Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Utah

Just 41 miles north of Vernal and 210 miles east of Salk Lake and the Park City area, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and, more specifically the Flaming Gorge Reservoir stretches up into Wyoming and is one of the region's most scenic areas. Getting there from Park City is easy. From most points south, take U.S. 191 north to its intersection with Utah 44 at the southern edge of the reservoir.

When a dam was built on the Green River for flood control, water storage and the generation of electricity, a beautiful man made lake, Flaming Gorge, emerged. The huge and gorgeous lake stands 91 miles long with more than 300 miles of shoreline. As a result, it has become one of Utah's prime fishing and boating destinations.

In addition to some of the best fishing in the west, here you'll find over 100 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and hundreds of camp and picnic sights. At this boating mecca you'll engage in everything from kayaking, canoeing, water skiing and fishing off motor, pontoon and maybe even houseboats. Take in the surrounding rugged and wild beauty of clear blue water, colorful rocks and a lush forest of wildlife.

Prepare yourself for the ideal Western lake-filled, summer-fun experience. Watch out for the famously large, record-breaking sized trout.