There are many who consider the Green River to be the mainstem of the Colorado River. Most, however, view the Green River as a major tributary. The scenery was not just terrific, but varied and complete with big game animals, including moose, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep. The views from Red Canyon Visitors Center and Dowd Mountain Overlook are incredible. Cactus and cottonwoods, primrose and peregrines, deserts and canyons and forests and everything in between can be found.
Campgrounds are just outside the south entrance.
Visitors may backpack, bicycle, rock climb, picnic, swim or simply wading in the river. Photographing wildlife or perhaps lying on your back silently painting pictures in the clouds. The rock colors that haven't been used up in Zion, are found in Bryce Canyon. The Paria River is Bryce's link with the Colorado, emptying into the river near Lees Ferry, just below Lake Powell. The Green River and Colorado River, moving southwest from its headwaters in the state of Colorado, join forces within park boundaries.