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The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere [1] and the eighth-largest terminal lake in the world. [2] 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, lake in northern Utah, U.S., the largest inland body of salt water in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most saline inland bodies of water in the world. The lake is fed by the Bear, Weber, and Jordan rivers and has no outlet.
This 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.
Lake visitors revel in its diverse ecosystem and abundance of wild animals. Home 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.
A boat moves into the marina at the Great Salt Lake, near Magna on Sept. 24. The lake's southern arm dropped by over 3 feet over the past few months, but state officials believe recent changes ...
The Great Salt Lake is not just a quirky body of saltwater—it’s a must-see destination packed with adventure, natural beauty, and fascinating science. As North America’s largest saltwater lake, this iconic Utah landmark is brimming with unique experiences that you won’t find anywhere else.
The Great Salt Lake is one of the most asked-about tourist destinations in Utah. A remnant of the massive ancient Lake Bonneville, the lake is now landlocked and its waters are salty. It is the largest lake between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Ocean, and is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Today's Great Salt Lake formed around 11,000 years ago amid relatively stable weather conditions, evaporation and a flat landscape with no outlet. It is sustained by three tributary rivers — the Bear River, Weber River, and Jordan River — and several smaller streams.
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saline lake in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth largest in the world – boasting a rich web of relationships between people, land, water, food and survival.
First opened to the public in 1978, Great Salt Lake State Park is located on the lake’s southern side and is best known for its marina. The visitor’s center bustles with families discovering lake lore, and outdoors sailors prepare and launch their boats to take advantage of the sunny day.