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Green River Utah
The state of Utah contains magnificent scenery of the wild and rugged
kind and is a magnet for geologists. People who like to connect with
nature love to visit the area and the city of Green River Utah is a good
base from which to explore. There is a lot of through traffic therefore,
and the local economy is sustained by tourists using the hotels,
restaurants and gas stations.
San Rafael Swell is a region to the west of the city, known for its
geologic features. The area contains canyons, gorges and valleys and has
been mined for uranium. It's a popular spot with hikers, backpackers and
horseback riders. ATV drivers also enjoy the challenge of the terrain.
The Canyonlands Ntnl. Park, near Moab, is another region that has
spectacular rock formations. It lies to the south of Green River Utah
and contains canyons, potholes and other natural features. There is a
Visitor's Center, gift shops, hotels and camping grounds. Visitors can
take a raft out on the river, hike or mountain bike along the trails or
follow the 4 Wheel Drive roads. The Park supports a diverse range of
wildlife, including nocturnal species. There is the chance to see
skunks, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, bats and owls. Other wildlife
includes mule deer, coyotes, porcupines, chipmunks, lizards, snakes,
hawks and eagles.
Another unusual tourist attraction is situated nine miles from Green
River Utah. The Crystal Geyser is a cold water geyser containing carbon
dioxide that erupts every five hours. The landmark is a legacy from the
past, when there was a natural mineral spring.
In addition to the great outdoors, the John Wesley Powell Museum offers
visitors to Green River Utah, an opportunity to learn about the history
of the area and its first settlers. Exhibits include displays on early
Native Americans, the initial explorers and the men who lived and worked
in the mountains. There is also information on the origin of the river
and the riverboat men that worked it. Riverboats are displayed and there
is a virtual river run. The museum takes its name from an explorer
connected with the area.
Golfers are well catered for in this region. The Green River Utah State
Park Golf Course is a 9-hole course, set in the desert terrain and
containing some challenging sand traps. An 18-hole course can be found
nearby, at the Carbon Country Club in Price. There is also the Millsite
Golf Course, a par 36, at Ferron.
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