Our View: Green River has a lot to be thankful for

In Sweetwater County, we have a lot to be thankful for.

We’re located close to the world’s largest bed of natural trona in the world. That trona provides many of us with high-paying jobs and a great standard of living. Trona, unlike coal, will have a strong market in the foreseeable future, giving us economic security at a time when other mineral industries are struggling.

Another thing we’re thankful for is how close we are to world-class outdoor recreation. For Green River’s residents, year-round fishing is easily accessible at the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Kokanee salmon in the summer and burbot in the winter. While the burbot are an invasive species which could wreck the ecosystem within the gorge, heavy fishing through the many winter fishing derbies can keep them in check, as well as give anglers a great excuse to spend time on the ice. For those not interested in fish, our home is close to amazing opportunities for bicycling through the nearby Wilkins Peak Trail System, camping is available within a short drive in nearly every direction. There is also one-of-a-kind dirt bike and dune buggy experiences at the Killpecker Sand Dunes.

We have access to great healthcare in Green River. Through Castle Rock Hospital District and the improvements we’ve seen during the past year, residents of Green River will have the opportunity to receive the best healthcare available in Green River. Outside of CRHD, there are a number of options for people needing more serious care. Obviously, there’s Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, but also Aspen Mountain Medical Center. MHSC has forged a number of partnerships with organizations including Huntsman Cancer Center and University of Utah to improve the care they provide, which only benefits the county’s residents.

We’re also thankful for the beautiful city we live in. Green River is truly the oasis of Sweetwater County.

Rock Springs does have some greenery throughout the city, but Green River is the more beautiful city. With a thriving art community and a commitment to beautification, Green River has become the jewel of the county.

At the Star, we’re thankful for our readers and the local businesses advertising with us. We’re thankful to work in such a unique city in Wyoming, serving the public each week.

As our readers sit down to their Thanksgiving meal Thursday, we encourage them to reflect on the things they’re thankful for.

There is a lot to reflect on.