The flatness of the GSL surrounded by 11,000 foot mountains is stunning. There was snow on the mountaintops when I arrived. These pics are from Antelope Island State Park, which allows one to see the fascinating geologic history of the mountains, GSL, and the GSL basin.
The shoreline and beaches are surprisingly sandy. Well, I guess it is a desert after all. On average, the water level fluctuates by two feet during the year. Most water comes from snow melt.
A seven-mile causeway takes you out to Antelope Island State Park, which is on the largest island in the lake. The island was settled in the mid 1800's by Mormons to be used as ranch land.
A view of the park from across the lake. The lake is about 10 miles by 70 miles with an average depth of 13 feet. The deepest parts are less than 40 feet.
The flatness of the GSL surrounded by 11,000 foot mountains is stunning. There was snow on the mountaintops when I arrived. These pics are from Antelope Island State Park, which allows one to see the fascinating geologic history of the mountains, GSL, and the GSL basin.
The shoreline and beaches are surprisingly sandy. Well, I guess it is a desert after all. On average, the water level fluctuates by two feet during the year. Most water comes from snow melt. 
A seven-mile causeway takes you out to Antelope Island State Park, which is on the largest island in the lake. The island was settled in the mid 1800's by Mormons to be used as ranch land.
A view of the park from across the lake. The lake is about 10 miles by 70 miles with an average depth of 13 feet. The deepest parts are less than 40 feet.
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