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Wendover, Utah: Metaphor, the Tree of Utah

A towering metal "tree" sculpture that's the only vertical thing for hours along I-80's path through the white desert of the Bonneville Salt Flats.

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Metaphor, the Tree of Utah

We heard the fence is around Metaphor because a girl got hurt (minor) and sued someone, so to protect themselves against dumb asses the fence was placed.

[bonelady, 11/04/2010]

Metaphor, the Tree of Utah

Address:
I-80 West, Wendover, UT
Directions:
North side of I-80 mile marker 26 on the north side, 25 miles east of Wendover, NV; 95 miles west of Salt Lake City.
Hours:
Daylight, no stopping. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Nearby Offbeat Places

Salt Flats NessieSalt Flats Nessie, Wendover, UT - 5 mi.
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Bonneville Salt FlatsBonneville Salt Flats, Wendover, UT - 18 mi.
In the region:
Airfield Museum, Atomic Bomb Loading Pit, Wendover, UT - 26 mi.

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