The lake, which is two to seven times saltier than the ocean, is also a popular destination for bird watching as it is a major stop for millions of migratory birds.
- How to Experience the Great Salt LakeWith over 28,000 acres of land, Antelope Island is the largest state park in Utah. It is packed with things to do, and you could easily turn this into a full day excursion if you choose. One of the biggest draws here is the wildlife viewing. In addition to birdwatching, visitors can try to spot one (or many) of the island’s bison.
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