The Bonville Salt Desert in northwestern Utah, in the United States, has been a hit among tourists for many years. It is a stunning area along the Great Salt Lake - the largest natural salt lake in the Western Hemisphere and one of the saltiest in the world.
Tourists' interest in visiting has grown even more in the last year since photos of the blue channel appeared on the Internet. The irresistible color of the water in the canal in contrast to the white environment creates an eye-pleasing composition that many have decided to photograph and post on their social networks.
Although exploring unusual and hidden places is a favorite activity of world travelers, it is still important to respect the rules of the locals of a certain area.
The Blue Channel is partly on private property - there are prohibition signs everywhere - and should not be visited without the prior approval of the owner. In addition, you should know that the canal is not a natural phenomenon, but an artificial creation made for industrial purposes.
The local company Intrepid Potash uses the canal as a drainage ditch in the process of extracting minerals. Although the water is not poisonous, it is not intended for bathing. Also, local authorities warn that some parts of the blue canal could be unstable, and collapse.
Staying here is not a good idea, even at the cost of taking the perfect photo for Instagram. Local police officers have also started writing fines to prevent curious people from reaching the blue canal.
