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SET YOUR BOLD SIDE On Fire Something amazing happens when you strip away the crowds and set foot in one of the nation’s most unspoiled natural playgrounds. You get to rediscover what adventure is all about. Experience Flaming Gorge Country and drive around the Flaming Gorge – Green River Basin Scenic Byway, a newly designated All-American Road - one of only 37 All-American roads in the country! The Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway loops around the dramatic landscapes surrounding Lake Flaming Gorge. Situated where the rugged Uinta Mountains meet the expansive Wyoming Desert, the breathtaking scenery is the perfect setting for year-round recreation and home to a wide array of wildlife like Pronghorn Antelope, Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer, Eagles, and more! The area offers endless recreation opportunities, from water sports like rafting, kayaking, boating, and paddleboarding to hiking trails for all ages and abilities and extraordinary fishing. Just 30 minutes south of the hustle and bustle of the city, Flaming Gorge Country is an outdoor lover’s wonderland. Throughout history, Flaming Gorge Country has hosted mountain men, pioneers, outlaws, and Native Americans. Today, it welcomes anyone with an insatiable appetite for adventure and those just looking to enjoy the stunning scenery. The fun continues year-round, even when the snowflakes begin to fall. The area offers everything from cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to ice fishing for the big catch. No matter the time of year, Flaming Gorge Country is a “must-see” while visiting Sweetwater County. If you want to simply enjoy the sights and leave the planning to us, full-day guided bus tours of Flaming Gorge are available during the summer months. Learn more on page 45.
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