THINGS TO DO Visit the Museum: Established in 1967, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum is housed in a 1931 post office building in Green River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum offers a variety of both permanent and seasonal exhibits that give visitors a chance to experience what life was like for the area’s early settlers and Native Americans. Peek into the past by viewing the museum’s collection of antique photos and artifacts that highlight the mining towns of Dines, Winton, E-Plane, Gunn and others. The museum also administers the historic Reliance Tipple where visitors can take an interpretive walking tour around the tipple and hear coal mining stories. Sweetwater County Historical Museum 3 East Flaming Gorge Way Green River, WY 82935 (307) 872-6435 http://www.sweetwatermuseum.org Expedition Island: If you want to blend a little history with your Green River adventure, Expedition Island in the City of Green River is at the ready. Originally a starting point for Major John Wesley Powell’s expeditions in 1869 and 1871, this island oasis is the perfect spot for family picnics, tubing, kayaking, “blue ribbon” trout fishing and rafting. Or just take a stroll on the island’s path while the kids monkey around on the playground. If you visit at just the right time, you can catch an event like the River Festival, Art On the Green or Flaming Gorge Days. SWEETWATER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM WALK IN THE SHOES (OR MOCCASINS) OF EARLY SWEETWATER SETTLERS. From the early 1800s through the present day, Sweetwater County has been a bustling area of Southwest Wyoming’s pioneer settlers and Native Americans. During the western expansion, the county saw the likes of fur traders, miners, rail-roaders and more. Take one step in the county, and it’s easy to transport yourself to the pioneer days. A Taste of History: Luckily, Sweetwater County’s history is well preserved through timeless photography, original structures and the people themselves. From Sioux art pieces dating to the turn of the last century, to a Sharps buffalo rifle owned by Sheriff W. A. Johnson, to the coal mining artifacts from the Union Pacific Coal Company, Sweetwater County has a long list of stories to tell. EXPEDITION ISLAND ADVENTURE AT EVERY BEND. When it comes to really chilling out in Sweetwater County, the Green River is the best place to go. Winding through the stunning Southwest Wyoming landscape, this mighty river offers something fun at every bend for kayakers, canoeists, rafters, tubers and anyone who just wants to get wet and cool off. In the heart of the city, the Green River Whitewater Park and Tubing Channel offers a little bit of everything. From challenging rapids to gentle wading pools, river-goers can wade, swim, tube or take the plunge on up to four-foot drops. Advanced kayakers are known for taking on the southern channel, where Castle Falls churns, waiting to stir the butterflies in excited stomachs. For longer floats, drop a raft, kayak or canoe in at Jamestown, just upstream from Green River, and meander down to the whitewater park. Splash Park: And what would a wet-and-wild Green River adventure be without some time at the Splash Park? Located in Evers Park, adjacent to Expedition Island, this free public park offers six different motion-activated water features, giving you the perfect way to beat the summer heat. GREEN RIVER // 14
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