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Show enil Page November The Dixie Sun 8 8, 1 994 Red Cliffs offers recreation A perfect spot for Bell Photographers picture retakes are NOT HERE YET. They will arrive in about ANOTHER THREE WEEKS, AND WE PROMISE TO LET YOU KNOW. Love, The Yearbook Staff an afternoon date or a family outing By CASI GODWIN ' w-. , r--- N v. ., v 7 T -- v-- y s Vi v ' ; r H'.-.A- , - -- - ' - -- i .. ' 1 :v ,;'V rx i'C'i ' - V J- THE DIXIE SUN V i Ber The majority of younger students have a desire to get out of their houses or apartments and be adventurous. Students often find themselves dissatisfied with television or the pool, and socializing gets on their nerves. They know they have to do their homework right now. ; ,W, j - I Sji h 'rf A,5, t but not - ' Where can they escape to? The mountains surrounding St. George provide solitude or a good time, depending on what students are looking for. S One of the most popular student recreation sites in the pre irst ol kets a dim nvem lot he da katioi iciatu a DAVID WESTTHE DIXIE SUN diving is also permitted; heights vary, but it is considered safe. Hiking at Red Cliffs can be simple or difficult depending on where one chooses to hike. The sights along the way are intricate and beautiful, and By LAURA SPENCER THE DIXIE SUN - 5:00 pan. Your Fink to free confidential help i Entertainment in St. George requires creativity and planning, said Jill Parker Leisure Services administrative assistant. St. George lacks the resources of a larger city such as. Las Vegas or Provo. Boasting only occasional concerts or dances, residents rely on the outdoors and theaters to keep them entertained. Recreational classes on repelling, hiking, and other outdoor activities are available to college students, said Parker. I lowever, such classes constitute the only city organized programs for students. Parker cited the area's climate as being St. George's advantage over the northern cities. Outdoor activities and excursions are possible year-roun- St. George and surrounding areas contain a wealth of state and national parks. The closest being Snow Cant on State Park northwest of St. George. pr, azz v iociai The sheer cliffs and pristine waters of Red Cliffs make for an excellent outdoor recreation spot where activities abound. Red Cliffs is le Pit located 15 miles north of St. George, off at exit 22. beer larles breathing in the clean mountain this air is refreshing. son Also offered are picnic areas t on f for a relaxing lunch, overnight Vith s camping areas, which are clean ir thal and well-kep- t, and helpful park mto rangers. It makes for an excelat vc lent family or date spot. pile C Leisure abounds in St. George Friday la i be tri Malt histor off-roa- d - 1 LS a The bike trails at Red Cliffs are said to be a true Monday the in bathing. CALL st inaug vicinity is Red Cliffs. Located approximately 15 miles north of St. George, just off at exit 22, Red Cliffs provides a variety of outdoor from mountain activities biking to swimming to sun experience. Students interested in mountain biking will get a workout there. Except in the coolest months of the year (because it never seems to get truly cold in Utah's Dixie), don't forget to pack the bathing suit. Some of the best activities at Red Cliffs include swimming, clitf jumping, or sliding down a stream bed. At certain times of the year the water is higher and the slide works more appropriately. The cliff jumping is a rush that many students like. Cliff till ion, leakii most bat s "Sh, attic volunteer at the St. George Chamber of learn Commerce said St. George has "huge advanbut t tages" over the north inherent in the rock formatp the tions and colors around the area. A Jan Snow Canyon provides a variety of rock and us u il sand formations. For example, the sand dunes lesm and the lava caves. b. W A visit to the park ranger station can provide 'v ac the recreation seeker with information as to 'burn where the park's outstanding features can be the found. Horseback riding is available in Snow Canyon d as dd w and Pine Valley as well as most other state and national parks. Prairie Town, Inc., a company in onnit Toquerville, provides private and group lessons le D on the art of riding. als The Travel and Convention Bureau publishes a guide to the area's myriad bike paths and trails. rotigl The paths range from advanced to novice levels. mgt Hot air balloon rides are another option. The it Ber n for rides cost S65 per person for a half hour. ou nc If adventurers want snow it's onlv an hour in Pine Valiev or Cedar Citv. away, nearby A |