Today we had a treat! Al and Laura Anne Wilson took us on a road and sightseeing trip. We made a loop completely around the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. We began here in Wyoming at the northern tip and enjoyed these rock formations in a lunar landscape. Most of the reservoir, and the dam itself that created the reservoir, are in Utah. It was a very pleasant day with a picnic lunch and even some wildlife. Enjoy!
The beautiful Green River. Yes, that really is it's natural color. It is caused by the algae and other growing things on the bottom of the river. This is the river the town is named after. Al and Laura Anne live in Green River.
The reservoir itself. Created by the Flaming Gorge Dam, this reservoir is 91 miles long and was built to control the waters of the Green River as it fluctuated so much. It was commissioned in 1957 and JFK turned the first generator on in 1963 just 2 months before he was assassinated. The dam is to the far left of where this photo was taken. I didn't include a photo of the dam--not much to see.
Our host and hostess: Al and Laura Anne Wilson. They were great tour guides!
Our tour came complete with unexpected wildlife sightings! We came around a bend in the road to find these mangy looking sheep standing in our lane. They survived the winter and now they're enjoying signs of spring.
Towering Rock "Towers" along Sheep Creek Loop. The loop wasn't completely open but we were glad we got to see a few miles of it.
Hmmm....a lovely indication that the sun is returning to this high country. The first flowers we've seen out in the wild.
YES!!! Spring is here--we got to see a Mountain Bluebird so we know spring has arrived, in spite of a few spring blizzards!
The most stunning thing we saw all day---the red canyon that gave Flaming Gorge it's name. Absolutely beautiful!
I just received this photo today from our evening in Laramie last Friday. We had a potluck, sing, and Jana shared some of her experiences with us. It was a lovely evening even IF a huge snow storm the night before prevented folks from coming from Elk Mountain. We're glad for everyone who could make it and here's a photo for those who couldn't so they can see who was there. :)
