Green River is home to the John Wesley Powell Museum where you can see the historic boats used by adventurers before the onset of rubber rafts, and the town is within easy driving distance of three National Parks (Arches, Canyonlands — read more below — and Capitol Reef). Goblin Valley State Park and the San Rafael Swell are other can’t-miss natural marvels nearby.

No matter your personal brand of outdoor recreation, return from your adventures in Utah’s red rock country for mouth-watering food at Ray’s Tavern or delicious dining at Tamarisk Restaurant.

Green River, Utah, is 180 miles southeast of Salt Lake City on Interstate 70, and about one hour north of Moab. Green River is a terrific stop on many Utah road trips as well as an excellent base camp to southeastern Utah adventures.