On our road trip, we made a last-minute decision to check out the salt flats in Tooele County, Utah. The salt flats are remnants of the ancient Lake Bonneville, and they stretch over I-80 between the Great Salt Lake and Wendover, Nevada. The dried-up lake looks frozen over from the highway, and we were excited to get off I-80 to check it out.
The best route to drive onto the flats is off Exit 4 toward the Bonneville Speedway. Follow the speedway signs and turn right toward the parking area. Once you reach the parking lot, you can safely veer off onto the salty old lake. Be careful where you drive off if you decide to take another route because you can get your car stuck in the mud! I wasn’t going to let Mom and Dad take any chances. My Dad did decide to do donuts in the car because it is a famous speedway!
After running around for awhile, I noticed the texture of the ground is hard and salty, and I was not a huge fan of how it felt on my paws. It was not hot to the touch, but it could hurt your paws if you run on it for too long. I felt super thirsty, and Mom let me drink a lot out of my water jug. Make sure to bring a ton of water and sunscreen for your pup! The ground is reflective, so it’s very easy to get a pup-burn on your chin and nose.
Rating for Bonneville Salt Flats:
I thought that Bonneville Salt Flats was a breathtaking adventure. If you plan ahead, be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and possibly a picnic to enjoy the incredible views. Pro tip: We saw many RVs that brought out lawn chairs with a blanket and large umbrellas to hang out in the middle of the flats. We plan to do that next time we go so we can hang out longer. The sun is blinding here, so be sure to bring good sunglasses as well. I hope you enjoyed our day at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Stay tuned for our next dog-friendly adventure.
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It looks so desolate and yet pretty. I’ve not been here, but it looks like the salt pan of the desert in Tunisia. Can you see fossils or signs of water life that used to be there? I’d love to give my dog experiences like this!
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It is also part of the desert in Utah, and it is an ancient dried-up salty lake. There are signs of water across the highway still. Like the Great Salt Lake, the water is so salty that only tiny shrimp can survive. You should absolutely make a trip out one day 🙂
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Scarlett, Enjoy your USA travels! Love you my great grand doggy! Hugs & kisses!❤️❤️❤️ I loved being with you, if only a few days! You are the most traveled doggy in the 🌎 world.🐶
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You forever Scarlett! Miss you!👋your Grammy!😇😇😇
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Thanks Grams! I woof you so much. Thanks for your support always 🙂
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I’ve always wanted to go there but I wasn’t sure about dogs. Thanks for scouting it out for us 😉
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It’s absolutely worth a drive out there. I highly recommend extra water and sunscreen for the pups and yourself. It’s crazy reflective and very easy to get burnt.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with us Scarlett! I alway enjoy reading your travel journal! Love to your mom $ dad 😘
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Thanks Aunt Kathy 🙂 we miss you!!!
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We have fairly extensive Salt Lakes here in South Australia but most of them are in National Parks and no dogs allowed. Any really nice feature and the SA Government have slapped a National Park ticket on it and restricted access. There is a place about 12 klms. out of town called ” Wild Dog Hill” (20 Sq. Klms) and yes , you guessed it – it’s a Conservation Park – No Dogs Allowed. Oh anyone can go there – just don’t take a dog. Even the desert is a National Park.
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Gosh, that landscape is simply surreal! Thanks for sharing a(nother) great adventure.
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