Flaming Gorge Nat. Rec. Area is managed by the US Forest Service, Ashley National Forest, and Bureau of Reclamation. There are over 600 camping and picnic units, two visitor centers, over 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking, etc.
There are year-round recreational opportunities centered around the 91-mile reservoir and the Green River. Scenic drives are aplenty. The premier tour is the Flaming Gorge-Unitas National Scenic Byway and the Wyoming loop around the reservoir which offer many roadside exhibits and short nature trails.
The pictures don't truly show the beauty. You have to see it in person.
These were shot on our way down into Firehole Canyon.
We encountered this critter on our adventure. At first we thought it was a badger but the ranger (we showed her the picture) advised us that it was a Yellow-bellied Marmot. all we know it that it was on a mission, it shot across the road really fast and scurried up the hill. This was the only shot I could get.
As we continued down the byway you can see how steep the road was getting.
I missed the sign however it said that the down grade was "9%". Fortunately we were in the Jeep and not in the motorhome (although we have encountered a few of these hills with the RV).
We were heading down into the area called Anteloope Flat. Can you imagine how beautiful this would look when the sun starts to set (or sunrise too) and hits the side of the mountain?
Some pronghorn antelope were grazing on the side of the road as we passed.
Panorama of Antelope Flat.
Down near the water we encountered this Ospray family. There's Mom, Dad and two little ones (however the little ones were getting quite big and look like they were getting ready to leave the nest).
There's no shortage of gasoline in this country, however, one wouldn't know that by looking at the price. This gas station was down in the area called Dutch John. There was a store there with limited food service, gas/fuel/snacks, you could rent a kayak or raft, and of course souveniers too.
The Green River
The dam from above.
You can see the windy roads that you travel on throughout the area but it is truly a beautiful scenic drive and a must do if you are ever in the area.
The day we were here it was a hot one and there were several boats out on the water.
One of numerous informative sign boards that are located throughout the area.
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