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Show 13 2004 Kanab Area Vacation Guide www.kanabguide.com Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - Greatest Story Ever Told By Dixie Brunner In Kane Countys moviemaking days, a Hollywood production company thought Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park resembled Egypt so much it was selected as location for The Greatest Story Ever Told. All film extras were locals, with the only imported actors being camels! d The huge sand dunes and trees of Coral Pink offer a feeling of being somewhere else. But before you think its all a mirage, check your map - you are in the heart of southern Utah! Grown-up- s and kids alike can enjoy playing in the sand while at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State sewage disposal station. Reservations for group and individual campsites may be made from three to 120 days in advance. All h campsites have parking, a barbeque grill and picnic tables. pull-throug- Coral Pink Sand Dunes has 1,000 acres of play area for vehicle enthusiasts. Hundreds of miles of trails and several developed roads are on BLM land adjacent to the park. While off-highw- ay four-whe- el off-highw- ay wind-whippe- Park. The park gets its name from d the sand which has eroded from exposed Navajo sandstone. Pink sand formed into a dune system as a result of wind deposits which rise from the hot lower elevations. The pink sand, contrasted against the steep red cliffs and outcroppings of southern Utah, offers visitors a visual delight. The park features a campground, along with modern restrooms, hot showers and a coral-colore- 22-un- vehicles are permitted on the dunes, strict regulations apply. Riders should contact park personnel for laws and rules before venturing out on the dunes. While there are no developed hiking trails within the park, several lie adjacent, and are easily accessible. The South Fork Indian Canyon petroglyphs trailhead lies four miles northeast of the park. Harris Mountain is north of the park and offers views of the sand dunes and Zion National Park, while the Moquith Mountains form the east boundary of the park. From dune vantage points, you can see Kanab Canyon and the Grand Canyon North Rim. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park offers a unique opportunity to experience yet another amazing sight in the incredible place which is southern Utah. How do I get to there from Kanab? Take Highway 89 seven miles north of Kanab, until you see the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park sign. Turn left and follow signs to the park. it Mexican & American Food Since 1957 - 7 WORLD FAMOUS Join us at the stunning 2000-seoutdoor Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, Utah, just one mile from Zion National Park. at Saturday concerts throughout the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day! NEBRA'S CAFE TOO Steaks Seafood Sandwiches Machacas Carnitas Fajitas Navajo Tacos Chimichangas BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Daily Specials Deep Fried Ice Cream Cold Beer Breakfast All Served concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at these locations: Hurricane-Zio- n Kanab-Zio- n Drug; Cedar Pharmacy; St. George-City-Munso- Music; n's R & All Day K's Bookstore; Springdale-Flanigan- 's Inn, Desert Pearl or at the gate. Take-O- ut For additional information or to be placed on a mailing list, please call email: 435-652-79- Orders 94 or write Cultural Activities, Dixie College, 225 South 700 E., St. George, UT 84770. qbunkerdixie.edu web: www.dixie.edutanner rky ' A, 'jr ft 'i I IjfeV |