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Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway Highlight Tour Scenic Byway Highlight Tour FLAMING GORGE From Rock Springs, your journey begins MM 398 MM 31 Take a Dip! Follow the well marked turnoff to Hit the Water! The historic location of at Exit 99 off I-80, following US Hwy 191 Mustang Ridge, a favorite boat launch and camp- Brennegar’s Crossing is one of many unpaved ing area. On the way is Sunny Cove, a popular roads along your journey north that offer access south through the high desert country. lake swim beach. to more remote regions of the lake. Vast sweeping landscapes unfold, MM 396 MM 24 which are home to large herds of prong- River Playground The Little Hole Road takes one See that Water Tower? It is the site of Buckboard down to the most popular access point along the Marina, offering the most northern marina services horn, wild horses, mule deer and many Green River. This day use area offers boat ramps, and an excellent ice fishing departure point. species of raptors. picnicking, rafting, hiking and trophy trout fishing. MM 8 MM 500 MM 395 Barren Lands Learn more about the incredibly Historic Routes As you cross the bridge over the Dam Good Views. The Flaming Gorge Dam & sculpted towers and chimneys that dominate this railroad tracks; you are crossing a major historic Reservoir Overlook is just around the corner on area of the gorge. transportation corridor. During pioneer times, this short paved road. The waters before you are this was part of the famous Overland Stage Trail, 3-400 feet deep! Many stationary boats you see IN GREEN RIVER a vital route across the Wild West. In the late are likely seeking the state record Lake Trout that Expedition Island This is where John Wesley 1860’s, the Transcontinental Railroad was built prosper in these waters. Powell began his voyage of exploration down the along the same corridor. uncharted waters of the Green and Colorado Rivers. MM 393 Today, visitors can enjoy trails, swimming, kayaking MM 511 Take a Free Tour! Don’t miss Flaming Gorge’s and picnicking at this idyllic site. Art Gallery of Time Also known as the Little premier Visitor Center at Flaming Gorge Dam! Open Firehole Overlook, the interpretive sign explains year round, one can enjoy interpretive displays of the HEADING SOUTH FROM GREENDALE JUNCTION some of the vast geologic forces which carved and area and free dam tours in summer. Enjoy the newly ON US HWY 191; crumbled the landscape before you. constructed picnic facilities, boat dock and fishing pier located at the other end of the parking area. MM 372.5 MM 513 Backroads Tour The Red Cloud Loop follows a winding unpaved route to Vernal and shows off Canyons, and Spires, and Chimneys, Oh My! Greendale Junction – is the intersec- The Big Firehole Turnout is a 10 mile paved road another side of the Ashley National Forest, offering offering the northern most access to Flaming tion of US Hwy 191 and UT Hwy 44. scenic lakes, trails, meadows and views a little off Gorge. The unique Chimney formations have been the beaten path. carved by wind and water erosion. Big Firehole From here, a choice needs to be made… MM 363 offers boat launch, camping, restroom and picnic south on US Hwy 191 continues to Ver- facilities along the lake. Dinosaur Trackway One of the many attrac- nal and the land of dinosaurs. North tions of this popular park where dinosaurs once MM 535-537 roamed. Today, Red Fleet State Park offers scenic Birds of Prey Several unmarked turnouts on on UT Hwy 44 leads to historic Green boating, camping and fishing. the east side offer sweeping views of Clay Basin, River WY. Either direction is packed where one can see over 60 miles into Utah, HWY 40 Colorado and Wyoming. This area has the highest with scenic wonders and countless UT Fieldhouse of Natural History Located right concentration of Raptors (Hawks, Falcons, Eagles, in town, this museum is a popular family attraction! and Vultures) in the lower 48 states. Clay Basin recreational opportunities! Surrounded by life-size dinosaurs, the museum of- also serves as a major underground storage facility fers a number of interactive displays and exhibits on for the numerous natural gas wells in the region. HEADING NORTH ON UT HWY 44; the region’s prehistoric fossils and artifacts. MM 549 MM 3.5 HWY 40 Outlaw Country At Minnie’s Gap, the road to Spectacular Views The Red Canyon Visitor Dinosaur National Monument Dinosaurs may the east travels 20 miles on paved and graded Center is located on a rocky point, 1,700 feet have drawn you to the monument, but be ready roads to historic Browns Park. Its remote location above the lake as it winds through this deep to be amazed by the rest of the park. Visitors are along three state borders attracted many outlaws canyon. Stunning overlooks are plentiful here stunned to discover incredibly scenic areas, thrilling and Browns Park became a major way station on any time of year. whitewater rafting and scenic drives. The world the Outlaw Trail. Its most famous residents were famous wall of dinosaur bones is displayed in a Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, although MM 14.5 or MM 22 brand new Exhibit Hall that compliments the new a colorful list of others like Matt Warner, Tom Geology Unbound You may enter this 13 mile Visitor Center below. Horn, Queen Ann & Josie Bassett, Isom Dart and loop from either direction to enjoy the amazing Mexican Joe Herrera added to its notorious fame. views of the Sheep Creek National Geologic Area. For further traveler information Keep your eyes peeled for the bighorn sheep that Today, the charm of Browns Park is that it is little visit any of these area websites: changed from those frontier years, although fly call this area home. rods have replaced six guns for most of its visitors. www.RockSpringsChamber.com MM 17.5 www.TourWyoming.com Another Kodak Moment? Grab your camera MM 401 www.FlamingGorgeCountry.com Powell’s Namesake A splendid view of the lake and enjoy the fiery red cliffs that tower over scenic awaits you at this byway pullout. The colorful red Sheep Creek Bay. www.GRChamber.com cliffs across the lake inspired early explorer John www.Dinoland.com Wesley Powell to name the area Flaming Gorge. MM 43 The town of Manila and Lucerne Marina are Pronghorn Central Lucerne Peninsula is a great also visible across the lake. Antelope Flats offers place to view these fleet high desert mammals and * Mile Markers (MM) are small green signs, located each mile along the road. Please note: As you change highways and camping, wildlife viewing and access to is the major marina and camping development on the lake. cross state lines, the MM numbers are not consecutive! Mile excellent lake fishing. Marker locations are approximate. Always pay close attention to other traffic as you pull in and out of these stops! FLAMING GORGE SCENIC BYWAYS Recreation Pass Use Required: Use of some facilities in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area requires a daily Use Pass for your vehicle..
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