Thursday, February 28, 2013

Float in the GSL at 35 knots

A lot of locals and visitors always ask about the best place to "float" on the Great Salt Lake. Access to the lake is rather limited - there are only a few places where you can even get close to it. But aside from access, you really want to be able to wash the salt off you before heading home. The ONLY place to experience floating in the lake and THEN washing off afterwards in fresh water showers is at Bridger Bay on Antelope Island. And now that there is a new concessionaire on the island, you can not only float on the lake, but zip along at 40 mph too. Or pedal or paddle. He also provides bikes (the PeeWee Herman cruisers) that allow you to see the island and its wildlife from the road. Gonzo boat rentals provides kayaks, pedal boats, bikes, a pontoon boat (which you can rent) and jet boats (which you can zip around on, on your own). All of them are seen on the attached YouTube video. Gonzo Boat Rentals is located on the west end of the causeway at the island's marina. There is a $9 per vehicle state park entrance fee to cross the causeway. If you get salty "floating" in the lake from all the spray, the showers are just over the hill at Bridger Bay. Outside showers are free - and ambient temperature. The building also provides private shower stalls, where you can wash off in hot water - but bring your quarters! (Just like a car wash.) Antelope Island is a wonderful experience when you visit it in your car... but now you can see it from an entirely different perspective, and at prices that will surprise you. Check it out, and give them a call at 888-878-8002 or call Dave directly at 801-698-6288.

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