outdoor adventures

Just 90 minutes north of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the south-

west corner of Utah, desert red rock meets alpine moun-

tain in a stunning display of geologic majesty. The land-

scape rises from 2,000 feet in the Virgin River Gorge, to

10,000 feet at the top of Pine Mountain. Nestled in the

midst of the unfolding terrain is St. George-a vibrant city

with an active lifestyle, great hotels, elegant spas, unique

shopping, delicious restaurants, 12 golf courses, and

plenty of white knuckle adventure nearby.

There's so much to do and see in St. George and the sur-

rounding area, and the weather is almost always warm

and sunny. Run, bike, hike, golf, climb, explore, and more.

There are hundreds of miles of trails, including 54.2 miles

of a paved St. George citywide system. This community

takes an active interest in outdoor sports. Each October,

St. George hosts the annually sold out St. George

Marathon, the famed Ironman endurance triathlon in May,

and the Huntsman Senior Games in the fall, along with a

host of softball and soccer tournaments, mountain biking

and running races, and more.

This stunningly scenic area is an inspirational setting for

rejuvenating the body and spirit. From the breathtaking

red and white marbled sandstone cliffs of Snow Canyon

State Park to the soaring peaks of Zion National

Park, the emotion evoked won't quite fit inside

your camera. These two great parks, only 60 min-

utes apart, will heighten your senses and revive

your spirit.

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Valley Resort and Spa, Deep Canyon Spa, and Red

Mountain Spa. Whether your focus is on fitness, spiritual

wellness, or weight loss, you'll find just the environment to

satisfy your needs.

This location is also a golfer's paradise. With 12 courses

within a 30-mile radius, the St. George area offers unique

course designs that maximize on red rock beauty, punctu-

ated now and then by jet

black lava rock, cascading

waterfalls, and pink sun-

sets. Book a twosome or a

large group up to six

months in advance with

the convenient Red Rock

Golf Trail service at

www.RedRockGolf.com.

From the Dinosaur digs at Johnson Farm to

the Coyote Gulch Art Village at Kayenta, the Washington County area is filled with historic and cultural wonder. Indian petroglyphs

and pioneer buildings mark the footsteps of a rich past. If you're an art enthusiast, don't miss the local galleries, featuring regional

works inspired by the natural wonders of the area.

It's easy to travel to St. George. Fly directly from Salt Lake City via Delta or from Los

Angeles via United to the new St. George Municipal Airport. By car, St. George is a 90-

minute drive from Las Vegas, and a 4.5-hour drive from Salt Lake on I-15.

With a thriving arts scene, a temperate climate, ribbons of emerald green fairways,

and the incredible scenery of Zion National Park, Washington County is a haven you'll

wish you discovered long ago.

The colors will astound you. The perspective will humble you. The immensity will

leave you in awe.

Washington CountyExplore Snow Canyon State Park: Just 9 miles north of St. George on Highway 18,

Snow Canyon is a spectacular combination of deep red sandstone cliffs, rolling sanddunes, underground lava caves, and volcanic cinder cones. Catch a show at Tuacahn: Experience "Broadway in the Desert" at Tuacahn's 2,000-

seat outdoor amphitheater, set against the stunning red rock backdrop of SnowCanyon. Summer 2012 feature musicals will include Hairspray and Disney's Aladdin.

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www.RedRockGolf.com.Tour historic St. George: Rich in pioneer background,

St. George offers visits to the historic Tabernacle, the LDSTemple Visitors Center, and the Brigham Young WinterHome. For $3, accompany "St. George LIVE!" on a 90-minute guided tour.

Splash at Town Square: Kids willlove riding the carousel and splash-ing in the water walk and fountainsat this 5-acre park in downtown St.George. Free outdoor movies playevery 2nd and 4th Friday evening

Visit SandHollow StatePark: A recre-ational havenfor boating,swimming,

wake boarding, cliff diving,and fishing, Sand HollowReservoir is a refreshing,cool respite from red desert.Explore the dunes of SandMountain by ATV.

Golf: Sun-drenchedWashington County boasts 12 lush golf courses with inspir-ing terrain, affordable green fees, warm year-round tempera-tures, and some of the finest course designs in the Sunbelt.Set up a customized hotel/golf package itinerary at


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throughout the summer on the lawn. Browse Coyote Gulch Art Village: Tucked in the scenic

outskirts of Ivins, Coyote Gulch is a growing enclave ofarts-oriented enterprises: galleries, studios, gourmetcafes, and gift shops.

Dig at the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm:Walk through this collection of exceptionally well-pre-served dinosaur tracks and fossils and learn about thepast. Children can practice unearthing dinosaur bones atan outdoor sandbox.

Relax at Red Mountain Spa: Rejuvenate mind and bodyat this all-inclusive destination spa. Patrons are treated tothree gourmet meals daily, as well as given the option toparticipate in a variety of wellness programs, for ultimaterelaxation and pampering.

Hike Red Cliffs Recreation Area: A short hike best donein spring, Red Cliffs windsthrough the red rocks westof Leeds to a slot canyonof flowing water and cas-cading pools. Slipperyrock surfaces form naturalwater slides.

Dine at The PaintedPony: Savor upscale cui-sine at The Painted PonyRestaurant, located atAncestor Square. Whilethere, treat yourself to thephyllo baked brie.

Discover ancient petro-glyphs at Anasazi Ridge:Located on the flood plainhigh above the Santa ClaraRiver a few miles west ofSt. George, Anasazi Ridgehouses several hundredpetroglyph drawings atop

sandstone capboulders.

Fish and campat Pine ValleyReservoir: Enjoycooler tempera-tures and lushgreenery in thepine-dotted moun-tains between St.George and CedarCity. Rainbow troutare the key speciescaught in PineValley Reservoir.

Rock climb at the Chuckwalla Wall: Try your skills atthis year-round, easy-to-access natural red rock climbingwall, 5 minutes north of St. George off Highway 18.

Shop The Outlets at Zion: With over 30 premium retail-ers, this shopping complex offers name brand quality atoutlet prices. The Outlets are conveniently located off I-15at exit 8.

Zion National ParkTrek through the Narrows: One of Zion's iconic back-

country hikes, the Narrows is a 16-mile route carved by theVirgin River through towering sandstone walls that are attimes only 20-30 feet apart. This hike requires a backcoun-try permit.


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Experience the Subway: Also called Left Fork,this 9-mile backcountry hike follows North Creekover boulders and terraces of red rock falls. Thesubway lies in the center, with fault line "tracks"leading into a hollowed tunnel of turquoise pools.Requires a permit.

Hike Angels Landing: A 5.5-mile roundtrip trailup Walter's Wiggles-a series of quick switchbacks-onto a steep, narrow ridge with dizzying drop-offson both sides. Not for small children or thoseafraid of heights.

Visit Emerald Pools: Beginning from ZionLodge, the Emerald Pools trail begins as a paved,half-mile scenic path to a beautiful cascade spillingover a curved stone outcropping. Extend the hikeby following trails leading up to the water's source.

5. Stroll through Springdale: Nestled amid the sand-stone peaks of Zion National Park is the charming town ofSpringdale, offering a warm welcome to visitors, as well

as accommodations, enchanting shops and galleries, anddining in eclectic eateries.

O. C. Tanner Amphitheater: Enjoy an evening of enter-tainment at the stunning 2,000-seat outdoor TannerAmphitheater in Springdale. The theater presents musicalperformances Saturdays throughout the summer, withtickets available at Flanigan's or the Desert Pearl Inn.

Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theater: Outside Zion'ssouth entrance lies a 60-foot-tall movie theater that fea-tures the film "Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods" at 11a.m., 1, 3, 5, and 7 p.m. daily. Visit www.zioncanyonthe-ater.com for other current shows.

Zion Human History Museum: Located about a halfmile inside Zion, the museum displays tell the story ofZion Canyon from American Indian to pioneer settlements.A free 22-minute video provides an overview of the park.

Tube the Virgin River: For a different perspective,experience Zion's remote serenity via the Virgin River.Memorial Day through Labor Day, rent tubes and life jack-ets from Zion Adventure Company and shuttle back at theend of your float.

View the solar eclipse: Zion National Park is primeviewing for the annular solar eclipse taking place Sunday,May 20, beginning around 6:00 p.m. Watch the moonblock 95 percent of the sun's light, making a ring of fire inthe sky.

Purchase sweets at the Springdale Candy Company:Enjoy delicious homemade chocolates and confections atthis quaint shop located on Zion Park Blvd., right outsidethe entrance to Zion.

The Fatali Gallery: Located in the Zion IMAX theatercomplex, the Fatali Gallery is a beautiful collection featur-ing photographer Michael Fatali's work. Fatali uses onlynatural light to capture nature's phenomena.

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Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab’s AdventureHeadquarters has been ranked # 1 by TripAdvisor for5 consecutive years, receiving the 2012 Certificateof Excellence Award for highest praise from travel-ers. Red Cliffs Lodge was again selected Bestof State in 2012. Best of State recognizes andrewards businesses, organizations and individ-uals for “Excelling and Surpassing All Else,” inthe quality of their products, services, opera-tions, and accomplishments. It also encourages creativity in how businesses, organizations, and individuals differ-entiate themselves from their competition.

Red Cliffs Lodge has 110 rooms and cabins featuring private patios, with a pool spa, tennis courts, volleyball

and horseshoe amenities. They havehorseback riding, rafting, mountain biking,and four wheeling.

Red Cliffs Lodge is a 100 year oldworking ranch on the banks of the ColoradoRiver, and offers horse rides along theCastle Creek and Castle Rock on trails madefamous by John Wayne movies. Regular

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Colorado Riverand this areacan bereserved for

seminars, private tastings,weddings and parties.Daily tours are offeredand include tasting avail-

able in the main room of the lodge.

Red Cliffs Lodge has a museum on sitefeaturing 100 years of cowboy and movie her-itage. The ranch site is available for makingmovies and commercials. Red Cliffs Lodge isin Moab, call 435-259-2002, toll free 866-812-

2002, and redcliffslodge.com for more information and tomake reservations.

daily rides vary according to seasons. May 1 to Oct. 14 there aretwo rides daily leaving at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Oct 15 to Nov.15 and March 15 to April 30 there is one ride a day leaving at10:00 a.m.

Red Cliffs Lodge has a Conference Center andthree other rooms for groups, making it a perfect locationfor Corporate Retreats, Small Business Meetings,Executive Outings, Team building, and reunions. RedCliffs Lodge has a full-service meeting center with stateof the art media equipment including 12’ screen,PowerPoint capabilities, VHS/DVD, Satellite TV and DSLInternet connections. Thereis a private lobby for registra-tion and check-in, a grandstage with piano and podiumand full catering services in the

dining room.

In April 2006Red Cliffs Lodgeplanted its firstSyrah and

Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines. Red Cliffs Lodge has Utah’sfirst andlargest win-ery, and has atasting room,tours of thewinery lineproduction,crushing ofthe grapes,winery decktour, and win-ery holdingtanks andbarrel tour.The winery’supper levelfeatures a4,000 squarefoot hospitali-ty area and ahuge adjacentdeck over-looking the


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is the largest concen-tration of natural sand-stone arches in theworld. Erosion andgravity continue tochange the landscapeof the park. The WallArch was the 12thlargest arch in the parkbefore it collapsed in August of 2008. Before that it hadbeen 17 years since a major arch had fallen. Three hikeswe would recommendwhile visiting the park.

1) Delicate Arch - athree mile round trip hiketo one of Utah's most rec-ognizable landmarks.

2) Fiery Furnace - youhave to register for thishike at the park's visitors'center. It is a guided tourby one of the park rangersand will prove to be a highlightof your trip to the park.

3) Sandune Arch - this is ashort walk to an arch that is inthe shade most of the day andhas more than a foot of softsand below it for kids of all agesto play in. This is a great spot toget out of the heat of the hotsummer sun.

BIKING. The Moab slickrockarea is world famous amongmountain bikers, however, roadbikers are learning that the areaoffers some spectacular viewsas well as some leg-burningclimbs. The Big Nasty comes tomind.

GOLFING IN MOAB? Yes! Moab's golf coursehas lush green fairways that wind through the redrock bluffs of the Spanish valley. This is an activitythat is often overlooked when planning a vacationto the area, which is totally understandable

becauseMoab is anoutdoorenthusiastsperfect play-ground, withan almostinfinite num-ber of thingsto do. Just afew of thethings we'veenjoyed are

whitewater rafting, jeeping, canyoneering, hik-ing and biking. On our next trip, we plan to dosome ATV'ing and possibly even parachuting.

For more info: www.discovermoab.com

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Welcome to San Juan County,Utah's Canyon Country!Where the true west of myth and legend is still alive today.

Free from the distractions of metropolitan and urban life, the relaxing

lifestyle in our charming towns and villages offers the perfect vacation,

residential or business environment.

We are located in the Four Corners region of the southwest

United States. This is the heart of the Colorado Plateau with the text-

book geology that created the breathtaking canyons and majestic

mountains of Canyon Country. San Juan County provides a perfect,

centralized base of travel to the world renowned features that sur-

round us. National Parks and Monuments, including the Grand

Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Arches, Lake Powell,

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

DesertRoseDesertRoseInn & CabinsInn & Cabins

Located at the west entrance to historic Bluff,Located at the west entrance to historic Bluff,

Utah, the Desert Rose Inn architecture is an allUtah, the Desert Rose Inn architecture is an all

wood style building with massive timbers whichwood style building with massive timbers which

excite the senses with their intimate charm. Setexcite the senses with their intimate charm. Set

against irridescent sunsets and bold blue skies,against irridescent sunsets and bold blue skies,

you'll exprerience a spectacle rarely found.you'll exprerience a spectacle rarely found.

We are only a short distance from 5 NationalWe are only a short distance from 5 National

Parks and Monuments and only 40 miles fromParks and Monuments and only 40 miles from

Monument Valley. Bluff is nestled in the southMonument Valley. Bluff is nestled in the south--

eastern corner of Utah, with a history of ancienteastern corner of Utah, with a history of ancient

Anasazi culture; the historic Ute, Navajo, andAnasazi culture; the historic Ute, Navajo, and

Mormon pioneer cultures; along with the contemMormon pioneer cultures; along with the contem--

porary artist culture.porary artist culture.

Bluff offers numerous options for outBluff offers numerous options for out --

door activities including hiking, biking, riverdoor activities including hiking, biking, river

rafting, and archaeology. The surroundingrafting, and archaeology. The surrounding

canyons are dotted with ancient Anasazicanyons are dotted with ancient Anasazi

ruins and significant rock art panels.ruins and significant rock art panels.

Both the Desert Rose Lodge andBoth the Desert Rose Lodge and

Executive Cabins offer a comfortable andExecutive Cabins offer a comfortable and

warm home during your stay here in Bluff.warm home during your stay here in Bluff.

Double, Queen or King size beds, Log beds,Double, Queen or King size beds, Log beds,

Satellite T.V., VoiceSatellite T.V., Voice

mail, Data port,mail, Data port,

Picture windows, 30Picture windows, 30

uniquely decorateduniquely decorated

rooms, Electronicrooms, Electronic

room door locks,room door locks,

Wrap-around porchWrap-around porch--

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Natural Bridges, Hovenweep, and Mesa Verde are all within

Canyon Country or easy driving distance. State parks include Edge

of the Cedars Museum and the great Goosenecks of the San Juan

River. All of this and more is easily visited from our excellent selec-

tion of motels, lodges, RV parks, campgrounds, and resorts. Fine

dining as well as family restaurants complement the visitor experi-

ence.

Cultural and natural history experiences abound in Canyon

Country. Edge of the Cedars State Park & Museum highlights the

Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) culture with the largest display of arti-

facts in the Four Corners. Newspaper Rock Recreation Site offers

a large petroglyph panel. Cowboy and Mormon history add color to

the county’s foundation as do Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and Ute artisans

whose work is available at local trading posts and galleries. Our

annual crafts fairs, rodeos, ATV Safari and the International Balloon

Festival add to San Juan County’s sense of excitement and adven-

ture.

Enjoy river rafting with an excellent guide, jeep into hidden

canyons and across mountain ridges, hike, bike, 4-wheel, and ATV

into and through Utah’s Canyon Country for the vacation of a life-

time! With 9,000 feet of elevation change - almost 2 miles between

3,700 feet and 12,600 feet - from red rock canyons to alpine splen-

dor, San Juan has it all!

Whether seeking the perfect, relaxing and informative vaca-

tion, an ideal place to retire, or excellent market location for your

new or existing business, we truly offer a varied selection of ven-

ues! Affordable housing, property, and real estate coupled with

good schools, college, and university make San Juan County in

Utah’s Canyon Country your dream environment!

A Superlative Outdoor Playground!Winter or Summer, Spring or Fall, Outdoor Activities Abound.

Hike: Mountain trails beckon as they wind into an aspengrove, among fir forest, or along a ridge line. Fields strewn withsummer flowers offer enticing picnic spots. Spring and fall trips intothe northern desert offer reasonable temperatures and fewercrowds.

Golf: Interesting and challenging, the Hideout Golf Cluboffers fabulous scenery which only adds to the excitement of play.435-587-2200

Bike: Ride mountain trails set aside for bicycles or tacklethe over 7,000 miles of unpaved roads leading up mountain sidesand into fir-sided canyons. Peddle into the true desert inCanyonlands National Park, or among the pronghorn antelope atCanyon Rims Recreation Area.

4-Wheel: Follow county roads or veer off onto mountaintrails. Drive the famous Elephant Hill in Canyonlands National Parkor drop into Peavine Canyon for a truly remote wilderness experi-ence.

ATV: Explore little-known areas of Canyon Country, travelto some of the most inspiring overlooks and mountain vistas, orexplore ruins and rock art sites.

Raft: The San Juan River provides excitement and funwhile exploring enchanting canyons, ruins and rock art sites.

Horseback: Ride into the sunset along quiet mountaintrails, explore the high desert, and tour into remote canyons theway the cowboys did it.

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he word "lodge" can relateany number of things, from a

bare bones cabin to what GouldingsLodge would call standard, excel-lence. Planted in the center ofHollywood's picturesque AmericanWild West, Gouldings Lodge is locat-ed in Monument Valley, Utah.

From John Wayne toNicolas Cage, Hollywood knowsonly one place when it comes to thebackdrop of a classic western film.Each room at Gouldings looks out atthis timeless setting and takes you

back to another world. To better absorb the mystical heritageof Monument Valley, take one of the tours the Lodge offers ortake advantage of one of their famous cook-outs.

When visiting Gouldings, you won't have to think twiceif you left something at home. Gouldings is well-equipped witha car wash, laundromat, gas, groceries, restaurants, and an airstrip (in case you need a place to land your private jet!).

Museums, multi-media presentations, and crafts willkeep the whole family busyand begging for more. If youwant a chance to just relax,enjoy the breeze of yourroom's private balcony ortake a dip in one of theLodge's indoor pools.

For more informationabout Gouldings Lodge inMonument Valley, Utah call435-727-3231 or check-outtheir website at www.gould-ings.com.

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2012 is their 19th annual ride with the theme for2012 is their 19th annual ride with the theme forthis year being "End of the World - Mayan Meltdown".this year being "End of the World - Mayan Meltdown".

This is a fun, family night ride lit only by bicycle lightsThis is a fun, family night ride lit only by bicycle lights& glow sticks along with the moon and its reflection off& glow sticks along with the moon and its reflection offthe Great Salt Lake.the Great Salt Lake.

This year, July 6th will be the fifth year in a row I'veThis year, July 6th will be the fifth year in a row I'veridden this well organized fund-raising event. Each yearridden this well organized fund-raising event. Each yearI get more of my friends to make the drive and do theI get more of my friends to make the drive and do theride. The last two years we've met at the Pizza Factoryride. The last two years we've met at the Pizza Factoryin Syracuse for dinner. It makes a perfect place to meetin Syracuse for dinner. It makes a perfect place to meetand eat. The food is always great and the owners, Joshand eat. The food is always great and the owners, Joshand Emily Patten take really good care of our group. and Emily Patten take really good care of our group.

After dinner, it's easy to play follow the leader byAfter dinner, it's easy to play follow the leader bycar the last 5 miles to the Antelope Island marina wherecar the last 5 miles to the Antelope Island marina wherewe park; putting us all close in the parking lot and easywe park; putting us all close in the parking lot and easyto find everyone in the group to start the ride together.to find everyone in the group to start the ride together.

This is a pretty easy ride for the whole family. It'sThis is a pretty easy ride for the whole family. It's11 miles out to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch making11 miles out to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch making

a total of 22 miles out and back. The historic barn isa total of 22 miles out and back. The historic barn iswell lit with tables stocked full of fruit, granola bars,well lit with tables stocked full of fruit, granola bars,other treats and water. other treats and water.

Some of the things I enjoy most about Antelope bySome of the things I enjoy most about Antelope byMoonlight: 1. The snake of lights winding its way downMoonlight: 1. The snake of lights winding its way downthe road to the barn. 2. The breathtaking sight of thethe road to the barn. 2. The breathtaking sight of thelights of Syracuse reflecting off the lake. 3. The factlights of Syracuse reflecting off the lake. 3. The factthat the entire road is closed to cars (The sag wagonthat the entire road is closed to cars (The sag wagonhelp is on four-wheelers riding the shoulders). 4.help is on four-wheelers riding the shoulders). 4.Calling out to see where your friends are and hearingCalling out to see where your friends are and hearingtheir excited voices on the dark road. 5. The meet-uptheir excited voices on the dark road. 5. The meet-upat the barn. 6. Seeing the decorated bikes of all shapesat the barn. 6. Seeing the decorated bikes of all shapesand sizes - road bikes, mtn. bikes, kids bikes, tag-and sizes - road bikes, mtn. bikes, kids bikes, tag-alongs, bike trailers - all lit up and many of them decoalongs, bike trailers - all lit up and many of them deco--rated in some of the craziest ways; including massiverated in some of the craziest ways; including massiveuse of glow sticks and other crazy lights.use of glow sticks and other crazy lights.

It’s the Nightlife! AntelopeIsland by Moonlight

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Salt to SaintSalt to Saintby Karin Marie

On a cool Friday morning last September, teamOn a cool Friday morning last September, teamRecreate in Utah (RIU) joined together to begin whatRecreate in Utah (RIU) joined together to begin whatwould be a 425 mile, 26.5 hour long adventurewould be a 425 mile, 26.5 hour long adventureacross the beautiful state of Utah. Our 8-man teamacross the beautiful state of Utah. Our 8-man teamconsisted of men and women ranging in age from 36consisted of men and women ranging in age from 36to 52. The Salt to Saint relay began at the Stateto 52. The Salt to Saint relay began at the StateCapitol in Salt Lake City and ended in Saint George.Capitol in Salt Lake City and ended in Saint George.With a very strong start and wonderful weather conWith a very strong start and wonderful weather con --ditions, we powered through our first few legs of theditions, we powered through our first few legs of therace.race.

Mother Nature is consistent in her inconsistencies.Mother Nature is consistent in her inconsistencies.That being true, we were about to experience anThat being true, we were about to experience anuncomfortable array from her arsenal that woulduncomfortable array from her arsenal that wouldboth challenge the body and erode at the steel inboth challenge the body and erode at the steel inour minds. An increasingly persistent head windour minds. An increasingly persistent head windwith punchy gusts kicked up to welcome us intowith punchy gusts kicked up to welcome us intoElberta and pursued us until Mt. Carmel Junction.Elberta and pursued us until Mt. Carmel Junction.The rain pelted down intermittently at first but soonThe rain pelted down intermittently at first but soonbecame a resolute companion. Through the lessbecame a resolute companion. Through the lessthan ideal weather conditions, the stunning countrythan ideal weather conditions, the stunning country --side shone. Golden fields dotted with trees and passide shone. Golden fields dotted with trees and pas --ture animals, colorful canyons, and majestic mounture animals, colorful canyons, and majestic moun --tains comprised our route. It was a joy to experiencetains comprised our route. It was a joy to experiencethe course outside of a vehicle where we could betthe course outside of a vehicle where we could bet --ter connect with our surroundings.ter connect with our surroundings.

As a team we became increasingly adept at preparAs a team we became increasingly adept at prepar --ing the next person heading out for the elementsing the next person heading out for the elementsand at rescuing the sodden riders as they completedand at rescuing the sodden riders as they completedtheir legs- warming and drying them. Through thetheir legs- warming and drying them. Through thenight we rode with cycling shoes acting as sloshingnight we rode with cycling shoes acting as sloshingtubs for chilly toes. The wet night air smelled oftubs for chilly toes. The wet night air smelled ofsage and pine - both crisp and clean. It was invigorsage and pine - both crisp and clean. It was invigor --ating!ating!

One of the surprises we encountered on our journeyOne of the surprises we encountered on our journeywas the test of our mental mettle. We were preparedwas the test of our mental mettle. We were preparedfor the challenge this race afforded our bodies. Wefor the challenge this race afforded our bodies. Wewere not, however, ready for the exhaustion thatwere not, however, ready for the exhaustion thatresults from long periods of unexpected stress. Theresults from long periods of unexpected stress. Thetension of trying to stay the narrow path betweentension of trying to stay the narrow path betweentraffic and road construction, the additional chaltraffic and road construction, the additional chal --lenge of the weather, and the sleep deprivation alllenge of the weather, and the sleep deprivation allplayed in together to cause a collapse or two.played in together to cause a collapse or two.

The morning sun brought with it a renewal of bothThe morning sun brought with it a renewal of bothenergy and hope. We really were going to finish thisenergy and hope. We really were going to finish thisrelay after all. Happy day! The skies cleared andrelay after all. Happy day! The skies cleared andbeautiful weather welcomed us as we rode throughbeautiful weather welcomed us as we rode throughthe stunning colors of Southern Utah's sandstone onthe stunning colors of Southern Utah's sandstone onour approach to the finish line in St. George. Weour approach to the finish line in St. George. Wedid it!!! Exhausted and worn we unanimouslydid it!!! Exhausted and worn we unanimouslyagreed that team Recreate in Utah will definitely beagreed that team Recreate in Utah will definitely befound racing along the beautiful Utah countrysidefound racing along the beautiful Utah countrysidenext year in the Salt to Saint Relay.next year in the Salt to Saint Relay.

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ered by electricitywith a 1.4 liter gasengine as a back-up. After youhave run down itscharge, the gas

engine then kicks in working as a gen-erator to repower the electric motor.Q. How big is the battery?A. It's 5.5 feet, weighs 435 lbs and isT-shaped.Q. How fast will it go?A. Sub-50 is where the Volt is at itsbest, however, it does have enoughpower to reach 100 mph.Q. How much does it raise your elec-

tric bill?A. Less than $1.50 per charge (depending on your area's cost of elec-tricity).Q. What is the purchase price?A. The base price is around $39,000. The one I test drove is around$45,000. There is a $7,500 federal tax credit for purchasing this car.

This car has some real advantages for the right individual/family. It'swell worth your time to take it for a test drive and feel its power foryourself.

2012 Chevrolet VoltIn its debut year (2011), the Chevy Volt won seven awards(including four car of the year awards) from publicationssuch as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and PopularMechanics. So, I was pumped I was going to get a week-long test drive of the 2012 Volt.After a quick once-over, it was time to fire itup and take it for a drive. Starting it was inter-esting to say the least. The electric engine issilent. I was not sure I had it started until I putit in gear and stepped on the accelerator.For some reason, I was not expecting muchpower. Wow - was I wrong! The Volt isextremely quick. Whether your starting from astoplight or passing someone on the inter-state, its power may very well surprise youjust like it did me.Depending on one's driving habits, the ChevyVolt may be the most fuel-efficient car you canbuy. You get 30-50 miles per charge without using a dropof gas. For someone who drives less than 40 miles a dayand recharges the Volt each night, your mpg would bealmost infinite because you'd be running off the batterypack and rarely off the gas.Here are a few of the questions I was asked while drivingthe Volt.

Q. Is the Volt a pure electric car?A. No. It's an extended range EV. That means it's pow-


Summer in Utah’s “Swiss Alps”Heber Valley Activities

The HeberValleyRailroad - TheHeber ValleyRailroad has

numerous events and specialty excursions, including comedicmystery murder shows, sunset BBQ specials, Raft 'n Rails, ADay Out with Thomas, and the popular NorthPole Christmas Train.

Hiking - From a gentle stroll throughCascade Springs to a strenuous backpackingtrip up Mount Timpanogos, the trails aroundHeber Valley should not be missed. Not matterwhat the preferred intensity level; Heber Valleyhas a hike that will suit even the most particularof outdoor enthusiasts.

Golfing - Five award-winning golf coursesmake their home in Heber Valley: the WasatchMountain Lake and Mountain courses, theSoldier Hollow Gold and Silver courses and Crater Springs atthe Homestead course. Each 18-hole course offers unparal-leled mountain views and delightfully diverse terrain.

Scuba Diving - The Crater at the Homestead Resorthouses 90-degree mineral water, perfect for scuba diving,snorkeling or a pleasant swim.

Biking - Mountain biking trails stretch into the WasatchRange, offering a variety of terrain for any level of mountainbiker. For those with skinny tires, the wide pavement and mini-mal traffic of Heber Valley roads are a refreshing canvas.

Camping - Campgrounds are available in any direction.Every public campground in the Heber Valley has tent sitesavailable as well as accommodations for car camping. If visi-tors want something even more removed, there are plenty ofhidden spots for a secluded experience.

Fishing - Winding down the middle of Utah's Heber Valleystretches the Provo River-long, deep and brimming at up to3,000 fish per mile. The Provo boasts a placement on the listof the top ten trout streams in the Rocky Mountains, with wildbrown trout measuring 12 to 16 inches and sometimes 20.

Horseback riding - Trails start in the foothills of HeberValley and stretch gently up to the meadows of StrawberryValley, then offer rugged climbing options into the WasatchMountains. Outfitters and guides are available and welcomehorseback riders of any skill level.

Hot air balloon rides - On warm summer mornings, theblue skies over Heber Valley will be dotted with gigantic hot air

balloons. Visitors won't want to miss the stunning view ofwhite-capped peaks and rich green fields.

Water activities - Three reservoirs surround the HeberValley: Jordanelle to the north, Deer Creek to the southwest,and Strawberry in the hills to the southeast. Jordanelle andDeer Creek are ideal for boating and watersports, or head up

to Strawberry where predictableafternoon winds make for fantas-tic sailing.

Whether you are looking forunique recreational opportunities,overnight stays, authentic dining,or beautiful views, Heber Valleyprovides an abundance of unfor-gettable experiences for all.

To learn more about HeberValley, please visit: www.gohebervalley.com


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longest family-owned ski resort in

the nation. There are plenty of runs

for all skill levels, and the friendly

skiers feel like family.

Just across the highway is Beaver

Creek Lodge, where you can walk

straight out of your hotel room and

jump on a snowmobile. Sleds and

even winter clothes are available for

rent. Snowmobilers can take guided

tours or venture on their own across

more than 300 miles of groomed

trails in some of the best snowmo-

biling in the United States.

Cache Valley provides plenty of

opportunities for snowshoeing,

cross-country skiing and fantastic

bird-watching. Access to the moun-

tains is a quick 5-minute drive from

downtown Logan.

Cache is pronounced "cash" and

is a French word that means "to hide

or store one's treasure." You'll find

plenty of hidden fortune in this high

ake a sleigh ride through a herd of up to 600 elk that winter at Hardware

Ranch Elk Refuge, just 30 minutes southeast of Logan in Blacksmith

Fork Canyon. This unforgettable and affordable experience brings you

up close to view magnificent bulls and cows as they wander across the hillside.

Take a beautiful drive up Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway for down-

hill skiing or snowmobiling. Hit the slopes at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, the

The snowmobile complex between Loganand Bear Lake is ranked in the Top 15 bestsnowmobiling in the nation. Bring yourown or rent them here for guided rides orindividual adventure. Photo courtesyBeaver Creek Lodge.

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experiences, and performing and fine arts.

The city of Logan is the heart of Cache Valley and home

to Utah State University, a dozen art galleries and specialty

shops, unique restaurants, great examples of early Mormon

pioneer architecture and the stunning 1923 Ellen Eccles

Theatre, home of the renowned Utah Festival Opera company

and other nationally touring productions.

While you're in town, be sure to sample some of Cache

Valley's famous food products: cheese, honey, ice cream, cof-

fee, chocolates and raspberry jam to name a few. A variety of

unique restaurants encompass tastes from Indian and Thai food

to upscale steak and seafood.

Cache Valley Winter Getaway packages include dinner

for two, a night in a hotel and breakfast, all starting from

$59.99. Log on to visitloganutah.com or call 1-800-882-4433

for more information.

Enjoy fresh powder at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort inLogan Canyon. It’s the longest family-owned ski resortin the nation. Photo by Travis Seeholzer


Alpine,Wyoming

among the West’s topsnowmobiling destinations

Alpine is a beautiful gateway to Yellowstone and GrandTeton National Parks. Located just 36 miles south-west ofJackson Hole, Alpine features affordable accommodations,recreation and restaurants. Alpine also provides visitors with asmall town atmosphere and an abundance of natural resourcesfor every season. Come and experience what Alpine Wyominghas to offer!

With our annual snowfall of 500”, winter sports abound;snowshoeing, ice fishing, down-hill and cross-country skiing arejust a fraction of what is available to the winter visitor here. Inaddition, the quality of our more that 150 miles of groomedsnowmobile trails earned Alpine “Top 5” in the West and “Top3” in Wyoming from Snow West Magazine’s 2002-2003 WinterGuide. Those who want to watch Wyoming’s majestic wildlifecan also visit the Alpine Feed Ground, operated by WyomingGame & Fish, which draws more than one thousand elk fromDecember to April and is accessible right at the edge of town!

Alpine, Wyoming, at an elevation of 5,640’ is nestled against

surrounding mountains at the convergence of three pristinerivers. The Grey’s, Salt, and Snake Rivers merge into thePalisades Reservoir, which provides incredible vistas and wateractivities for all – boating, jet skiing, fishing, water skiing, andmuch more. The Grey’s River area offers over 471,000 acres ofvirgin national forest and summer recreation ranging fromkayaking and white water rafting to camping, fishing, andcountless miles of trails for hiking or horseback riding. For thenaturalist, too, a large wetland and waterfowl viewing area isonly a few minutes’ drive from Alpine.

Surrounding canyons make for chal-lenging rides with plenty of fresh air inan unreal setting.

Boating - Water-skiing, wake-boarding, swimming, and sailing are allpopular activities on Bear Lake. TheLake is 20 miles long and 8 milesacross leaving plenty of room for every-one.

Golf - There are 3 golf courses available in the spring, sum-mer, and fall at Bear Lake. Courses are located on scenic hill-sides, with spectacular views of the lake.

Snowmobiling - Over 350 miles of groomed trails andwide open play areas! Climb the mountains for a spectacularview of Bear Lake and the surrounding hillsides.

Cross-Country Skiing - Excellent cross-country skiingcan be found on the trails used by ATV's in the summer.Nearby Logan Canyon offers scenic trails though the mountainwilderness.

Scenic By-way - The Oregon Trail/Bear Lake ScenicByway takes you on an adventure through time. Stop at theNational Oregon/California Trail Center and experience a livinghistory tour.

Horseback riding - Trails in nearby Logan Canyon stretchthrough the high mountain wilderness area. As you ridethrough the picturesque canyon trails, enjoy nature and thewildlife of the Rocky Mountains.

Camping - Campgrounds are dotted around the lake andsurrounding forests offering a range of sites from tent to fullhook-up. Picnic tables and restrooms are available at thestate park beaches.

Hiking, Cycling, &Mountain Biking - Spring, sum-mer, and fall are beautiful times toride or walk a lake or mountain trailin the Bear Lake Valley.

Fishing - Trolling and jiggingfrom boats can be done throughoutthe year. Four species are uniqueto Bear Lake: Bonneville Cisco,

Bear Lake Whitefish,Bonneville Whitefish,and Bear lake Sculpin.

ATV Riding -Hundreds of miles oftrails connecting Utahand Idaho provide alllevels of riding.

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Toyota Camry SE 2012

The Toyota Camry has virtually dominated the mid-size familysedan market in the United States for a quarter of a century. Itshigh quality, impressive durability, comfortable ride and amazingsafety record have made it America's top choice yea after year.

The 2012 Camry (now in its 7th generation) has beenredesigned. This is most noticeable on the inside where its interioris significantly nicer than the 6th generation. Yet its body style

remains easily recog-nizable as a Camry.

The five-pas-senger Camry hastwo engines tochoose from; a 2.5liter four cylinder anda 3.5 liter V6 - this isthe one I test drove.The larger engine

puts out 268 horsepower and still has an mpg rating of 30 on thehighway. It comes with a six-speed automatic transmission withpaddle shifters.

The Camry has an impressive list of standard equipment. A/C,tilt and telescoping steering wheel, six-speaker sound system withUSB port as well as Bluetooth are a few of the highlights of thebase model that starts at about $22,000.

I drove the SE model with sport-tune suspension and an exten-sive list of optional equipment. Some of the more notables; powersunroof, premium audio system (with a large 6.1" touch screen),navigation, rear back-up camera, power leather seats, dual-zoneautomatic climate control with air filter.

Behind the wheel of the Toyota Camry, you will love its open vis-ibility, comfortable and roomy seats, conveniently placed controlsand its responsive handling.

I believe the 2012 Camry will remain a top choice for mid-sizesedan buyers.


Agents of ChangeSt u d e n t s w h o a t t e n d U S U E a s t e r n c a n e x p e c t t oc h a n g e . T h a t ' s b e c a u s e U S U E a s t e r n s p e c i a l i z e s i nh e l p i n g s t u d e n t s t r a n s i t i o n f r o m u n d e r p r e p a r e d t o p r e -p a r e d , f r o m l o w e r - d i v i s i o n t o u p p e r - d i v i s i o n r e a d i n e s s .T h e y c a l l i t s t u d e n t t r a n s f o r m a t i o n . F e r n a n d o A l c a n t a r ,U S U E a s t e r n ' s d i r e c t o r o f S t u d e n t L i f e , c a l l s i t a l c h e -m y, a m e d i e v a l c h e m i c a l s c i e n c e b a s e d o n c h a n g i n gp l a i n m e t a l s i n t o g o l d .

W h e n a s p a r k i s l i t i n a s t u d e n t ' s e y e s , h e s a i d , i t i s n o l e s s m a g i c a l . I t g i v e s s p e c i a l m e a n i n gt o t h e t e r m , " G o l d e n E a g l e , " w h i c h a l l U S U E a s t e r n s t u d e n t s b e c o m e .

W h e n s t u d e n t s t a l k t o F e r n a n d o , t h e y h e a r a b o u t e x p e r i e n c e s g a i n e d f r o m l i v i n g i n 1 4 c o u n -t r i e s a r o u n d t h e w o r l d . H e l i k e s t o a s k t h e m , " W h o d o y o u t h i n k I a m ? " W h e n t h e y d e s c r i b e h i sm a n y a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s , h e p o i n t s o u t t h a t h e w a s n o t t h e s a m e p e r s o n w h e n h e f i r s t e n t e r e dc o l l e g e . I t w a s n o t u n t i l h e p u r s u e d h i s e d u c a t i o n a l g o a l s , " o n e d r e a m a t a t i m e , " t h a t h e w a sa b l e t o g r o w a n d c h a n g e i n t o t h e p e r s o n h e i s t o d a y.

U S U E a s t e r n , w i t h c a m p u s e s i n P r i c e a n d B l a n d i n g , o f f e r s t u d e n t s t h e s p a c e t h e y n e e d t o g r o wi n t o t h e b e s t p e o p l e t h e y c a n b e c o m e . T h e c o l l e g e g i v e s i t s f i n e s t , l i k e F e r n a n d o A l c a n t a r , t oh e l p i t s s t u d e n t s d i s c o v e r t h e i r v e r y b e s t - b e c a u s e t h e s i d e t h a t m a t t e r s t h e m o s t a t U S UE a s t e r n , i s w h a t h a p p e n s o n t h e i n s i d e .


Welcome to the Uinta Basin,where you can experienceall Utah has to offer in oneplace.Dinosaurland, Vernal, Utahis the only place in the worldwhere you can view andeven touch over 1,500dinosaur bones all in theiroriginal resting place.Dinosaur NationalMonument Quarry andVisitor center recentlyreopened in 2011 and areeagerly awaiting the hun-dreds of thousands of visi-tors that will enter the park in

the coming months. Dinosaurbones are not all that you can seeand do in the monument. Plan apicnic at the Green River or SplitMountain. Hitch onto the camperor load up the tent, there is plentyof camping spots available for anight under the stars. Enjoy a quiethike on the "Sound of Silence" trailor Scream and Holler as you expe-rience white water rafting down theGreen River! Exploring the monu-ment on foot will allow you to viewmassive arches and rarely seenpetroglyphs. Don't forget to stop by"Josie's Cabin" located in CubCreek, If you love stories from theWild West, this is one that you willwant to read. Dinosaurs are not all UintahCounty has to offer…camping, hik-ing, biking, boating, swimming,rafting, petroglyphs, museums andso much more are what makes thisarea loved by those that live hereand vacation here. Vernal is home to 3 State Parks.The Utah Field House of NaturalHistory Dinosaur Museum,Steinaker and Red Fleet ReservoirState Parks. You can have yourboat launched and ready for a dayon the water in less than 20 min-utes from down town. Don't have a

Experience Utah in Dinosaurland…


boat? Don't let this stop you, Steinaker is home of the "VernalBeach" enjoy a day building sand castles, swimming, or playingon the swim dock. There are lots of picnic tables, camp sites,and pavilions. Red Fleet has been referred too as the "LittleLake Powell" with its gorgeous scenery and huge red cliffs.Don't forget to watch out for Dinosaur Tracks as you play andexplore the land around the lake. The Field House museum is ahands on experience where visitors can learn more about thehistory of the area, view rocks in the mineral room, watch amovie about the fossils that are found in the area, and comingin the fall of 2012 you will be able to view paleontologists asthey work on newly discovered fossils from the observation win-dow in the new curatorial facility.If you really want to ride world-class trails…you came to theright place. You can pick your pleasure: Slick Rock, Alpine

Top 10 things to do inDinosaurland

Play like a Paleontologist - Better make sure you have your

Dinosaur Hunting License, cause there's so much dinosaur tracking to do

in North eastern Utah's-Dinosaurland. For starters there's Dinosaur

National

Monument

Quarry, Utah

State Field

House

Museum,

Dinosaur

Gardens,

and Red Fleet State Park dinosaur tracks. Stop by the BLM

office and find out where you can do a bit of digging for fossils

yourself!

Take it to the Gorge - Whether you like to boat, fish, bike

or hike, make your way up the Flaming Gorge-Uinta's National

Scenic Byway. Stop by Red Canyon Overlook, drive the sheep

Creek Canyon Loop, and get a good look inside the Flaming

Gorge Dam. Rough it or live it up. Either way, make sure you

leave time for some serious star gazing.

Picture This!! - Dinosaurland is home to Nine Mile Canyon-


Forests, or Desert Canyons. We have it all. When the summermonths bring sizzling temperatures to the valleys below, bikingin the Uinta's is at its best, with small crowds and GREAT trails.Bike Magazine proclaimed that the Vernal network of trails"Better than Moab?"Dinosaurland is about rivers. After all, a river is what created the"Wall of Bones." Rafting the Green and Yampa rivers is one ofthe best ways to see the area. Rather through the Gates ofLodore, Split Mountain, or Flaming Gorge Dam, this will be anexperience you will not forget. Your heart will race from theexhilarating whitewater rapids. You will view wild life andscenery only seen by those that travel the area by raft. So Welcome, we hope you enjoy your experiences here!! Getout and play in Dinosaurland, Vernal Utah. You'll want to stayforever…THE DINOSAURS DID!

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the longest corridor of Fremont Indian petroglyphs (carving in rock) and pic-

tographs (printing on rocks) in the world. If that isn't enough, explore Dry Fork

Canyon, Jones Hole, Echo Park, and you'll discover even more of these ancient

wonders. Some over 200 feet high!

Run the River - Easy or Wild-a river trip down Dinosaurland's Green or

Yampa Rivers is a thrill you'll never forget. Make it the perfect family vacation-or

scream for extreme adventure. Whatever your choice, our guides and outfitters

can get you and your family down the river in style.

Take a Hike or Bike! - Trail, trails, trails, and more trails. In Dinosaurland, you can cruise through mountain meadows, blaze

across high desert canyons, or climb alpine forests. Need another reason to

head northeast? BIKE magazine commented "Better than Moab?" . When

the summer months bring sizzling temperatures to the valleys below, biking

in the Uinta's is at its best, with small crowds and GREAT trails.

Hook a Worm - Catch record-breaking trout at Flaming Gorge. Fly-Fish

at Jones Hole. Cast a line into our 600 lakes and rivers. The bottom line is-

Dinosaurland is the Fisherman's Reel Deal.

Stir-Up the Wild West! - From rodeos to pow wows, from outlaw trail

rides to professional bull riding, the Wild West is alive and

strong in Dinosaurland. And so is Western Hospitality! Come

join in the fun as we celebrate our diverse cultures and western

heritage.

Nuke a Marshmallow - With so much open space and pub-

lic land, it's hard not to find a place to camp in Dinosaurland.

Don't forget to bring the marshmallows and camp fire stories.

Dig up the Past - Shop at John Jarvie's general store

where Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid stocked up on sup-

plies. It's only one of our many historical museums in the local

area. Make sure you visit the Western Heritage, Daughter of the

Utah's Pioneers, and Utah Field House of Natural History-State

Park, for tales of the pioneers, outlaws, and rugged mountain

men of the American's old west.

Get Wet - With 3 State Park reservoirs in Dinosaurland, you

are sure to get wet. Hitch onto the boat or pack your swim bags

for a day on the beach at Steinaker. You can have your boat

launch and gliding across the water in 15 minutes from the cen-

ter of town. There is plenty of water at Re d Fleet, Steinaker,

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Flaming Gorge National RecreationAreaExperience the incredible beauty of this area, with its 91 mile long

lake, the Green River and

its deep canyons. Enjoy

a huge variety of world

class outdoor recre-

ation including trophy

fishing and superb

boating - all in a majes-

tic landscape.

GreenRiverThe Green River

below Flaming

Gorge Dam, is

regarded as one of

the finest tailwater

fisheries in the country. Anglers fish for trophy rainbow and brown

trout, while rafters enjoy the relatively easy whitewater in the

upper stretch below the Dam

Browns ParkThis storied valley attracted outlaws and became a notorious way

station on the Outlaw Trail. Its most famous residents were Butch

Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Today, the charm

of Browns Park is that it is little changed from

those frontier years, although flyrods have

replaced six guns for most of its visitors.

Flaming Gorge ScenicBywayTake the longer path that explores all that

Flaming Gorge Country has to offer. The route

encircles the 91 mile long Lake Flaming Gorge,

crosses lush forests and the vast canyons carved by the Green River

and travels down through geologic layers of time on the way to

the Uintah Basin of Utah. It is a journey that offers a wealth of

world-class recreation, abundant wildlife, storied history and scenic

splendor.

Sheep Creek Geologic LoopThis route winds through the dramatic geologic for-

mations of the Sheep Creep National Geologic Area.

Expect to catch a glimpse or two of Rocky Mountain

bighorn sheep as you wind through Sheep Creek's

awe-inspiring rock spires. This relatively small area is

home to an impressive diver-

sity of birds and other

wildlife.

Red CanyonOverlookThe wildly scenic Red

Canyon Overlook is one of

those must-see photo stops along your tour of Flaming Gorge

Country. It is open year-round and offers an interpretive trail, rest-

rooms and frequent wildlife sightings. The popular Red Canyon Rim

Trail are also begins here.

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This vocational destination includes mountains, forests, pinnacles, arches,

plateaus, and astounding desert landscapes. The contrast in elevation and terrain

makes this area a haven for those seeking solitude or outdoor adventure.

You'll want to reserve

several days to begin to

immerse yourself in Wayne

County, where you will have

the option to explore three

different adventure zones.

The Highlands zone is

located in the western sec-

tion of Wayne County.

Forest, lakes, streams, and

open plains are key charac-

teristics of this mountainous

zone that is ideal for hiking,

mountain biking, fishing,

hunting, wildlife viewing and

many other outdoor activi-

ties. This is a grand place

for exciting summer-time

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exploration or serene winter adventures.

Horseback riding options abound in Wayne

County. Riders will enjoy a variety of scenery includ-

ing high alpine lakes and forests, historical and

archeological sites and the feeling of the old west

while riding the dusty desert trails.

Boulder Mountain and Thousand Lakes

Mountain offer a variety of trails that reward the rider

with outstanding views of the surrounding desert

while traveling amongst pine and aspen forests,

peaceful lakes and broad open meadows.

Within the Capitol Reef zone is this 70 mile

long national park that is part of the famous water-

pocket fold. Once called "Wayne Wonderland," the park acquired its name from the great white rock formations which resemble the

U.S. Capitol building and from the sheer cliffs that presented a barrier to early travelers. It is sometimes referred to as the "Land of

the Sleeping Rainbow" because of its beautiful contrasts, multi-colored sandstone surrounded by verdant riverbanks and arid desert

vegetation, all nestled beneath deep blue skies. Early pioneers established large orchards within what is now called Capitol Reef and

today the fruit from these orchards is available for picking by park visitors. The area was designated as a national monument in 1937

and reclassified as a national park in 1971. You'll want to set aside several days to hike trails that lead through dramatic rock forma-

tions, view Native American writings, hand-pick your own fruit from historic pioneer orchards, or traverse the seldom seen recesses of

this national park.

The Eastern High Desert zone includes unique desert land-

scapes. The desert landscape of this region, carved by wind

and water, has created numerous plateaus, canyons and

gorges. The narrowest of these formations are called slot

canyons and here you'll find many waiting for exploration. It's a

place where dinosaurs once roamed, a place with terrain that is

similar to the planet Mars or our very own moon.

This region was once the hide-out for famous outlaws, and

offers access to the western edge of Canyonlands National

Park. Hollywood has recently used this region again as the

back-drop for two new exciting movies; Disney's John Carter,

and 127 Hours.

Come and

explore an area with

endless possibilities,

Capitol Reef Country

(Wayne County, UT).

Our Secret is Now

Yours!


and experienced riders. The area is primarily managed forOHV users seeking the technical riding opportunities providedby the badland topography.

Henry Mountains - The last named and explored mountainrange in the U.S. and home to the largest her of free rangebuffalo. Travelers pass badlands and buttes, canyons and

cliffs, meandering throughforested slopes of spruceand ponderosa.

Robber's Roost Area -This region was once thehide-out for famous outlaws,and offers access to thewestern edge ofCanyonlands National Park.

Boulder Mountain &Thousand Lakes Mountain- The Dixie National Forestand Fishlake National Forestencompass the two largemountain areas. Bother

areas offer excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, ATV rid-ing, hunting, sight-seeing camping, or enjoying a nice picnic.

Scenic Byway 12 - Utah's first and only All-AmericanRoad. Traveling a distance of 124 miles, Scenic Byway 12starts in Wayne County and crosses through the most ruggedand beautiful scenery found in the western United States.

Fishing - Fishing here is the most diverse in the state.Hiking and ATV trails lead to remote ponds in the mountains.Reservoirs and streams are numerous and the Fremont Riverwith its blue ribbon fishery runs the length of the county.

ATV/OHV riding - Off-roading opportunities abound. Fromthe Great Western Trail motorized route to Swing Arm City andnumerous numbered routes on BLM and Forest Service lands.

Cathedral Valley - This is a scenic backcountry area inCapitol Reef National Park. It is a remote desert landscapewith towering sandstone monoliths and multihued badlandsstretching off in all directions. Highlights of Cathedral Valleyare views of Temple of the Sun and Moon.

Hiking - Trails range from 10,000 feet high alpine tundra to1 foot wide slot canyons and everything in between. Hikeeverything from a forested creek to a dry desert trail.

Notom Road -Turn South off HWY 24 on the Notom road,there you will find beautiful views of Waterpocket fold to theWest and the Henry Mountains to the East. This drive willshow the effect of Tectonics and Erosion to full view.

Wolverton Mill - When passing thru Hanksville, stop at theBLM office and see the Wolverton Mill. Here you will see oneman's attempt to extract the elusive gold from the HenryMountains.

Top to doand see in

Capitol Reef NationalPark - Capitol ReefNational Park is an oasis ofcolorful sandstone cliffs,impressive domes, andsoaring monoliths. Roadsand trails extend in alldirections for the intrepidhiker, mountain biker orjeep explorer. Once called"Wayne Wonderland," thepark acquired its namefrom the great white rockformations which resemble the U.S. Capitol building, and fromthe sheer cliffs that presented a barrier to early travelers.

Swing Arm City - This 2,600 acre OHV open area offerssome popular, high adrenalin hill-climbs for both beginners


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Pine Lake/Tropic Reservoir- Both located off Highway 12,

relaxing places to fish, camp and enjoy nature. Great places to access

the beginning of several ATV trails, including Powell Point.

BryceCanyonNationalPark- One of

the most

unique

National Parks

in America.

This dazzling

amphitheater

of pink and

orange

hoodoos,

cliffs and pin-

nacles is pop-

ular for hik-

ing, photogra-

phy and trail rides. Night Sky

viewing is a very popular activity as

well.

Kodachrome Basin StatePark/Grosvenors Arch- Hike,

mountain bike, or trail ride along

these unique formations and cliffs.

Eight miles south of Kodachrome is

the towering Grosvenors Arch.

National Scenic Byway 12-Utah’s All-American Road-

Known as one of the most scenic routes in the nation, access several

activities and scenic backways from this road. Enjoy National Parks,

national forests, state parks, monuments and much more.

Panguitch Lake- This large mountain lake is popular

for trout fishing, boating, mountain biking, hiking, horse-

back riding, wildlife viewing, ice fishing and snowmobiling.

Located off National Scenic Byway 143, surrounded by the

Dixie National Forest.

Utah’s Patchwork Parkway, Scenic Byway 143-Utah’s newest National Scenic Byway from Parowan to

Panguitch. An amazing scenic drive through forest, lakes

and historic towns. Especially awesome in September with

fall-foliage.

Panguitch Lake

Natural Bridge - Bryce Canyon N.P.

Grosvenors Arch


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Escalante Petrified Forest StatePark/Wide Hollow Reservoir- View large

specimens of petrified wood and several short

hiking trails. Camp, fish or boat at Wide Hollow

Reservoir.

Calf Creek Recreation Area- Hike

three miles one way to the spectacular and

refreshing lower calf

creek falls, beautiful

for recreation and

camping opportunities.

Hole-in-theRock/Devil’s

Garden- Drive along the graveled desert road to Devil’s Garden a

“garden” of unique rock formations and arches. Enjoy Slot Canyons on

this route and the famous Hole-in-the-Rock.

Capitol ReefNationalPark/Burr Trail- The 66-

mile Burr Trail starts at

Boulder continuing through

red rock scenery of Capitol

Reef, ending at Lake Powell.

View Waterpocket Fold,

excellent for hiking, back-

packing and photography.

RedCanyon-Located on

Highway 12, red

rock and forest-

ed canyon popu-

lar for photogra-

phy, hiking,

mountain bik-

ing, horseback

rides and ATV’s

are available on

permitted trails.

Lower Calf Creek Falls - photo credit: Jerry Sintz

Devils Garden - photo credit: Jerry Sintz

Red Canyon

Capitol Reef National Park - Chimney Rock


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For nearly 20 years we've motored down highway 89 in SouthernUtah on our way to Lake Powell, and twice each trip passed the turn-offto Highway 12 that leads to Bryce Canyon, Kodachrome Basin, andEscalante State Park. Acouple of years ago mywife and I celebratedour anniversary with a3-day trip to Bryce -What a GRAND Idea!The Ponderosa pines of

the Dixie Nat'l Forest are beautifulon their own, but the majestic rockformations of Bryce Canyon leftme speechless.

We enjoyed 3 days of exhilarating exploring thatincluded mountain biking, hiking, and horseback rid-ing, as well as plenty of "down time" just enjoyingthe clean fresh air, surrounding mountains, and beau-tiful forests. While abundant camping is available,we found Bryce Canyon Pines fully loaded with everyamenity you could want; restaurant, rv park, motel

with swimming pool, hot tub & cabletv.

On the advice of a friend, we went horseback riding with thefolks at the Bryce Canyon Pines, and were not disappointed. Theyoffer several different rides from 30 minutes for the beginners, to afull-day ride for the more advanced riders. We did a 2-hour ridethrough the pines and twisting red rock canyons that included one ofButch Cassidy's hideouts. My wife would like to go back for one ofthe full day trips, but as for me, I'll take a soft-seated 4-wheelerthanks - oh, and save room for me in the jacuzzi after dinner!

Located just six minutes from Bryce Canyon National Parkon highway 12, call 1-800-89-BRYCE or 1-435-834-5411 or visittheir website: brycecanyonmotel.com.

Anasazi State Park Museum- Located in

Boulder, this prehistoric Indian village was once one on

the largest Anasazi communities west of the Colorado

River. There

are excava-

tions pre-

served to

view and a

museum.

Bryce Canyon Pines

Bryce CanyonPines

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If you're looking for a western adven-ture for your next vacation, come to BestWestern Ruby's Inn in SouthwesternUtah. The premier family resort is locatedon Highway 63 in Bryce Canyon City - theGateway to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Ruby's Inn is the closest accommodations to theentrance to Bryce Canyon. The resort is surrounded bysome of the world's finest scenery: the colorful spires andsweeping vistas of Bryce Canyon National Park; the coolforests and abundant wildlife of the Dixie National Forest;and the canyons and solitude of Grand Staircase-EscalanteNational Monument.

The family-owned resort has 368 spacious rooms,spas and swimming pools. For those who prefer to camp,Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground can accommodateanything from cozy tents to large RVs. Teepee and cabinrentals are available.

Ruby's Inn General Store has groceries, souvenirs,western apparel, books, Native American jewelry and weav-ings. Discover more treasures at the art gallery and at theOld Bryce Town shops.

Cowboy's Buffet and Steak Room is a full-service

family restaurant. Canyon Diner offers gourmet sandwiches,pizza, fish and chicken.

Catch the convenient Bryce Canyon Shuttle at Ruby's Inn.The optional seasonal shuttle is a great way to see the Park.

Add some western experiences to your stay at Ruby's Inn.Explore hoodoos along hiking trails that descend into BryceCanyon. Retrace trails taken by outlaw Butch Cassidy on horse-back rides in the Red Canyon area. Mountain bike or fish in the

surrounding Dixie NationalForest.

Drive an ATV on aguided ATV tour of historicRuby's Inn property.Watch the buckaroos atthe rodeo, heldWednesday-Saturday dur-ing the summer. SeeBryce Canyon from the airon a scenic helicopterflight. Visit the nearby elkpreserve and wildlifemuseum. Backpackthrough slot canyons inGrand Staircase-EscalanteNational Monument.

Call or check ourwebsite for more informa-tion: 1-800-468-8660 orwww.rubysinn.com.


Bryce Canyon N.P. - Photo Credit: R.I.U.

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Tourism is the primary industry in Kane County. One

of their slogans is "unpack once". Here are some of

the areas attractions:

Lake Powell:

Some of the best water

recreation activities

found anywhere.

Whether you have your

own water toys or you

need to rent them there,

you will be able to find

just the spot for your

own adventure. Lake

Powell is 186 miles long and has almost 2,000 miles of shore-

line with over 90 major canyons. So, whether you want to relax

on a houseboat or paddle around in a kayak, finding your own

sense of solitude on the lake is not a problem.

East Zion: Zion is Utah's oldest and most visited national

park. This canyon is packed with beauty. The hiking is what

brings the crowds here. Their trails range from easy to very dif-

ficult. The east side of this national park is easily accessible

from Kane

County and

is a great

way to

escape the

crowds. On

the east

side there

are many varieties of lodging; bed & breakfasts, cabins, hotels,

rv parks, campgrounds, ranches and resorts. From this side of

Zion, you have horseback riding and miles of ATV trails to

explore. You can set up guided tours into mystic slot canyons

or just take a scenic drive (keep an eye out for a herd of buffa-

lo).

North Rim of the Grand Canyon: Much quieter than the

south rim. In fact, less than 15% of the total visitors to Grand

Canyon in a year make it to the North Rim (this is an easy drive

to make in a day from the Kanab area). The

north rim is a big contrast from the south rim;

it's covered by forests of pine, spruce and fir

trees while the south rim is mostly desert.

The north rim sits 8,000 feet above sea level

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cross-country skiing are the

only activities open during the

winter months. From the

Grand Canyon Lodge at the

North Rim, you have a classic

view of this geological wonder.

Movie History Enjoyed

in Color Country:

Surrounded with history. . . You may experience a sense of

"deja vu" when visiting southern Utah. While this may be your

first trip, you've probably already visited via TV or the silver

screen! Movie making was a large part of this area's history

from the 1930's-1990's. Over

300 movies and TV shows

were filmed in southern Utah

and northern Arizona.

To sate the imagina-

tion of visiting movie buffs, they

might consider a tour of the old

movie sets dotting the area.

While some are in disrepair,

others have been rebuilt and

are well-maintained.

Slot Canyons: Have you

ever been to a slot canyon?

Slot canyons - rock canyons so

narrow and steep that you can

touch both sides with your out-

stretched arms - are in abun-

dance in southern Utah.

Some of these natural wonders

have been carved by the ele-

ments of sand, wind and water

for billions of years to produce

the brilliant contrast in colors

and lighting. Some of the walls

of slot canyons reach heights

of over 200 feet.

There are plenty of slot

canyons in the Grand

Staircase-Escalante National

Monument. Willis Creek

Narrows features 200 to 300-

foot high cliffs and portions are as narrow as 4

feet. Other slots in the GSENM include; Lick

Wash, Hackberry Canyon, Bull Valley, Little

Death Hollow, Spooky Gulch, Wolverine

Canyon, Coyote Gulch, Peek-A-Boo Gulch.

Antelope Canyon is another famous slot

canyon located on the Navajo Indian

Reservation not far from Lake Powell and

Page, Arizona. These natural wonders set the

stage for incredible photos. Antelope Canyon: 866-645-9102,

www.antelopecanyon.com; Grand Staircase-Escalante National

Monument: www.ut.blm.gov/monument, 435-644-4680.


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BoweryHaven Resort

Things To Do InSevier County

Fish for Trophy-sizedMackinaw at Fishlake andthe Fishlake Basin- 45 Milesfrom Richfield on Hwy 24.This aspen-lined lake is sixmiles long and a mile wide;covers 2,500 acres of vol-canic basin caused by fault-ing. One of Utah's most beau-tiful mountain lakes with anelevation of 8,800 feet andwith an average depth of 70feet, the waters of Fish Lake

are crystal clear and cold; providing some of the West's finest year-round fishing. Fish Lake is stocked with rainbow trout, lake trout andsplake together with supporting a wild brown trout population. Lodge,cabins, RV hookups, bike trails, boat rentals available at Bowery Haven

Resort 435-638-1040. Ride the Ride of Your Life on the Paiute ATV Trail The Paiute ATV

Trail boasts nearly 1,000 miles of trail (including a 236 mile loop overthree mountain ranges) through rugged canyons and deserts designedfor recreational ATV riding. Be sure to pack along a camera - thescenery and wildlife along the trail are breathtaking. ATV rentals andguided tours available. See Five Star Rental 896-RENT(7368); RentYour Fun 435-527-3447; Paiute Trail OHV Service 435-529-7825,

Bushwacker Rentals, 435-326-4549, Big Rock CandyMountain 435-326-2000.

Raft Down the SevierRiver and See The

Unique Geology of the BigRock Candy MountainLocated 20 miles south ofRichfield on Hwy 89. Thiscarmel-colored rock formationis world famous and popular-ized by a song written byHaywire Mack and performed

by Burl Ives. Modern cabins, restaurant, gift shop, rafting, kayaking, bik-ing, and access to the Paiute ATV Trail make this mountain a "must

visit" for adventurers.Call 1-888-560-7625.

Big Rock CandyMountain

Express Justopened in 2005, theCandy MountainExpress bike trailbegins at Big RockCandy Mountain andfollows the SevierRiver for 7 milesdown the canyon.The bike trail ispaved and offers

Situated on the north shore of beautiful FishLake, Bowery Haven Resort provides accommodationsand services for the ideal family vacation. Fish Lake isa natural lake with 2,500 cool, clear water acres of fish-ing and boating and produces excellent rainbow, cut-throat, splake and brown trout, and world renownmackinaw.

The surrounding mountains are covered withspruce, fir and aspen, providing excellent habitat formoose and large herds of deer and elk.

In the fall season of September the forests area vivid splendor of autumn colors. Sportsman combinegrouse, goose, duck, antelope, and deer hunting withfishing activities.

For the non hunter/fisherman, Fish Lake andthe surrounding high mountain valleys and meadowsprovide a quiet, peaceful beauty that cannot be excelled.


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Sevier County- located in the heart of central Utah - may very well

be Utah’s “best kept recreational secret”.With over 1,000 miles of trail through nearly a million acres of public land, the Paiute Trail

system allows visitors to get on an ATV, motorcycle or mountain bike and ride through beautifulred rock canyons or aspen forests for as far as the eye can see.

The Paiute Trail traverses three different mountain ranges climbing to points over 11,000feet in elevation. And, no matter what your skill level, the Paiute has something for you to enjoy.Finally, don’t forget the annual Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree held each September inRichfield, Utah - a great way to get to meet new friends and enjoy central Utah’s trail systems!

For those interested in Native American history, the Fremont Indian State Park is sure topique your interest with artifacts, petroglyphs and pictographs that date back hundreds, andsometimes thousands of years. Spend some time at the museum or better yet, hike through thepark and see the amazing historical evidence left behind by the Fremont people. Don’t forget toask about the “alien” petroglyph just behind the museum.

When visiting central Utah, don’t miss Fish Lake. Nestled in the mountains, Fish Lake is anatural lake that provides some of the best fishing around. Rainbow, Brown and Mackinaw troutare plentiful in the lake. After a day on the lake, enjoy a good meal at one of the restaurantsalong the banks, hike the shore line trail, or drive the Fish Lake Scenic Byway - a path that inthe early 1800's was known as the Fish Lake cutoff of the Old Spanish Trail.

For the more adventurous at heart, be sure to stop by Big Rock Candy Mountain. Run theriver in a raft of kayak, enjoy rock climbing or even take a ride on the new zip line. Also, don'tforget the Candy Mountain Express bike trail that runs along the Sevier River.

No matter where you are in Sevier County, be sure to keep an eye open for the manyspecies of wildlife that are prevalent in the area. From the trophy elk herds that roam throughthe Fishlake National Forest to the ever increasing population of Bald Eagles that dot the sky,Sevier County is a wildlife wonderland. Whatever brings you to Sevier County, its breathtakingbeauty and recreational opportunities are sure to help make it an experience that you, yourfamily and friends can enjoy. For more information, please call 1-877-47-EVENT or visitwww.visitsevier.com and remember "What Happens in Sevier County, You Can Share with YourFriends".


beautiful scenery during a perfect ridefor all ages. Must See - Wanlass Elk Ranch. TakeLost Creek Road at Mason Diesel

Service in Aurora, drive Southeast 1mile. Don't miss this opportunity to seethis large herd of Rocky Mountain Elk.They always have mature bulls in fullantler and, depending on the season,young calves. During the wintermonths, they offer Saturday hay ridesso you can get a closer look! Call 435-529-7731 for more information.Fremont Indian State Park - Hiddenfrom the world for nearly a thousand

years, the Fremont Indian culture is dis-played at the Fremont Indian StatePark. Visitors can see the reconstructedpit dwellings of these ancient people,pottery, moccasins, necklaces, andother items in the Visitor Center Gooseberry - Located east of Salinaalong Interstate 70, this scenic area

includes a number of lakes at eleva-tions of over 9,000 feet. A few of thelakes include Gates Lake, HamiltonReservoir, Farnsworth Reservoir, andthe Gooseberry Campground - all ofwhich are connected with a trail system.The area offers a variety of trout, bothwild and stocked, depending on thereservoir.

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