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Here at Nerd Roamer, we love nerding out about the history, science and culture of the places we travel, but we were tired of burying our heads in guidebooks with so much out there to see and do. Let us do the heavy lifting on digging up fun facts and fascinating stories on the places your family visits. Whether you are on the road or just want to learn more about the world out there, we’ve got you covered. Deep Dives for Long Drives. This is Nerd Roamer. Roam Wisely.
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Continuing on our Season One journey through Utah, we will consider the Salt Lake Valley. For some travelers, it can be nothing more than a spot to stock up on supplies or get a night's rest before venturing on to one of Utah's national parks. Don't sleep on the GSL, though. The Great Salt Lake has a pretty cool natural history of its own. From its predecessor in the Pleistocene, Lake Bonneville, to its modern incarnation as the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, the Great Salt Lake has shaped the land around it in thousands of different ways. Just how salty is it? You'll have to listen to find out.
Pairs well with I-80 and I-15, and is perfect for passing through the Salt Lake Valley.
Beyond the lake itself, the land around it plays host to thousands of migrating birds, unique endemic species, and a herd of American Bison with a winding controversial history of their own.
Knowledge Nugget: The (Disappearing?) Bonneville Salt Flats and Speedway
Deep Dive: Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place by Terry Tempest Williams
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