Explore Green River, Wyoming

Green River offers a unique combination of outdoor recreation, history, and small-town Wyoming charm. Popular activities include exploring Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, fishing or kayaking on the Green River, visiting Expedition Island, hiking and mountain biking local trails, viewing wild horses in the nearby Red Desert, and enjoying downtown shops and restaurants. Green River is also a popular basecamp for visitors exploring Southwest Wyoming. 

The northern reaches of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area begin approximately 20-30 minutes south of downtown Green River by car, depending on your destination. Popular overlooks, boating areas, hiking trails, and fishing access points can typically be reached within 30 to 60 minutes, making Green River one of the most convenient places to stay when exploring Flaming Gorge.

Many visitors choose to stay in downtown Green River because it offers convenient access to Flaming Gorge while providing restaurants, shopping, services, and comfortable accommodations. The Historic Tomahawk offers furnished apartment-style rentals in a historic downtown setting, making it an excellent option for both weekend visitors and longer stays exploring Flaming Gorge and Southwest Wyoming.

Yes. Green River is centrally located near many of Southwest Wyoming's most popular destinations, including Flaming Gorge, the Red Desert, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop, Killpecker Sand Dunes, and Rock Springs. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation during the day while returning to the conveniences of downtown Green River each evening. 

Outdoor recreation opportunities near Green River include:

• Fishing on the Green River
• Boating at Flaming Gorge
• Kayaking and paddleboarding
• River floating
• Hiking and scenic walks
• Mountain biking
• Wildlife viewing
• Bird watching
• Hunting
• Photography
• Off-road exploration in the Red Desert
• Wild horse viewing

Nearby attractions such as Expedition Island, Flaming Gorge, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, and the surrounding public lands provide year-round opportunities for adventure. 

Downtown Green River hosts a variety of community events throughout the year. Popular annual events include:

• River Festival
• Run With the Horses Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
• Art on the Green
• Flaming Gorge Days
• Live music performances
• Community celebrations and seasonal festivals
• Farmers markets and local vendor events

Many events take place at or around Expedition Island, a historic park located in the center of Green River. The annual River Festival features live music, food vendors, a Cajun shrimp boil, fireworks, a car show, and the Great Duck Race, making it one of the community's signature events.

Green River takes its name from the Green River itself, one of the most significant waterways in the American West. The river played a critical role in exploration, transportation, and settlement throughout the region's history and remains a centerpiece of recreation and community life today.

Green River is known for its access to Flaming Gorge, world-class fishing, outdoor recreation, trona mining, western history, the Green River itself, and its location along historic transportation routes through Southwest Wyoming.

Absolutely. Visitors often discover that Green River offers many of Wyoming's most memorable experiences, including scenic riverfront parks, outdoor recreation, wildlife viewing, and access to some of the West's most spectacular landscapes, all without the crowds found in larger tourist destinations.

The building opened in 1921 and became one of downtown Green River's landmark properties, serving as a hotel and commercial hub for decades. It remains one of the city's most recognizable historic buildings. (SweetwaterNOW)