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Learn how to plan your trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats, a 300,000-acre stretch of blindingly white salt crust in Utah's west desert. Find out when to go, where to stay, what to pack, and how to enjoy this unique and fragile environment.
Learn about the history, geography, and land speed records of the Bonneville Salt Flats, a large salt pan in Utah, USA. Find out how the flats are affected by environmental factors and how they are used for racing and filming.
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The Bureau of Land Management, Reilly Industries, Inc. (1991 to 2004), Intrepid Wendover Potash, LLC (2004 to present), and the Bonneville racing community (represented by the "Save the Salt" foundation) are concerned about potential deterioration of the Bonneville Salt Flats, and through cooperative agreements are attempting to replenish salt to t...
The potential for racing at Bonneville was first recognized in 1896 by W.D. Rishel, who was scouting a bicycle race course from New York to San Francisco. Rishel returned and convinced daredevil Teddy Tezlaff to attempt an automobile speed record on the flats. Tezlaff drove his Blitzen Benz 141.73 m.p.h. to set an unofficial record in 1914. Further...
Managed by the BLM as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern and Special Recreation Management Area, the Bonneville Salt Flats are a 30,000 acre expanse of hard, white salt crust on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake basin in Utah. "Bonneville" is also on the National Register of Historic Landmarks because of its contribution to land speed ...
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Learn about the formation, history and events of the Bonneville Salt Flats, a 30,000 acre expanse of hard, white salt crust in Utah. Find out how to visit, plan and enjoy this natural wonder and speed destination.
Bonneville Salt Flats is a dry, open area near Lake Bonneville known for car racing and a remnant of the ancient lake. Read reviews from travelers who visited this unique and scenic place, see photos, and learn about tours and experiences.
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- Greenhaven, Wendover, 84083, Utah
Learn everything you need to know before visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats, a stunning and unique landscape near Salt Lake City. Find out when to go, what to bring, how to drive, and more in this comprehensive guide.
Feb 9, 2023 · Learn about the history, geography and photography tips of the Bonneville Salt Flats, a unique landscape of white salt in Utah. Find out the best time, locations and conditions to capture stunning photos of the flats and the mountains.
