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parade, a festival in the park, and children's entertainment. Concert tickets are available in
advance at discounted rates from the chambers of commerce in Rock Springs (1897 Dewar
Dr., Rock Springs, 307/362-3771, www.rockspringschamber.com ) and Green River (1155
Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, 307/875-5711, www.grchamber.com ) , or at full price at
the gate.
Another big event in Green River is the Annual River Festival (800/354-6743,
www.grchamber.com ) held at the end of August. This three-day event includes an art show
and auction, a Cajun shrimp boil, kids' games, concerts, nightly fireworks, a number of
races including the Run with the Horses Marathon, a poker run, and plenty of food.
SHOPPING
Rock Springs has an excellent assortment of art galleries and gift shops for shoppers. Local
Color Gallery & Gifts (513 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, 307/382-0990, 11am-5pm Mon.-
Sat.) is the largest artist-owned gallery in the state and has an impressive collection of pot-
tery, paintings, jewelry, photography, and clothing. The gallery is housed in the historic
Slovenski Dom, which was a social meeting spot for Slovenians in the early 1900s when
Rock Springs was indeed a melting pot. West of Center Studio & Gifts (204 Center St.,
Rock Springs, 307/362-6019, www.westofcenter.com , 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat.) is owned by
painter R. C. Jones and represents more than 35 artists and artisans. Hours here change sea-
sonally, so call ahead.
RECREATION
Thanks to the local energy boom and subsequent tax base, recreational opportunities in
Rock Springs are plentiful. The Rock Springs Family Recreation Center (3900 Sweetwa-
ter Dr., Rock Springs, 307/352-1440, www.rswy.net , 5am-7pm Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm Sat.,
nonresidents $5.50 adults, $3 youth, free for children) offers an indoor swimming pool with
a fun splash area for little ones and slides for bigger ones; a full-size ice arena; a full gym
with basketball, volleyball, racquetball, and handball courts; an indoor putting course; and
various classes and fitness programs.
Golfers can tee off at the 27-hole championship White Mountain Golf Course (1501
Clubhouse Dr., Rock Springs, 307/352-1415, www.rswy.net , sunrise-sunset daily late Mar.-
early Nov.), considered among the best public golf courses in the state. Nonresidents pay
$35 for 18 holes or $20 for 9 holes. There is also a 9-hole course in Green River, the Rolling
Green Country Club (Country Club Rd., Green River, 307/875-6200, call for greens fees).