Antelope Island 3.24.12

Antelope Island sits peacefully in the Great Salt Lake and is home to much wildlife. In the past, every spring, we have camped there as a family. For the last many years we have missed this trip as a family. When the older children one day were taking about antelope Island the the younger ones showed interest, we decided to go again.

We left right after work, and arrived about 6:30. The campsites are nice, but basic. No running water or lights. We enjoyed it like that.

That night we attended a Solar System presentation at the visitor's center that the kids loved. While driving there nature wished us goodnight with a beautiful sunrise that reminded me more of California or Hawaii than Utah.

Saturday after Breakfast we went on a cross country exploring hike on a hill above camp. We saw any animals including hawks, bison, antelope, deer, rabbits and others. The kids and I loved it.

One of their favorite things was exploring the many tunnels and caves made by the the rocks and rainwater eating away the material.



I love this picture because the entire Hike the older children helped the youngest navigate the rocky terrain.

After the hike we headed down to Fielding Garr ranch, which is farther south on the Island. There you can tour the old ranch, practice roping and just explore what it was like to live on the Island.

I had to add it...

Dawn ended up with the stomach flu, but was adamant that we stay. She laid in the tent while we spent the day exploring.

For Lunch we sampled the Buffalo Burgers from the Island Buffalo Grill, they loved them and pronounced them sweeter and more filling than beef. (I have no idea what that means)

After lunch we Played in the Lake and bubbles, made sand castles and skipped rocks.

Notice the rock in this picture...

After the beach, we tried to rinse the sand and salt off us, which was utterly fruitless. Then headed out for our last adventure which was to explore the rocks on lady finger point. This point is very important in the park's history as it was on the end of this point, after a short hike, when it was decided to make a park here on the island. Finally it was time to bid farewell so the children played sharks and minnows while I packed the van.

On our way home they were all chatting how this had been one of the greatest camping trips ever. We saw tons of animals, explored, played, ate simply and had a great time.

 This time of year is a great time to visit the Great Salt Lake Park.