We drove to Robbers Roost Motel where we were told that just one room was available. The room cost $55 a night without breakfast. Keen to avoid the expensive tourist trap that was Moab, we agreed immediately to stay two nights because we knew there was lots to see and do in the area. The walls of our large bedroom were covered with wood panels, the bathroom had an attractive retro character and the TV, fridge and microwave were almost new. The owner (or was she the manageress?) was very friendly and staff kept the rooms extremely clean. We soon found that Green River, in common with so many other towns of similar size in these parts, had only a few thriving businesses, but, with some landmark buildings, the railroad, access to outstanding scenery and a good town centre supermarket, we knew we had plenty to occupy us for a day and a half.
Robbers Roost Motel, Green River, Utah
Bathroom, Robbers Roost Motel, Green River, Utah
I went for a walk as the last light of day drained from the sky in the west and a wind tugged at the grass and scrub colonising the vacant lots in Green River, a rundown town in Utah just off Interstate 70. I was out for about half an hour, but only four vehicles pulled away from a gas station, a bar and a restaurant. Although a small Mexican restaurant remained open, no customers demanded the attention of the two women still working inside. Ray’s Tavern, which served evening meals of burgers or steaks, was the liveliest place of all, but staff still intended to close by 10.00pm.
Green River, Utah
Green River, Utah
Green River, Utah
Green River, Utah
Green River, Utah
Green River, Utah
Green River, Utah
Green River, Utah
Green River, Uah
Green River, Utah
I walked along Main Street until arriving at a small park containing one of Green River’s more eccentric sights. In the park was a full-scale model of an Athena missile. The very first Athena missile was launched from Green River on 10th February 1964.
Athena Missile, Green River, Utah
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