Sunday Drive: Spiral Jetty takes center stage
For much of our 35 years in Utah, Spiral Jetty has been underwater, visible only with lake levels below 4,195 feet (it’s presently 4,189). About 10 years ago, as the lake dropped, it appeared more often.
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For much of our 35 years in Utah, Spiral Jetty has been underwater, visible only with lake levels below 4,195 feet (it’s presently 4,189). About 10 years ago, as the lake dropped, it appeared more often.
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