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Show 144 visited the refuge, mostly in spring. Summer was followed by fall in popularity, with no visits made during the winter. ( Hunt, Brown and Kinzler, 1972) Great Salt Lake State Park Great Salt Lake State Park is relatively new and remains to be " discovered" by both residents and tourists. In 1970, spring was the most popular season to visit this new state park, with fall and summer following. No visits were made during the winter. Nearly 1.5 percent of Utah's tourists indicated they had visited Great Salt Lake State Park in 1970. ( Hunt and Brown, 1971) Fully 50 percent of all the visitors to the Great Salt Lake State Park in 1970 were out- of- state tourists. Weekday crowds ranged from 600- 800 people, and weekends saw a thousand or more. Of the people visiting Great Salt Lake State Park in 1970, 80- 85 percent actually waded in the waters of the Great Salt Lake. In 1971, only 0.2 percent of Utah's tourists visited Great Salt Lake State Park, mostly during the summer. ( Hunt, Brown and Kinzler, 1972) Willard Bay State Park Willard Bay State Park is situated on a large diked freshwater reservoir. Located to the west of the town of Willard, this state park is readily accessible to tourists and residents alike. The hourglass configuration of the land ensures that most travellers in the area must pass through Willard. Thirty- five percent of Utah's tourists pass through the Willard Corridor, and most are out- of- state visitors primarily interested in visiting historical sites. In 1970, only 0.7 percent of Utah's tourists visited Willard Bay State Park, with virtually all visits made |
