Published by Paul Ivinskas
Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Day trip · Half day, about 45 minutes each way

Antelope Island and the Great Salt Lake

A causeway leads to the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, home to a free-roaming bison herd, pronghorn, a historic ranch and huge sunsets.

The day

  1. The causeway

    Seven miles across the lake, often lined with shorebirds.

  2. Buffalo Point

    A short climb to a view over the lake.

  3. Fielding Garr Ranch

    One of the oldest Anglo-built houses in Utah.

  4. Bridger Bay Beach

    Float in the salty water, or just watch the sun go down.

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