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National Park Service
Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is the legacy of rivers, past and present. Here, preserved in the sands of an ancient river, is a time capsule from the world of dinosaurs. The Dinosaur Fossil Quarry Visitor Center
is a world-renowned site where remarkable discoveries continue to be made and displayed to the public. Scenic drives, river-rafting, hiking, and backcountry camping are popular activities. |
National Park Service
Fossil Butte National Monument
The fossils of Fossil Lake are among the most perfectly preserved remains of ancient plant and animal life in the world. Detailed exhibits tell of this remarkable story that continues to unfold among the sagebrush and wildflowers of Wyoming.
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U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
This recreation area covers over 200,000 acres of scenic land surrounding Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Facilities include nine boat ramps as well as marinas with services, supplies and boat rentals. Trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are available. Lodging options range from numerous campgrounds to cabins and motel-style accommodations at Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge lodges. Call (435) 784-3445 for more information.
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
John Jarvie Ranch Historic Site
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John Jarvie settled on the Green River in Browns Park in 1880. This historic site now includes Jarvie's original dugout home, blacksmith shop and store, a cemetery and a museum. There are picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms, with camping nearby. Open year-round. Call (435) 885-3307 for more information. |
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Flaming Gorge Dam
Flaming Gorge Dam, in a deep canyon of the Green River, Northeastern Utah; built 1958–63 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as a major unit in the Colorado River storage project. The dam regulates the flow of the upper river and produces hydroelectricity. Flaming Gorge Lake, extending 91 mi (146 km) upstream, is part of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, administered by the U.S. Forest Service. The canyon was named in 1869 by the U.S. explorer John Wesley Powell because the brilliant red gorge, from a distance, looked as if it were on fire.
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