See it All This Fall in Sweetwater County

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With plenty of family-friendly activities, events 和 attractions, the summer season is always a hit in Sweetwater County. But with cooler weather 和 crowd-free streets, fall is truly our best-kept secret. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy the season in Sweetwater County:

1. 近距离接触 & 与野生动物亲密接触

With wildlife ranging from our famous Pilot Butte Wild Horses 稀有的沙漠麋鹿, Sweetwater County is the perfect place to go on a photo safari in search of our unique animal residents! And since fall is cooler 和 quieter than summertime, it's the best time to get out 和 snap some breathtaking wildlife photography.

我们建议: 开车兜风 Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop to catch our local herd on camera, or try the Seedskadee to Killpecker S和 Dunes tour to catch more diverse wildlife including bald eagles, sage grouse 和 big game in the 27,000-acre Seedskadee Wildlife Refuge, 和 search for rare desert elk near the dunes!

2. Catch an Unparalleled Sunset

Fall is the perfect season to spend the whole day outdoors, all the way until the sun sets beyond the horizon. Since the weather is cooler, but not too cold, it's the best time to make the most of your day. Whether you prefer spending the day 徒步旅行, 山地自行车 or spending some time on 绿河, stay out 和 play long enough to catch the sun dipping below the horizon. You won't regret the extra-long day!

我们建议: Spend a warm fall day on the water near 探险岛. Kayak, tube or raft into the afternoon 和 early evening, then enjoy a stroll down the 绿地通路 to enjoy a pristine sunset reflected in 绿河.

是安全的 — d别忘了 check current whitewater conditions with USGS!

3. 享受狩猎季节

Sweetwater County is a sportsman's paradise. With a variety of big game such as elk, 鹿, 和 even antelope plus smaller game like sage grouse, it's no wonder that even the locals are avid hunters. Explore our fall hunting guide to see how to nab your next buck on a fall visit to Sweetwater County!

我们建议: If you're new to hunting, one of the best ways to ensure a good experience is booking through a local vendor who knows the l和 best. 红色沙漠服装公司 offers a variety of guided hunting treks in Sweetwater County, so we recommend booking a trip with them to pursue your prize!

4. 抛线

钓鱼 is incredible all year long, but the fall is extraordinary. Since Sweetwater County boasts fisherman access from Lake Flaming Gorge, 吉姆·布里杰池塘, 囟门水库, 火腿叉, LaBarge公司溪, 和, 当然, 绿河, the area is definitely a trout-lover's paradise! 查看我们的 guide to cold water fishing for what to catch, where to catch it, 和 a complete list of area outfitters to suit your needs.

我们建议: 花时间 fishing Lake Flaming Gorge. An all-season fishing hole, Lake Flaming Gorge boasts tons of nooks to find yourself a quiet spot to reel 'em in 和 enjoy the peaceful fall day.

5. 完善你的驾驶

Although Sweetwater County offers plenty of wonderful 风景优美的驱动器 perfect for this time of year, that's not the kind of drive we're talking about. To truly enjoy the fall weather, you should get out on the golf course to practice your drive, swing or putt. Between the 18 holes available to out-of-towners at the otherwise private Rolling Green Country Club near 绿河和 the 27 holes open to the public at White Mountain Golf Course near 岩石弹簧, anyone looking to spend a relaxing day on a course is in luck!

我们建议: If you live more than 100 miles from 绿河, we recommend taking advantage of Rolling Green Country Club's "non-locals only" policy 和 book a tee time as a visitor at this private golf club. Not only do they offer visitors 和 members a learning center, golf cart rentals 和 access to all 18 holes on the course, but they also offer opportunities to encounter moose, 鹿和 a multitude of waterfowl that often visit this mature 和 exceptionally groomed course!

Find more ways to play in Sweetwater County all year long, 和 d别忘了 check out our 事件日历 to see what's happening before your next visit! Order or view our travel guide to plan your fall escape today.