This was a pretty wild place, until in 1964, the dam was completed, blocking the Green river and filling almost 200 feet of a once beautiful canyon. The same one that our hero, John Wesley Powell, explored one hundred years earlier. Now there is a lake and lots of recreational boating in this extensive waterway. Not the same, but still pretty beautiful.
The first night we camped at Canyon Rim campground. Walked over to the edge of canyon and experienced why this is called Flaming Gorge. Coming back to our campsite, we had a difficult time getting into our RV as a herd of big horn sheep were grazing right in front! They obviously didn't hear about the New Years coming.
The following day we hiked Little Hole National Scenic Trail which starts at the base of the dam and follows the Green River. We walked two miles down stream before heading back. Enjoyed watching the trout fisherman on the rafts and boats practicing their fishing.
Our second night of camping was at Fire Hole campground. We figured we would see more pine trees and have cool air; but were we wrong. This was a totally different part of this park. Camped down by the man made lake, but very arid. No pine trees, only scrub, but the night skies with the Milky Way was brilliant.
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