"Located within the Great Salt Lake—the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere—this island’s size shifts with water levels (deepest in spring and early summer from snowmelt). The western half is shielded from metropolitan light, making it the prime area for dark skies; primitive campsites along the shore provide a serene, relatively unpolluted setting for watching the stars." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines