Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
In northeastern Utah and Wyoming, there is a national recreation area called Flaming Gorge. The area's vibrant canyons and 91-mile reservoir are well-liked by all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. The main draw is the reservoir, which was created by a dam that was constructed on the Green River in the 1950s. Boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking are just a few of the favorite water activities.
On land, there are more than 100 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails as well as roads and trails for off-road adventures and snowmobiling. When the gorge is at its most picturesque and genuinely shining with beautiful hues, check it out during sunset or sunrise.
The deep gorges that are today a geographic wonder to all tourists were created by the Green River's hundreds of years of erosion through the area's vibrant rock formations. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the continental United States was created with the construction of the Flaming Gorge Dam in the early 1960s. The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, with its 91-mile-long lake, the Green River, and its deep canyons, mesmerizes both tourists and locals.
- Location: Wyoming
