Posted in Utah
January 14, 2021
12 Reasons To Visit Utah’s Antelope Island This Winter
Utah’s Antelope Island is a great destination year-round, but most people choose to visit during spring and fall months. For a unique experience, plan a winter trip to the island! Here are 12 reasons you should make plans to visit this season:
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The frigid landscape and winter skies give you an entirely new perspective on the island.
The island can get pretty crowded with visitors during summer months, but in the winter it's pretty empty.
Without the crowds, you'll enjoy peace and quiet while you explore the island and its natural wonders.
During summer months, gnats and brine flies can make your trip miserable. During the winter, the bugs are gone!
It's always cool to see the pronghorn antelope that gave this island its name.
I mean, who doesn't love the bison here?
When temperatures fall below freezing and strong winds howl, fresh water from the Jordan River is pushed out onto the Great Salt Lake. The fresh water freezes into thick ice, and the wind and waves pushes it into the shore. It appears to move on its own! This phenomenon is called an "ice shove."
Winter is a great time to bring your camera to the island. Just about every photo is a little more interesting with some ice and snow.
You'll find very few people on the trails, too. Bring some traction cleats and hiking poles to help you navigate the trails, which might be icy or covered in snow.
It's a tough climb to the top, but worth it for these views!
OK, the sunsets at Antelope Island are pretty fantastic year-round. But in the winter, they're a special treat.
Visit Antelope Island State Park’s website, and follow its Facebook page, too! You can learn more about the phenomenon of “ice shove” in our feature article here.
OK, the sunsets at Antelope Island are pretty fantastic year-round. But in the winter, they're a special treat.
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