I’m in Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer show. It’s my first time here and I am impressed by the city — its’ very clean, with wide streets and friendly people. I had expected that the city would be on the Great Salt Lake, but this is not the case; it is actually miles away. You can also see the mountains — home to many ski resorts —in the distance to the East.
I’ve been getting my exercise wandering around the show, which takes up the entire Salt Palace as well as the Energy Solutions Arena across the street. But it is now my last day here and it is time to get outside. The kind folks at the Visitors Center gave me some advice on where to go and I decide to head to the University, which is closer to the mountains. I take TRAX, the local tram, to the end of the line. The trip takes about half an hour and gives me an opportunity to see more of Salt Lake City. Until today, my view of the city had been limited to the few blocks around the Salt Palace.
From the end of the tram line, it is a short walk through campus to the foothills. I wander around on some trails and get a great view of the city — and my first look at the famous Salt Lake. I was surprised to see how far it was from the city. Although I didn’t get to the lake itself, I am glad that I managed to get a glimpse of it. I keep walking, admiring the view of lake and mountains, and taking pictures. But the sun is setting and it’s time to get back to civilization. I head back down the hill and wait for the tram to take me back downtown.
So much to see, so little time! Next visit, I will have to take more time to explore the area.
I’ve been getting my exercise wandering around the show, which takes up the entire Salt Palace as well as the Energy Solutions Arena across the street. But it is now my last day here and it is time to get outside. The kind folks at the Visitors Center gave me some advice on where to go and I decide to head to the University, which is closer to the mountains. I take TRAX, the local tram, to the end of the line. The trip takes about half an hour and gives me an opportunity to see more of Salt Lake City. Until today, my view of the city had been limited to the few blocks around the Salt Palace.
From the end of the tram line, it is a short walk through campus to the foothills. I wander around on some trails and get a great view of the city — and my first look at the famous Salt Lake. I was surprised to see how far it was from the city. Although I didn’t get to the lake itself, I am glad that I managed to get a glimpse of it. I keep walking, admiring the view of lake and mountains, and taking pictures. But the sun is setting and it’s time to get back to civilization. I head back down the hill and wait for the tram to take me back downtown.
So much to see, so little time! Next visit, I will have to take more time to explore the area.
View of downtown Salt Lake City with the Great Salt Lake in the distance.
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