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which is also regarded by fishermen
as trout heaven. If you’re hardy
enough to come in the dead of
winter, you’ll even be able to do
some ice fishing!
Hikers, take heart, as there are miles
of trails to give you a sense of the
grandeur of the Flaming Gorge. One
of the more popular walks is along
Red Canyon Rim, where you’ll get
great views of Red Canyon, a
1,700-feet-deep gorge carved by
the Green River eons ago. The route
follows the south side of the rim,
providing many spectacular
overlooks of the lake below. It’s
easy to become mesmerized by the
contrast between the red walls of
the canyon and the blue/green color
of the lake. Make sure to stop in at
the Red Canyon Visitor Center, with
its frontier history and wildlife
exhibits, as well as its free
interpretive programs for kids and
families. Perched high upon the
rocky cliffs of the gorge, the facility
offers a million-dollar view of the
immense canyon.
Flaming Gorge, crosses verdant
forests and vast canyons carved
by the Green River. Most of this
picturesque area is in Wyoming,
with only a small portion lying in
neighboring Utah. Designated a
National Recreation Area, Flaming
Gorge is rich in wildlife and Western
lore, and serves as a grand outdoor
play arena, minus the crowds.
If water is your milieu, you’ll be