As you know we traveled over Douglas Pass into Wyoming, heading to Green River. Along the way we had to travel around Flaming Gorge Dam
WOW!
We went through Vernal, Utah, which impressed me with all the flowers lining the streets and loaded around all the public buildings.
It looked like they used three colors of the ‘wave’ petunias…the effect was outstanding.
In Green River, we walked along the walk way…there we saw these amazing gold fish…none of us had ever seen gold fish of this type and size before….gold/red bodies and black heads
Lucky for us a couple of local men were fishing in the area and caught one. They told us we were looking upon
spawning salmon!
He quickly threw the fish back into the Green River, since catching a salmon during spawn season is illegal. Since none of us were fishermen we were delighted to see a spawning salmon.
Another stop I, personally enjoyed, was the museum at Pinedale, Wyoming
If you ever get to go there you will see exhibits of the fur traders, Plains Indians, a early settlement exhibits.
Pinedale is not far from where the Annual Rendezvous occurred during the Beaver trapping days.
I could have spent HOURS there….
but on we had to go.
Of course, I was excited to see what was in-store for all us on down the road.
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Looks like a marvelous trip, Linda. SO glad you and Terry got to go. You both work so hard —and I’m sure you needed that vacation. We stayed in Green River the night before we came to visit you all in 2011.
Gorgeous dam… Reminded me a little of Hoover–which we saw in June of 2011…
Have a great week.
Hugs,
Betsy
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My brother used to live in Big Piney..did you stop for a photo in Daniel? That was the site of many a rendezvous ..I love that area of Wyoming! I have been to Pinedale..but have not been to the Museum..I bet it was great! 🙂
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Sounds like you had a wonderful trip! We stayed at Green River years ago.
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Wow, you guys put on the miles!!! I love the flowers and they must have a great watering crew for those to be so lush! Somehow I knew you were a museum lover – you and my Mom would do well together going through them. If you ever get up this way we will have to make sure to get you to all the great ones we have!
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We made that loop 23 years ago!!! LOL We drove from Washington ended up at Arches National Park, and up to Grand Junction and Fruita. Met family at the Flaming Gorge! Seen dinosaurs in Vernal!!! LOL and went through Jackson Hole and Yellowstone, headed home through Montana.
Wonderful trip, it was kinda our honeymoon. LOL we had a family reunion in Fruita too. Would love to do it again!!!
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Things like big dams and bridges always amaze me. How can people imagine, design and build such structures? Lucky you to be able to see and photograph one of the salmon. They really are salmon colored. Looking forward to more on your trip.
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Awesome Post! I loved the trip through your lens and those flowers were awesome it is what me and the woman in our Garden Club can only hope to do here in our small town 🙂
Eunice
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this would be a good time to go on a trip as most tourists have gone home. My brother just toured Colorado and said they did not find any crowds!
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Amazing dam… do they ever let the water out.? They have one here on a great river, and open the gates at four pm every day, and it is a sight!
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I’m loving this – getting to see a part of the country I’ve never had the chance to explore. You’re a great tour guide, Linda!
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It’s fun. That’s all there is to it.
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Fun,fun,fun.. I have crossed that dam with my truck at night while on my way to Prescott Az. Neat pic of the spawning salmon, great colors..:-)
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How did those salmon get so far inland? I’m so glad you’re taking this trip because that means I get to go, too.
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They are KoKonie (I can’t spell it) I was shocked too.
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