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The Bonneville Salt Flats are a densely packed salt pan. The area is a remnant of the Pleistocene Lake Bonneville and is the largest of many salt flats located west of the Great Salt Lake. Parts of the Salt Flats are carved into canals/ponds used by Intrepid Potash to extract valuable minerals from the rich brines coursing through them. The canals were designed for an industrial purpose, and they may be unsafe for boating and swimming, according to BLM officials who oversee much of the land.

an expanse of white sand with mountains in the distance on a cloudy day at low tide

The Bonneville Salt Flats are a magical, otherworldly experience. Walking on them feels somewhat akin to walking on ice in a desert. It was pretty dry on our visit, but the flats are a whole different place after rainfall. 90 minutes by car from Salt Lake City, the salt flats should be a must-visit on your trip to Utah. Thank you so much, @karlieplace, for taking us out to see the flats and experiment with nature photography with @bh.creators. What a great way to close out #WITSUtah! #vi...

Experience the magic of the Bonneville Salt Flats as light dances across the landscape. From cool pre-dawn blues to the stark white of midday and the warm hues of sunset, witness the breathtaking transformation. #BonnevilleSaltFlats #SaltFlats

Witness the captivating transformation of the Bonneville Salt Flats as daylight unfolds. The pre-dawn hours cast a cool, ethereal blue across the vast expanse, creating a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. As the sun ascends, the salt flats become a brilliant, stark white canvas, reflecting the intense midday light. Finally, as the day gives way to twilight, the setting sun paints the salt crust with warm, vibrant hues, casting long shadows and adding a touch of magic to this unique…

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