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Show 145 during the summer. ( Hunt and Brown, 1971) In 1972, 0.5 percent of Utah's tourists visited this state park, with most visits shifting to spring. Summer followed spring with fall and winter least popular. ( Hunt, Brown and Kinzler, 1972) Two- tenths percent of Utah's residents visited Willard Bay State Park in 1970. Summer was the favored time of year followed by fall, and no visits were made during the spring or winter months. ( Hunt and Brown, 1971) Of the people residing in the town of Willard, 50 percent said they use Willard Bay for recreation, primarily swimming and boating. ( Gerald and Griffith, 1973) It appears that although Willard Bay and Willard Bay State Park are convenient and readily accessible, neither is especially popular with either residents or tourists. In general, summer is the most favored season in which to visit the Great Salt Lake, Great Salt Lake State Park, Willard Bay State Park, Willard Bay and Lagoon. Fall is favored for visits to the Great Salt Lake Desert and the Bonneville Speedway. Spring is the slowest time to visit the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Table 30 shows total estimated recreational use at various Great Salt Lake attractions for 1973. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GREAT SALT LAKE Although recreational potential of the Great Salt Lake is considered great, several factors limit its development. Noxious insects create a substantial nuisance to visitors, causing great physical irritation as well as an unpleasant odor and a displeasing sight ( see " Noxious Insects," p. 183). The corrosion caused by the extreme salinity hinders recreational boating. The lack of a suitable domestic water supply and waste- water |
