Flaming
Gorge National Recreation Area
The
Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway (state
hwy 44 and US 191), is themed "Wildlife
Through the Ages". It offers drive-by
viewing of bighorn sheep, antelope, elk, mule
deer and moose, especially during the spring
months.
Boaters
on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the Green
River often see osprey nesting atop
rocky pinnacles near the water.
Vernal
and Vicinity
Rocky
Mountain sheep, mule deer, and many species
of birds are seen throughout Dinosaur National
Monument. Sightings are particularly common
during float trips on the Green and Yampa Rivers.
In
the arid Uinta basin, Ouray National Wildlife
Refuge and Pariette Wetlands offer
viewing of vast numbers of waterfowl , shorebirds
and wading birds from spring through fall
in wetland oases.
Bald
eagles winter along the Green River in the
Ouray National Wildlife Bird Refuge. Both
the Ouray and Pariette sites have interpretive
information and facilities.
The
Dinosaur Travel Region (435-789-6932) can provide
more information on this area.
Emery
County
A
unique setting for wildlife viewing is Joe's
Valley Ski Trail, which loops through mule
deer winter range. Along with deer, bald eagles,
and snowshoe hares, and occasional weasel
pops up.
The
Castle Country Travel Region (435-637-3009) can
provide more information on this area.
Click
on one of the vicinities below to view
wildlife information for that area.
