Green River to Richfield, Utah – 21 October 2025

Richfield, Utah — Aspens, Hot Springs & Big Sky Views

Richfield felt noticeably larger than the tiny towns we’d been passing through — with farmland stretching out around its edges and a more lively main street. On our first day we explored the “historic” part of town, but there wasn’t too much to see, so we enjoyed a quiet afternoon back at the RV.

The next day, while Derek handled a Walmart grocery run, I caught up on some work. Later we set out along the scenic byway into Fishlake National Forest — and what a drive it was.

The hillsides were absolutely filled with aspen trees. Most had already dropped their golden autumn leaves, but their white trunks stood tall and almost ethereal, shimmering like silver in the late afternoon light. We stopped to walk along Fish Lake, where these trees are part of Pando — the largest living organism on Earth. This ancient grove is made up of tens of thousands of identical aspens all connected underground by one massive root system. Standing there, surrounded by an organism that’s been growing for thousands of years, felt humbling and magical all at once. I can only imagine how breathtaking it must be here in peak fall when the forest is glowing bright yellow.

That evening, after dropping Jax back at the RV, we drove to Monroe — about 15 minutes away — for a soak at Mystic Hot Springs. It was delightfully quirky: old-fashioned tubs set right into the hillside, fed by warm mineral water flowing directly from the source. With the valley stretching out below us and the mountains glowing in the sunset, it was one of those peaceful, perfect experiences that sticks with you.

Richfield may not be a major destination in itself, but with places like Fishlake and Mystic Hot Springs nearby, it turned out to be a lovely and memorable stop on our journey.