Visit to the state of Utah (Part 4)
Another attraction in Utah is the Great Salt Lake. The lake is very large, and the opposite shore is not visible; only a few mountain islands can be seen here and there. It somewhat resembles our Azov Sea and is similarly shallow. The average depth ranges from 4.5 to 7.5 meters, depending on precipitation, with the deepest point being 15 meters. The lake is located in the northwestern part of the city. On the southern side of the lake, where the highway approaches closely, there is an observation deck and a parking area for yachts.
On the way to the lake, we encountered numerous salted puddles and ponds with lifeless, dried vegetation. At the observation deck, one could walk to the lake, stroll along the shore, or take a swim. But no one was swimming; they only dipped their feet. By the water’s edge, there were many gnats. I don’t know if this is always the case or if it was some special period.
Return Home
We took a different route back, passing through Las Vegas. We noticed that Utah’s beauty and tourist infrastructure rival those of Colorado (and in some aspects, even surpass it). It turns out that the largest number of national parks are located in Utah. We passed by a large picturesque lake, Deer Creek Reservoir, nestled among green mountains. It was a weekend, and the lake was bustling with tourists, fishermen, and cyclists. When comparing the scenery along the roads (as seen from the car), the surroundings in Utah were much more interesting and beautiful than in Colorado. Overall, the towns in Utah that we passed through seemed very clean and tidy, with wide straight streets. Utah cities are recognized as some of the most livable in the States.
We bypassed Las Vegas on the ring road, not entering the city itself, and then part of the route went through Hoover Dam, across the dull Nevada desert. Tours of Hoover Dam were also closed due to the coronavirus, so tourists could only admire it from afar. Even the Arizona desert looked livelier, greener, and more varied due to the rains that had occurred in our absence.
Arizona greeted us with a huge cloud, which unleashed a heavy rain as we approached the city.
Rain in Arizona is always long-awaited, but not when it catches you on the road. We successfully passed through the downpour, though we saw that emergency and fire vehicles were heading toward the spot where we had just left the rain. In the city, it was difficult to drive along the highway due to the wind; rocks and various debris flew up from the wheels of nearby vehicles. Therefore, we had to return through the streets. It took a bit longer, but at least we avoided unnecessary adventures.
