River-running crafts on display at the Wesley
Powell Museum
Nice place for a bite: Ray's Tavern in Green River
When I-70 crosses the San Rafael River, if you
have time… take a quick detour to Goblin
Valley State Park. These unforgettable landscapes will
have you thinking you just stepped onto another planet!
Right on the banks of the Green River is the
John Wesley
Powell River History Museum. It has an amazing collection
of boats and memorabilia about river runners and the history
of the area. It is well worth a couple of hours. If you are
looking for quick burger or a nice meal, there are two excellent
choices in Green River. The Tamarisk Restaurant is directly
across the road from the Wesley Powell Museum and has a nice
view of the river flowing by. The other good option, Ray's
Tavern, is located at 25 S. Broadway and has been called the
"best pit stop on I-70" by the Salt Lake Magazine.
It's a friendly place for burgers or a sandwich.
I-70 just keeps on getting better and better
-- wait until you see Glenwood Canyon in Colorado -- but the
awesome stretch through Utah is unbeatable evidence that Interstates
deserve a better reputation for providing unparalleled road
trip splendor.
