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VACATION PLANNER

TAKE A WYOMING ROAD TRIP


& FILL UP IN SWEETWATER COUNTY

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SWEETWATER COUNTY
WYOMING
Fill Up on Adventure, History and Cowboy Spirit!
At the junction of Interstate 80 and Highway 191, Sweetwater County is the perfect stopping point to refuel and rediscover as you make your way to or from the National Parks of Wyoming. View majestic wild mustangs in beautiful open spaces. Traverse the rugged unspoiled terrain where T-Rex once hunted. Float down the breathtaking Green River, leading to Lake Flaming Gorge. Go back in time with Indian Petroglyphs. Ride across Killpecker Sand Dunes that reach 100 feet high and are over 70 miles long.

Com discover th beaut an adventur of Sweetwater Count .

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(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

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SWC Fast Facts


Sweetwater County is located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 191 in Southwest Wyoming. The county offers: 65 restaurants Over 2,000 sleeping rooms (40 lodging properties)

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Rock Springs

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Cheyenne

3 major shopping destinations 2 golf courses

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Several art galleries 3 museums

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Multi-million dollar recreation facilities Not to mention the abundance of outdoor adventure attractions to explore!

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FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA


Unspoiled and lacking the crowds of most recreation areas, Flaming Gorge Country is an outdoor wonderland. Year-round recreational opportunities abound on the 91-mile Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the famed Green River. A wide range of active pursuits will fill your days like boating, camping, and hiking or you can just sit back and take in the breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

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Flaming Gorge Country provides the contrast in scenery for which the West is famous, from the rugged Uinta Mountains to the expansive Wyoming deserts. This spectacular combination provides a roomy habitat for a variety of big-game animals, including moose, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep. Rich in Western lore, Flaming Gorge Country was home to mountain men, pioneers, outlaws and Native Americans. Scenic drives are an easy way to experience Flaming Gorges beauty. In fact, one of the best ways to see our famous wild horses is to look right out your car window! Winter is a magical time of year here in Flaming Gorge Country as well. Whether youre on cross-country skis or ice fishing, there are miles of country to explore.

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Experience the beauty of Flaming Gorge Country all year long.

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(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

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Tollgate Rock
A natural gate on the south side of Tollgate Rock was used as a toll road for early Mormon settlers.

The Palisades
During the early part of the 19th century, the Palisades were used as a reference point for trappers and traders for the American Fur Company.

Castle Rock
Rich with fossilized fish and plants, these layers of rock are a testimony to the vast lake of the past.Throughout history it has had many names, including Citadel and Indian Head Rock.

Kissing Rocks

WHITE MOUNTAIN PETROGLYPHS


Venture 26 miles northeast of Rock Springs to see ancient artworks known as the White Mountain Petroglyphs. Over a dozen panels bearing hundreds of figures were etched into sandstone bedrock of the Eocene Bridger formation. Many of the petroglyphs date back to early historic times, ranging from 200 to as much as 1,000 years ago.

Native Americans believed the spirits of two doomed lovers from opposing tribes inhabited these rocks that appear to come together in a kiss.

Boars Tusk
Rising to 400 feet above the desert floor, Boars Tusk is a core of an ancient volcano that holds great religious importance to Native Americans in the area.

ROCK FORMATIONS
Sweetwater County is rich in geological points of interest. There are several rock formations in the area that tell the tale of time and the elements affecting the landscape of Wyoming.

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PILOT BUTTE WILD HORSES


Watch for wild horses between Rock Springs and Green River across the top of White Mountain near Pilot Butte Rock Formation. Be on the lookout for other wildlife like antelope, desert elk, deer, rabbits, coyotes, hawks, eagles and sage grouse, among others. Youll also have a chance to take in some of the best vistas in Wyoming as you see these beautiful horses roam free.
photo courtesy of Marco Rubeck

SEEDSKADEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE


The Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1965, and the refuge encompasses more than 26,000 acres along the river between Fontenelle Dam and Green River. Seedskadee offers excellent world-class trout fishing, big game hunting and bird watching, featuring more than 200 species of birds, including waterfowl and the upland bird.

KILLPECKER SAND DUNES


These dunes can reach heights of over 100 feet and are over 70 miles long from west to east. The biggest dunes are in the Killpecker Dune Field, which begins several miles north of the town of Rock Springs. The area around the Killpecker Dune Field is home to a herd of rare desert elk, found nowhere else in North America.

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(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

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Green River Bike Park
Features include dirt jumps, an elevated trail with ladder bridges, a pump track with turns and roller pumps and a beginner skills area. For an easy ride, families can hop on their bikes and tour the parks edges on the Loop Trail.

Green River Mountain Bike Trails


Green River has several bike trails of varied terrain and difficulty located just minutes from town. Brent & Mikes Trail, Fast Exit, Pick Poison, and Draino are just a few of the trails that offer a physical challenge and awe-inspiring views.

MOUNTAIN BIKING AND TRAILS


Sweetwater County has the terrain and levels of difficulty that gets the adrenaline pumping for any mountain biker, beginners and experts alike. With miles of trails, stunning vistas, a beautiful landscape and year round accessibility; Sweetwater County is the perfect place to let your wheels hit the dirt.
*The majority of the trail system is one-track with no motorized vehicles allowed.

Cherokee Trail/Currant Creek Ranch Bicycle Loop


One of the most adventurous mountain biking trails in Sweetwater County is the Cherokee Trail/ Currant Creek Ranch Loop. The mountain biking route is twenty miles long, starting and ending at the Currant Creek Ranch near Flaming Gorge.

For maps and more information about the trails, contact the Green River Chamber at 307-875-5711 or 800-FL-GORGE.
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WATER ACTIVITIES: KAYAKING, EXPEDITION ISLAND, SPLASH PARK


There are several water attractions to keep you cool during your visit to Sweetwater County.

The Green River


The Green River runs through the city and can be accessed from many points. It is a water-lovers dream for floating, swimming and cooling down. Many people float the river starting in Jamestown, just west of Green River and end at Expedition Island. Water enthusiasts need to remember to wear safety vests, sunscreen and take basic water precautions.

Lazy River and North Channel Tubing


This area features a series of drops and three large pools perfect for those who want to float and relax.

Castle Falls Feature


A state-of-the-art whitewater park and play feature is located at the southeast tip of Expedition Island Park. This high-powered feature caters to intermediate and advanced kayakers, rafters and river runners. Because of the variability in seasonal Green River flows, a series of 8 gates allow adjustment in performance of the whitewater feature in real time.

Splash Park
photo courtesy of Jenissa Bartlett

This water-themed park is located in Evers Park and is adjacent to Expedition Island. The park is free to the public. It is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day and is a cool way to beat the heat during a hot summer day. The Splash Park has six different motion activated water features that splash, spray and delight attendees from 10 am to 8 pm seven days a week.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

FISHING
In Sweetwater County, anglers have a variety of fishing options that all offer one thing some of the best coldwater fishing in the country. Flaming Gorge Reservoir tempts local and out of state fisherman with abundant trout filled waters. The Green River and Flaming Gorge Reservoir are home to world-class lake trout, including brown and rainbow trout, in addition to kokanee salmon and small mouth bass.

Ice Fishing
When the temperatures drop, ice fishing on the Flaming Gorge can be very good for burbot and rainbow trout beginning in mid-December. Smaller lake trout swim freely and are often caught by anglers fishing for rainbow trout. So bundle up!

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GOLFING
Come and play two of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in Wyoming. The Rolling Green Country Club and the White Mountain Golf Course both offer beautiful views, well maintained courses and are nestled into the unmistakeable Sweetwater County landscape. You might even see a moose or a deer when you are teeing off.
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CAMPING
Grab your tent, pack the car and hit the road to Sweetwater County. The area is home to 15 campgrounds and RV parks, allowing plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the countryside. Most of the land in Sweetwater County is designated to the public with unlimited access, offering plenty of room to roam, vistas to view and places to explore. For a complete listing of campgrounds, please visit our website: www.tourwyoming.com.

HUNTING
Sweetwater Countys desert environment offers a unique experience for hunters. The largest migratory herd of pronghorn antelope in the lower 48 states and a rare desert elk herd live in Sweetwater County. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Regulations are revised periodically and hunters are encouraged to check for updates on a regular basis. Visit www.wgfd.wyo.gov for more information.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

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SWEETWATER EVENTS COMPLEX


This 320-acre facility operates 365 days a year, hosting everything from recreational shows and holiday celebrations to livestock and equestrian events. Popular events include the National High School Finals Rodeo, Southwest Wyomings Home and Garden Show, Wasatch Gun Shows, Red Desert Roundup Rodeo, Shrine Circus, Oktoberfest, Holiday Craft Fair, Cowboys Against Cancer Annual Banquet, State National Barrel Horse Association Finals, USTRC Team Roping, the Red Desert Classic Futurity and Derby, Mountain States Circuit Finals PRCA ProRodeo and dont forget the flagship event, Wyomings Big Show. Each summer, the Big Show draws folks from hundreds of miles to Rock Springs and the Sweetwater Events Complex. Wyomings Big Show delivers on fun with rodeo action, family-friendly carnival rides, a wide variety of delicious carnival food, evening concerts and 4-H and livestock exhibits.
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Signature Events
Wyomings Big Show National High School Finals Rodeo Southwest Wyomings Home and Garden Show Demolition Derby Oktoberfest Red Desert Classic Futurity and Derby Wasatch Gun Shows

Sweetwater Speedway at the Sweetwater Events Complex


Savor the sweet roar of engines at the Sweetwater County Speedway, with plenty of entertainment on tap throughout the summer. From motocross to stock cars to a full-contact Demolition Derby, nearly every weekend is packed with motor-driven excitement. Several signature events are held at Sweetwater Speedway, located at the Sweetwater Events Complex, including BMX Races, Stock Car Racing and Motocross Racing. Stock car races are scheduled almost every weekend in May, June, July and August. Racers vie for the track championship in late August. Several of the races will feature Dwarf Cars U.S.A. Many motocross events are also scheduled throughout the summer. Another crowd favorite is the always exciting BMX racing and the Demolition Derby. One thing is certain, there is always some heart pounding excitement going on at the Sweetwater Speedway.

State National Barrel Horse Association Finals Mountain States Circuit Finals PRCA ProRodeo

Contact
(307) 352-6789 www.SweetwaterEvents.com

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

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HISTORICAL TRAILS
Sweetwater County has more miles of still-visible pioneer trails than any other area in the country. The Oregon Trail, Pony Express Route, Cherokee Trail, Overland Trail and Old Emigrant Trail all pass through Sweetwater County. In fact, Highway 28 parallels the Oregon, Mormon, Pioneer, Pony Express and California Historic Trails.

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MUSEUMS
With so much historic importance in one area, Sweetwater County has three museums that tell the story of the regions past.

The Rock Springs Historical Museum


photo courtesy of Jenissa Bartlett

The Rock Springs Historical Museum is proud of the towns past and the perseverance it took to carve a life out of the unforgiving landscape. The museum houses many different exhibits on life in a western coal town and some of the colorful outlaws of the towns past like Butch Cassidy and Calamity Jane.

The Sweetwater County Museum


The Sweetwater County Museum is a treasure trove of bygone days and is laid out so visitors can experience what life was like for early settlers and Native Americans. Long and short-term exhibits, a large photograph collection, Native American artifacts, White Mountain petroglyphs, fur trade, mining, transportation, communication, ethnic diversity, and civic and economic development and local history materials trace the story of Sweetwater County from 1820 to the present.

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WWCC Natural History Museum


Dinosaurs are long gone now, but you can see five life-size replicas of these hulking creatures at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. In addition to the five dinosaur replicas, the museum displays several wall-mounted fossils of fish, huge leaves and reptiles that have been discovered in the area. You can also see interesting artifacts such as prehistoric pottery, smaller fossils and items associated with the earliest known humans who lived in the vicinity.

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SIGHTSEEING
Sweetwater County is your perfect stop along the way to the national parks of Wyoming or a great place for your next vacation. With so many adventures, your days in Sweetwater County will be filled with plenty to see and do!
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SIGNATURE EVENTS
MARCH: Little Firehole Blowout Hockey Tournament. APRIL: Sweetwater County High School Rodeo. MAY: Green River Expedition Freestyle, Kayak Competition. JUNE: Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo. Flaming Gorge Days. Flaming Gorge Motorcycle Days. Rods and Rails Car Show. JUNE-AUGUST: Concerts in the Park Weekly. JULY-SEPTEMBER: Farmers Market Rock Springs - Every Thursday; Green River - Every Wednesday. Red Desert Roundup Rodeo. JULY: International Day. Mountain Bike Jam. National High School Finals Rodeo. JULY-AUGUST: Wyomings Big Show. AUGUST: Demolition Derby. Sweetwater Blues N Brews Festival. Art on the Green. River Festival. Sweetwater Downs Horseracing. OCTOBER: Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo. NOVEMBER: Home and Holiday Show. Holiday Classic Tack & Horse Auction. DECEMBER: Lighted Parade.

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PLAN YOUR TRIP


With so much to do in Sweetwater County, it might be helpful to use one of these itineraries to help guide your stay.
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Self-Guided Wild Horse Loop Tour: Departing from Green River or Rock Springs 12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m. Lunch: Green River, WY 1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. (includes 1 hr. travel time) White Mountain Petroglyphs: NE of Rock Springs 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m. Killpecker Sand Dunes: NE of Rock Springs 4:30 p.m.5:00 p.m. Scenic Drive to Rock Springs, WY 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. Dinner: Rock Springs, WY 10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Rock Springs Historical Museum, Rock Springs, WY 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. Lunch: Rock Springs, WY 1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m. Natural History/Dinosaur Museum: Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY 2:30 p.m.3:15 p.m. Scenic Drive to Farson 3:15 p.m.3:30 p.m. Ice Cream: Farson Mercantile 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. Historic Trails: Highway 28, Green River, WY 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. Dinner: Green River, WY

Regional Attractions
Make Sweetwater County your home base for an unforgettable Wyoming vacation. Take a day trip to Salt Lake City and visit Temple Square or to Park City and ride the Alpine Slide. Take a day or two to explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Spend a day in Pinedale snowmobiling or watching the annual dog sled race. Spend a day traveling to South Pass City to visit the historic Carissa Gold Mine.

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Lodging Green River Coachman Inn, 470 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-3681 Flaming Gorge Motel, 316 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-4190 Hampton Inn & Suites, 1055 Wild Horse Canyon Road, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-5300 Little America, 20 miles West of Green River on I-80, 6945 State Highway 374, Little America, WY 82929, 888-652-9042 Mustang Motel, 550 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-2468 Oak Tree Inn, 1170 W Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-3500 Super 8 Motel, 280 West Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-9330 Sweet Dreams Inn, 1410 Uinta Dr., Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-7554 Western Inn, 890 West Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-2840

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Lodging Rock Springs Area Americas Best Value Inn & Suites , 2518 Foothill Boulevard, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-9600 or 800-442-9692 Best Western Outlaw Inn, 1630 Elk St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6623 or 800-528-1234 Budget Host Inn, 1004 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6673 or 800-283-4678 Cody Motel, 75 Center St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6675 Comfort Inn & Suites, 2622 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-9100 Days Inn, 1545 Elk St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-5646 or 800-329-7466 Econolodge, 1635 Elk St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-4217 or 800-548-6621 Economy Guest Village, 1430 Ninth St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-3763 Elk Motel, 1100 Elk St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-9400 Hampton Inn & Suites, 1901 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-9222 or 800-892-1203 Holiday Inn, 1675 Sunset Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-9200 or 877-863-9200 Holiday Inn Express, 1660 Sunset Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-9200 Homewood Suites Hilton, 60 Winston Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-0764 LaQuinta Inn, 2717 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-1770 or 800-923-4835 Motel 6, 2615 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-1850 or 800-466-8356 Motel 8, 108 Gateway Boulevard, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-8200 or 888-362-8200 Quality Inn, 1670 Sunset Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-9490 or 800-228-5150 Rocky Mountain Motel, 1204 9th St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-3443 Saddle Lite Motel, 1411 9th St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-1846 Sands Inn, 1556 9th St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-3739 Sitzmans Motel, 4072 Highway 191, Farson, WY 82932, 307-273-9246 Springs Motel, 1525 9th St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6683 Super 8 Motel, 88 Westland Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-3800 or 800-800-8000

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Flaming Gorge Lodges & Guest Ranches Flaming Gorge Resort, 1100 E Flaming Gorge Resort, Dutch John, UT 84023, 435-889-3773 Red Canyon Lodge, 2450 W Red Canyon Lodge, Flaming Gorge, UT 84023, 435-889-3759 Rocky Ridge Outpost, 3.5 miles South of Manila, Manila, WY 84046, 435-784-3600 Spirit Lake Cabins, end of Forest Service Road 001 Sheep Creek Loop, 40 miles South West of Manila, UT 84046, 435-880-3089 Spring Creek Guest Ranch, Highway 191, 12 miles north of Dutch John, Minnies Gap, WY 82901, 307-350-3005 Trout Creek Flies, 1155 Little Hole Rd, Dutch John, UT 84023, 435-885-3355 RV Parks Flaming Gorge KOA, Hwy43 & 300 West, Manila, UT 84046, 800-562-3254 Flaming Gorge Recreation Services RV Park, 1050 South Blvd, Dutch John, UT 84023, 877-444-6777 High Desert RV Park, 1560 Elk St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-2243 Rock Springs KOA Campground, 86 Foothill Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-3063 The Travel Camp, 360 Washington St, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-2630

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40 tent sites, 10 cabins and RV sites available. Other amenities include: full hookups, hot showers, dump station, swimming pool, laundry, picnic tables and drinking water. 40 RV sites. Other amenities include: full hookups, convenience store, y shop and cafe, open year round. 24 RV sites, power available and free wi-. 40 RV sites. Other amenities include: full hookups, convenience store, video game room and caf, open year round.

45 RV sites and 5 tent sites. Hot Showers, full hookups, restrooms, laundry, pull-thrus, limited cable TV, playground, convenience store.

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Flaming Gorge Campgrounds National Campground Reservations, 1-877-444-6777 Antelope Flat Campground, 4 miles off Forest Rd 145, Dutch John, UT 84023 Buckboard Crossing Campground, STAR RT 1, Green River, WY 82935 Cedar Springs Campground, 5 mi W off Hwy 191, Dutch John, UT 84023 Dripping Springs Campground, 3 mi E on F.S. Rd 75, Dutch John, UT 84023 Fireghters Memorial/Greendale Campground, 6.2 mi S off Hwy 191, Dutch John, UT 84023 Firehole Canyon Campground, Forest Road 106, Rock Springs, WY 82935 Green Lake/Canyon Rim Campground, 36 mi N of Vernal, Dutch John, UT 84023 Hideout Boat Camp, 10.7 mi SE off Hwy 44, Dutch John, UT 84023 Lucerne Valley Campground, 8.5 mi E off Hwy 43, Manila, UT 84046 Mustang Ridge Campground, 4 mi NW on Hwyv191, Dutch John, UT 84023

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Restaurants - American Applebees, 2491 Foothill Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-0200 Bayou Smokehouse, 1758 Elk St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-0901 Best Western Outlaw Inn, 1630 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6623 Bitter Creek Brewing, 604 Broadway St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-4782 Boschettos European Market, 617 Broadway Ste. D., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-2350 Broadway Burger Station, 628 Broadway St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-5858 Buckaroos Family Restaurant, 580 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-2246 Bunkhouse Caf, Highways 43 & 44, Flaming Gorge Area, UT 84046, 435-784-3131 Cowboy Donuts, 1573 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82935, 307-362-3400 Cruel Jacks Restaurant, 8 Purple Sage Rd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-2321 Dennys Restaurant, 650 Stagecoach Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-1004 Dickeys BBQ Pit, 76 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-7427 Flaming Gorge Caf, 10 S. Main St., Flaing Gorge Area, UT 84046, 435-784-3531 Flaming Gorge Resort, 1100 East Flaming Gorge Resort, Dutch John, UT 84023, 435-889-3773 Golden Corral Restaurant, 1990 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-7234 Grubs Dr. In, 415 Paulson St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6634 IHOP Restaurant, 100 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-9999 Krazy Moose Restaurant, 211 E Flaming Gorge, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-5124 Little America, 1-80 Exit 68, Little America, WY 82929, 307-872-2656 Mitchs Cafe, 4060 U.S. Hwy. 191, Farson, WY 82932, 307-273-9606 Moose on the Green, 3 miles west of Green River, off 1-80, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-6200 Other Place Restaurant, 1410 Uinta Dr., Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-2695 Pennys Diner, 1-80 & Highway 530, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-3500 Point of Rocks Caf, Mile Post 130, I-80, Point Of Rocks, WY 82901, 307-362-2086 Red Canyon Lodge Restaurant, 790 Red Canyon Lodge, Flaming Gorge Area, UT 84023, 435-889-3759 Remedies, 409 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6691 Sage Creek Bagels, 2441 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6006 Starbucks, 118 Westland Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-7145 That Yogurt Place, 1571 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-2897 The Ofce, 1030 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-8015 The Way Station Caf, 545 N. Front St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-0755 Village Inn, 2028 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-1205 Wingers, 1675 Sunset Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-8002 Wrangler Caf, 50 Monroe Ave, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-0292

Restaurants - Steakhouse Coyote Creek Steakhouse & Saloon, 404 N St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-4100 Nine Iron Italian Grill, 1501 Clubhouse Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-2561 Teds Supper Club, 9 Purple Sage Rd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-7323 White Mountain Mining Company, 10 Clearview, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-5265

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Restaurants - Chinese Bonsai, 1996 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-1888 China Garden Restaurant, 190 N. 5th E., Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-3259 China King Buffet, 2441 Foothill Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-1188 Chopstix Asian Bistro, 1313 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-9888 Lews Family Restaurant, 1506 9th St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-9894 Renegade Restaurant, 1610 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-3052 Siam King Thai & Japanese Cuisine, 1679 Sunset Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-7288 Wonderful House, 1676 Sunset Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-8800

Restaurants - Mexican Caf Rio, 1453 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-212-4300 Casa Chavez Mexican Restaurant, 744 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-3686 Don Pedros Family Restaurant, 520 Wilkes Dr. Suite 10, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-7324 Fiesta Guadalajara, 1758 Elk St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-7147 Los Cabos, 117 K St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-7744 Los Cabos, 2518 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-2053 Los Primos Restaurant, 443 N. Front St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-9902 Mi Casita, 36 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-6425 Santa Fe Trail Southwest Grill, 1635 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-5427 Super Tortas Minas, 2506 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-2301

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

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Restaurants - Pizza Cubbys Pizza, 130 Uinta Dr, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-6354 Dominos Pizza, 3028 College Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-4242 Dominos Pizza, 430 Uinta Dr., Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-2020 Papa Murphys Pizza, 1571 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-7722 Pizza Hut, 80 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-6561 Pizza Hut, 615 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-4562

Coffee & Tea Book & Bean, 79 North 1st East, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-5445 Get Real Coffee, 71 Uinta Dr., Green River, WY 82935, 307-871-9874 Hooligans Espresso, 1481 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-3220 Java Peddler, 612 Broadway St., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-9224 Starbucks Coffee, 118 Westland Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-7145 Sweetwater Sno-N-Jo, 1429 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-3870

Airport Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport 382 Highway 370, Rock Springs, WY 82901 1-307-352-6880 www.rockspringsairport.com Servicing Delta & United Airlines

Rental Cars Rock Springs Airport Terminal: 1-307-362-0416 Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 1-800-736-8222 Hertz Rent a Car: 1-307-382-3262 Thrifty Car Rental: 1-866-344-7420

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Restaurants - Fast Food Arbys, 1899 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-8050 Arctic Circle, 445 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-4582 Burger King, 1620 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-4285 Burger King, 1665 Sunset Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-7777 Kentucky Fried Chicken, 2705 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6096 Long John Silvers, 2705 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6096 McDonalds, 1687 Sunset Dr, Rock Springs WY, 82901, 307-382-3080 McDonalds, 1607 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-8883 McDonalds, 599 E. 4th S., Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-7868 Quiznos Classic Subs, 101 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6485 Sonic Dr. In, 97 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-1960 Subway, 91 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-2822 Subway, 201 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs WY 82901, 307-382-3577 Subway, 220 Uinta Dr., Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-7700 Taco Bell, 108 Westland Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-8089 Taco Johns, 450 N. Center St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-2252 Taco Time, 1641 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-382-3501 Taco Time, 375 Uinta Dr., Green River, WY 82935, 307-875-2257 Taco Time, 2700 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-1634 Wendys, 1981 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901, 307-362-6985

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

(800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE

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CONTACT

For more information about Sweetwater County:


Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board Jenissa Bartlett, Executive Director (307) 382-2538 (800) 46-DUNES (800) FL-GORGE 404 N Street, Suite 304 Rock Springs, WY 82901 www.tourwyoming.com
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Additional contact information for your trip:


Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce (307) 362-3771 www.rockspringschamber.com Green River Visitor Center (307) 875-5711 www.grchamber.com Ashley National Forest Service (435) 784-3445 www.fs.usda.gov/ashley Bureau of Land Management (307) 775-6256 www.blm.gov/wy/st/en.html Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce (435) 277-0709 www.flaminggorgecountry.com Wyoming Game and Fish (307) 777-4600 www.wgfd.wyo.gov

Sweetwater County WY Joint Travel & Tourism Board. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board. Information has been solicited from tourism partners. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Rates and amenities are subject to change. The Board and the publisher assume no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions. Comments welcome.

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Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board 404 N Street, Suite 304 Rock Springs, WY 82901

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