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.

Jan 9, 2025 · 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.

Sep 24, 2024 · 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.

10 hours ago · Waterkeeper Alliance recently joined Utah Rivers Council in Park City, Utah, to announce and officially launch the Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper. This critical initiative underscores the urgent need to protect the largest remaining wetland ecosystem in the Western United States, a vital habitat for 10–12 million migratory birds …

Jan 3, 2022 · 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.

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 …

Oct 31, 2024 · The Great Salt Lake provides a unique ecosystem found nowhere else in the United States. It is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, and one of a handful of terminal lakes in the world.

The Great Salt Lake (GSL) is an indispensable economic and ecological resource. It provides critical habitat and food for millions of migratory birds, and generates nearly $200 million per year from recreational activities and the brine shrimp harvest industry (Bioeconomics, 2012).

The poster for 2023 Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month tells the story of the last 13,000 years of the Great Salt Lake. This is the period of time when the lake’s changing size, shape, and salinity provided structure and constancy for human lives.

The compelling narrative of the Great Salt Lake, a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville is brought to life through hands-on interactives, sounds, smells, and a spectacular view of the Lake itself. Take a “walk around” this large terminal body of water in the midst of a vast inland desert.