Hot Springs of the Salt Lake Region, Utah

Adam Haydock
Jun 28
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The Salt Lake region sits above significant geothermal activity — the same Basin and Range fault system that formed the Wasatch Front pushes heat toward the surface in dozens of locations. The warm springs and geothermal features around the Salt Lake basin are accessible day trips for anyone based in the city, offering a contrast to the vertical caving and canyon exploration that defines the rest of the region.

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Hot Springs of the Salt Lake Region, Utah

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