Logan Canyon Scenic Byway ~ Bear Lake Overlook
Posted by: brwhiz
N 41° 55.295 W 111° 27.447
12T E 462068 N 4641170
This scenic overlook is located on the south side of US Highway 89 approximately 5.6 miles southwest of Garden City, Utah.
Waymark Code: WMGPZ0
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2013
Views: 7
From the America's Byways web site:
Pull off the road here for a bird's-eye view of Bear Lake. On clear days, the incredible turquoise blue color of this huge desert lake is caused by limestone particles suspended in the lake. Native American tribes, such as the Shoshone, Bannock and Utes, once gathered here to fish and hunt. From 1824-1828, mountain men also gathered here in great rendezvous or trading fairs, which to these independent wanderers, was a county fair, fiesta and carnival all rolled into one. Today's visitors flock to the lake's sandy beaches and inviting waters to swim, water ski, sun bathe, and sail