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Also known as: The Flaming Canyon
Flaming Gorge is a massive and spectacular National Recreation Area that straddles the rugged border of southwestern Wyoming and northeastern Utah. Centered around a sprawling 91-mile reservoir carved by the Green River, the landscape is defined by jaw-dropping, brilliant red sandstone cliffs that seem to flame under the setting sun. Named by explorer John Wesley Powell in 1869, this high-desert oasis offers a dramatic contrast of deep blue waters against arid, wind-sculpted canyons, making it a premier destination for water sports and world-class trout fishing.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Boat, kayak, or jet-ski through the deep red canyon waters, fish for record-breaking trophy lake trout, tour the massive Flaming Gorge Dam, and take in the panoramic vistas from the Red Canyon Overlook.