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Antelope Island, c. 1875–1890. Photo by Charles Roscoe Savage.. Antelope Island State Park is a Utah state park and the entire island is included in the park. Early in the 20th century, because of its wildlife and scenery, some suggested that Antelope Island should become a national park, but the movement never came to fruition. [7]
In 1954, it was proposed that Goblin Valley be protected from vandalism. The state of Utah later acquired the property and established Goblin Valley State Reserve. It was officially designated a state park on August 24, 1964. [8] In 2019, the state park was expanded by adding 6,261 acres of federal land. [9]
Formerly called Iron Mission State Park. Goblin Valley State Park: Emery: 3,654 acres (1479 ha) 5,000 ft (1524 m) 1974 191,414 Showcases an unearthly landscape of hoodoos and other rock formations. Goosenecks State Park: San Juan: 10 acres (4 ha) 4,500 ft (1372 m) 1962 51,985 Overlooks some dramatic meanders of the San Juan River.
The Antelope Island bison herd and the island remained in private hands until 1969 when the northern 2,000 acres (810 ha) of the island were purchased by the State of Utah. In 1981, the State of Utah purchased the Fielding Garr Ranch and the rest of the island, including ownership of the herd which was once again numbering in the hundreds.
Wild Horse Butte is a 5,760-foot (1,756-meter) elevation summit located in Goblin Valley State Park, in Emery County, Utah. [3] Wild Horse Butte is situated 2.3 mi (3.7 km) west of Mollys Castle, and the top of this geological feature rises over 800 feet above its surrounding terrain, with precipitation runoff from Wild Horse Butte entering the Colorado River drainage basin.
Antelope Island State Park is a popular tourist destination that offers panoramic views of the lake, hiking and biking trails, wildlife viewing and access to beaches. The State of Utah operates a marina on the south shore of the lake at Great Salt Lake State Park and another in Antelope Island State Park.
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