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The expansive Bonneville Salt Flats.
The salt flats are managed by the BLM. This sign shares some of the natural and human history.
The Silver Island Mountains reflect off a temporary lake on the flats.
Look closely at the salt to see that it's not exactly flat, but composed of a variety of different textures.
More interesting textures on the surface.
A break in the salt flats
Be wary around pools of water on the flats. They make excellent photo ops and poor walking surfaces.
Looking down at the Bonneville Salt Flats from the top of Volcano Mountain.