Antelope Island

We went camping with some friends friday night on Antelope Island, which is out on the Salt Lake. It was pretty stinky down by the water but it was cool to see all the Bison roaming the island. We brought our bikes and went for a ride around part of the island and we toured the historic ranch that has been on the Island to maintain the animals since the late 1800's. The island was originally used by Brigham Young to keep the herds of the church. Ranchers lived on the island to maintain the animals and ownership has changed through the years. The Bison were brought there to rebuild the population after it had almost been extinguished by westward settlers. We were going to stay Saturday night too but left early because a storm was coming in and we were tired of being in the sun all day. I guess on day of fun was sufficient. Sorry I wish I had taken more pictures but I didn't bring my camera on the bike ride and Will and Rachel slept in the car while I toured the historic ranch. So I've only got pictures of the lake shore. I thought it was strange that we only saw two antelope since that is what the island is named for. I enjoyed our stay but Will was not very impressed so we probably won't go there again. It was good to experience it once though. now I can say that I have touched the great salt lake.