Can you imagine swimming in a lake and floating on the water without any effort? That's exactly what happens to many who visit Great Salt Lake State Park. Great Salt Lake, which is in Utah, is the largest body of between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Ocean. The is actually an inland saltwater sea, and it even saltier than an ocean. It is the in the water that keeps swimmers .
Many different factors contribute to the of the lake. Salt dissolves easily in . The land around Great Salt Lake has rocks that this mineral. Rain and melting snow the salt to be released from the . The water then carries the salt into and rivers, which flow in the Great Salt Lake.
and other minerals are carried away from lakes by rivers and streams. But salt goes into Great Salt Lake, it stays because no streams or rivers drain waters. Of course, water evaporates from the , but fresh water does not replace it. The of Great Salt Lake varies. During dry spells, the gets smaller and saltier. When there a lot of rain, it gets and the salt is less concentrated.
Great Salt Lake State Park located about sixteen miles west of the capital, Salt Lake City. Many visitors flock to the to enjoy water sports. Sailing, motor , and kayaking are popular. Sailors enjoy able to sail for miles across the of the large lake, while kayakers exploring the miles of shoreline. People in may explore the lake to discover beaches or stop in the middle of the lake for a .
People who enjoy these water sports keep an eye on the weather. the water in the lake is shallow, winds sometimes cause the water to rough. The salty water of the lake also damage the motors of motorboats. This can be avoided if people remember to the salt from their boats with water.
Other visitors come to hike and the park's wildlife. Great Salt Lake Park is known as a place for bird watching. In fact, than two hundred species of birds be seen in the park throughout the . People also love to watch the purple and gold clouds often appear at .
Great Salt Lake has fascinated people for centuries. early explorers were convinced that the lake part of the Pacific Ocean. Others looked for a that connected the lake to the . Some settlers even told stories about a with a huge head that lived in the lake! This body of water continues to inspire and wonder today.