FUN GUIDE
Sunset from the back side of Antelope Island
An Island Getaway Via The Freeway By Kristen Clay
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t this time of year, many of us long for an Island escape. Fortunately, a placid island paradise is close at hand. Travel toward Layton, get off at Antelope Drive (Exit 332) and head west. From there it is a smooth seven-mile drive to the causeway that leads to Antelope Island. Antelope Island State Park, found in Salt Lake City’s own backyard, has something for everyone year-round. The 42-square-mile-island hosts a diverse and unique ecosystem as well as a rich and interesting history.
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Get your binoculars and cameras out at the entrance booth, because even the causeway offers beauty along its route, including thousands of shore birds, a military memorial, and tranquil bays on either side. The visitor center is a good starting point for your island adventure. It offers an art gallery, along with educational displays about the island’s wildlife, history and geography. A video showcasing the island’s features can be viewed in a small auditorium. You can obtain maps and expert ad-
PHOTOS BY ANDREA NEZ & GOLDA HUKIC-MARKOSIAN
Antelope Island has beaches and bison
