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Show Flaming Gorge Country offers year round recreation JEANNA MANDEVILLE year round recreation, breathtak- Times Staff Writer inS scenery, abundant wildlife and classic frontier history can be Located in the heart of Flaming found. The centerpiece and focal Gorge Country a wide range of point to the area is Flaming Gorge .;,- - , - -" ": ' - s ; ,'" 1 ", ; y; "- Hit' -v, fi f i n fi i ' i"i 1 1 ' iiMmmni r ' ' ; , - . Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is the largest boating destination in the area with the lake stretching out for 90 miles. iff fli JTX. .. ,-v . A J I Reservoir. The reservoir provides many recreational activities such as parasailing, waterskiing, camping, powerboating, swimming, rafting and fishing. The reservoir is famous for its fishing and the amazing red rock mountains rising around it. Mackinaw trout, rainbow rain-bow trout, smallmouth bass and Kokanee Salmon all can be found in the water. Below the reservoir lays the Green River. The Green River is renowned for trout fishing and rafting. The recreation area also offers many campgrounds and hiking areas. Flaming Gorge Country was home to pioneers, outlaws, mountain moun-tain men, and Native Americans. John Wesley Powell and John C. Fremont were early visitors during their scientific explorations of the West. In 1869, while on his journey down the Green River, Powell named many local landmarks: Flaming Gorge, Red Canyon, Horeshoe Canyon, the Gates of Lodore. Historic Swett Ranch, Fort Bridger, Brown's Park, and the Oregon trail all offer carefully preserved pre-served glimpses of the early days of the western frontier. Motel accommodations are available avail-able inside the recreation area near Dutch John, and also in nearby near-by Manila. An area pass is required for use of the facilities within the recreation area. Daily, 16-day, and annual passes are available. Call 435-789-1181 for more information. Flaming Gorge is the home of the outdoors MARTIN HARRIS Times Writer Outdoor activities abound in Flaming Gorge, Utah, located in the northeastern corner of the state. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is the largest boating boat-ing destination in the area with the lake stretching out for 90 miles and actually crosses over the border into Wyoming. This boating location is perfect for that long overdue weekend week-end getaway. Come to ski or just enjoy a leisurely boat ride around the lake. Fishing fanatics or just fans of the sport need to come to Flaming Gorge. The fishing is world-class in the area. The lake waters are a prime habitat for a variety of trophy fish, including huge Mackinow and rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and Kokanee salmon. The Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam, is regarded as one of the finest tailwa-ter tailwa-ter fisheries in the world. This is a fly-fisherman's paradise, offering abundant populations of rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout. In fact many record setting fish have been pulled from this lake. Flaming Gorge has three marinas mari-nas and 10 launch ramps, placed conveniently around the lake for easy boat access. Additionally, hiking and camping are among the many popular pastimes pas-times at Flaming Gorge. Commercial and public campgrounds camp-grounds are available to pitch a tent and stare at the stars. The park is also the home of a huge fourth of July fireworks show and a Labor Day Celebration on September 1. Winter is also a great time to visit this wonder of Utah. Cross country skiers and snowmobilers have miles of trails to explore. The solitude of the season is shared with the amazing wildlife in the area. In 1968, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, a 91-mile lake, and the surrounding area in southern Wyoming and northeastern Utah were designated as a National Recreation Area to preserve its natural nat-ural beauty. Flaming Gorge is located close to all the activities in Vernal, including includ-ing rodeos, horse shows, golf courses cours-es and art and culture. Come and enjoy the beauty of Flaming Gorge and its surrounding communities this summer. Flaming Gorge has guided services available. Page 4 Outdoor & Travel Section , Thursday, May 29, 2003 |