 Wyoming is home to many grand landscapes and great outdoor recreation getaways including the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The Recreation Area is about 200,000 acres and includes nearly the entire 91 mile long Flaming Gorge Buzzer War. Patrick Liffs and artifacts suggest tribes such as the Fremont Indians were in the area well before John Powell and his team explored and named the Flaming Gorge in 1869. The 502 foot Flaming Gorge Dam was initiated in 1958 and holds waters of the Green River to form the reservoir. Congress established the Recreation Area in 1968. The area is painted with stunning colors and geology ranging from Badlands in Wyoming to Utah's Uinta Mountains. Formed by sedimentary rock, chimneys and pinnacles are two types of features that intrigue boaters and visitors exploring scenic byways and overlooks. The lake is renowned for year-round quality trout fishing. So the next time you find yourself in Southwest Wyoming, take some extra time to explore the state's natural wonder whether it's taking a quick peek into Fire Hole Canyon or discovering fossils of flora and fauna. From the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Wendy Kelly, Exploring the Nature of Wyoming.