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📍Great Basin NP｜Complete One-Day Travel Guide 🗺️🚗

🚩🚩 Travel Guide 🚩🚩 We drove from Salt Lake City via Highways 80 and 93, then continued on Highway 50 to reach Great Basin National Park, located near the border of Nevada and Utah 🚙💨. The entire journey takes about 4.5 hours. Along the way, the roads are sparsely populated—especially Highways 93 and 50, known as “The Loneliest Roads in America” 🛣️🌵. You might even arrive 20 minutes earlier than expected! But stay alert for high temperatures that can cause tire blowouts 🥵🛞, and watch out for sudden wildlife crossings 🦌. You’ll pass the famous Bonneville Salt Flats 🧂☁️—often called the “Mirror of the Sky”—a must-stop photo spot! However, keep your expectations realistic. You’ll also go through the tourist town of Ely 🏘️, which has a train museum worth visiting. If you skip the salt flats and Ely, you can take Highways 6 and 50 from Salt Lake City instead, saving about an hour ⏳. Inside Great Basin National Park, the main attractions are divided into three parts: 1️⃣ ​​Cave Exploration​​ 🕳️✨ The most famous activity! Reservations must be made 30 days in advance on recreation.gov. If you didn’t book ahead, check for on-site availability. Guided tours are offered at fixed times daily—opt for the 90-minute tour (the 30-minute one is very brief). The cave stays around 10°C ❄️, so bring warm clothes! 2️⃣ ​​High-Elevation Hiking​​ 🥾🏔️ Three main trails are available. We chose Trail ③ to see glaciers and ancient bristlecone pines 🌲—it’s the most popular. The other two are Trail ⑤ for lake views 🌊 and Trail ④ for mountain peaks. The round trip from the parking lot to the ancient pines takes about 1.5 hours. With increasing altitude, it gets cooler, and the views change beautifully—totally worth it! 3️⃣ ​​Camping ⛺️ and Stargazing 🌟​​ Perfect for overnight adventures under the stars! 🏩 Accommodation Options: 1️⃣ Salt Lake City 2️⃣ Ely 3️⃣ Campgrounds in the park ⭐ Must-Visit Spots: ① Visitor Center ② Lehman Cave ❤️❤️❤️ ③ Glacier Trail (Bristlecone Pine) ❤️❤️❤️ ④ Summit Trail (Wheeler Peak) ❤️❤️ ⑤ Alpine Lakes Loop Trail (Teresa Lake & Stella Lake) ❤️❤️ 📕 Recommended Route: ① → ② → ③ 🗞 Tips: 1️⃣ Download offline maps in advance 📱🗺️ 2️⃣ Use sun protection and dress in layers—it can be windy at the summit 🌬️🧥 #GreatBasinNationalPark #SaltLakeCity #USRoadTrip #NationalParks #AdventureAwaits #ExploreUtah #HikingTrails #CaveExploring #Stargazing #OutdoorLife

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📍Great Basin NP｜Complete One-Day Travel Guide 🗺️🚗

🚩🚩 Travel Guide 🚩🚩 We drove from Salt Lake City via Highways 80 and 93, then continued on Highway 50 to reach Great Basin National Park, located near the border of Nevada and Utah 🚙💨. The entire journey takes about 4.5 hours. Along the way, the roads are sparsely populated—especially Highways 93 and 50, known as “The Loneliest Roads in America” 🛣️🌵. You might even arrive 20 minutes earlier than expected! But stay alert for high temperatures that can cause tire blowouts 🥵🛞, and watch out for sudden wildlife crossings 🦌. You’ll pass the famous Bonneville Salt Flats 🧂☁️—often called the “Mirror of the Sky”—a must-stop photo spot! However, keep your expectations realistic. You’ll also go through the tourist town of Ely 🏘️, which has a train museum worth visiting. If you skip the salt flats and Ely, you can take Highways 6 and 50 from Salt Lake City instead, saving about an hour ⏳. Inside Great Basin National Park, the main attractions are divided into three parts: 1️⃣ ​​Cave Exploration​​ 🕳️✨ The most famous activity! Reservations must be made 30 days in advance on recreation.gov. If you didn’t book ahead, check for on-site availability. Guided tours are offered at fixed times daily—opt for the 90-minute tour (the 30-minute one is very brief). The cave stays around 10°C ❄️, so bring warm clothes! 2️⃣ ​​High-Elevation Hiking​​ 🥾🏔️ Three main trails are available. We chose Trail ③ to see glaciers and ancient bristlecone pines 🌲—it’s the most popular. The other two are Trail ⑤ for lake views 🌊 and Trail ④ for mountain peaks. The round trip from the parking lot to the ancient pines takes about 1.5 hours. With increasing altitude, it gets cooler, and the views change beautifully—totally worth it! 3️⃣ ​​Camping ⛺️ and Stargazing 🌟​​ Perfect for overnight adventures under the stars! 🏩 Accommodation Options: 1️⃣ Salt Lake City 2️⃣ Ely 3️⃣ Campgrounds in the park ⭐ Must-Visit Spots: ① Visitor Center ② Lehman Cave ❤️❤️❤️ ③ Glacier Trail (Bristlecone Pine) ❤️❤️❤️ ④ Summit Trail (Wheeler Peak) ❤️❤️ ⑤ Alpine Lakes Loop Trail (Teresa Lake & Stella Lake) ❤️❤️ 📕 Recommended Route: ① → ② → ③ 🗞 Tips: 1️⃣ Download offline maps in advance 📱🗺️ 2️⃣ Use sun protection and dress in layers—it can be windy at the summit 🌬️🧥 #GreatBasinNationalPark #SaltLakeCity #USRoadTrip #NationalParks #AdventureAwaits #ExploreUtah #HikingTrails #CaveExploring #Stargazing #OutdoorLife

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