Back in May we took road trip from Colorado to Park City, Utah to celebrate my birthday and enjoy getting away from home for just a couple of days. Park City is a resort town, similar to Aspen in Colorado. Walking shops, delicious food and mountain air made for the perfect getaway.

One of the things we didn’t consider when planning our trip was the overall elevation. While Denver is a mile high, Park City tops off at 7,000 feet. That means that even during late spring and summer Park City has snowstorms and chilly weather.

To escape the cold we decided to take a day trip into Salt Lake City to experience Antelope Island State Park. Antelope Island is just outside city and backs up to the Great Salt Lake. Home to over 550 bison Antelope Island offers the opportunity to experience wildlife from a safe distance while enjoying views of the mountains and surrounding canyon.

Entry to the park is $15 per car for the day, and includes access to the scenic highway abundant with bison. A leisurely drive through the park lasted about 4 hours and provided sights of both bison and antelope. The road itself is well paved so 4 wheel drive is not a requirement to visit the park, although some dirt roads can be bumpy in places.