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.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Salt Lake City to reach the island before the sun begins to dip.
- 2Pack high-quality insect repellent, as biting gnats and brine flies can be intense near the shoreline during spring and summer.
- 3Allot at least three hours to explore the Buffalo Point trail and the Fielding Garr Ranch before settling in for the sunset.
- 4Pay the vehicle entrance fee at the ranger station near the start of the 7-mile causeway connecting Syracuse to the island.
- 5Head to the Buffalo Point overlook for the highest elevation view of the sun sinking behind the Lakeside Mountains.
- 6Keep your windows rolled up while driving the causeway to avoid swarms of midges that congregate near the water's edge.
More in Salt Lake City
Kayak 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
Feel the energy of the NBA in one of the league's loudest arenas, located right in the heart of the revitalized downtown district.
OutdoorVisit 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.
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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