Visit the bison at Antelope Island State Park
Drive across the causeway to see free-roaming American bison, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep against the backdrop of the Great Salt Lake.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 2-4 hour visit to account for the 7-mile causeway drive and the loop through Fielding Garr Ranch.
- 2Pack bug spray containing DEET or picaridin, as biting gnats can be intense near the shoreline during spring and summer.
- 3Bring binoculars to spot bighorn sheep on the rocky hillsides and pronghorn in the grassy flats from your vehicle.
- 4Pay the vehicle entrance fee at the ranger station located at the start of the Davis County Causeway in Syracuse.
- 5Stop at the Buffalo Point trail for a short hike that offers the highest panoramic views of the herd and the lake.
- 6Keep a safe distance of at least 25 yards from bison at all times, even if they are blocking the paved road.
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Watch the Sunset at Antelope Island State Park
Drive across the causeway to see free-roaming bison and the Great Salt Lake's glassy waters reflecting the twilight sky.
OutdoorKayak the Great Salt Lake Marina
Paddle through the salty, buoyant waters at the edge of the desert while watching migratory birds pass through the basin.
OutdoorAttend a Utah Jazz game at Delta Center
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OutdoorDrive the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
The Alpine Loop Scenic Byway (State Route 92) climbs between American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon past Mount Timpanogos, Sundance and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. It is a slow, winding drive rather than a fast one, a recreation fee applies in American Fork Canyon, and the upper section closes through the winter months.
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