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Show Volume IV, Issue VIII THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 3 August 1, 2001 MAMA Knows Best: Keeping the Valley healthy with the green tourist dollar By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News Staff The Mountain Area Merchant Association (MAMA) was recently formed as a formal organization to promote tourism in the Ogden scenic area—primarily in Ogden Canyon and Ogden Valley. The group is currently working in tandem with the Ogden ning, again, near I-15, heading east following 12th Street to the mouth of Ogden Canyon; the Ogden Canyon THE OGDEN SCENIC BYWAY 'sector; its members. Currently an Ogden River Scenic Byway Management Plan is being created. Workshops designed to obtain public input were recently held at the Ogden The MAMA currently maintains two positions on the O/W Visitor and Convention General Board. as a Scenic designation MAMA, River Byway, made in working a s - the 1970’s. with the SEeEee ?- R e r oSO oL= ré’:i,’(—_»»—‘r"’i:,:x 5 ' ~f ™ i.(« g e’5% A s s _ScaRRgRSTe s - 2l 3= Ogden/Weber Visitor and Convention Bureau, 1s working toward having as a Scenic Byway. National, or Gray costs noth- Membership 1s extended to those from the Valley, Ogden Canyon and the greater Ogden area who wish to adver- The national recogni- tion will open the door to federal fund- stretches east beginning at the I-15 freeway near 12th Street, continuing up through Ogden Valley, and then to the top of Monte Cristo. the businesses such as John Lewis’ Lewis Homes and the Sniggs family from Gray Cliff Lodge have also been helpful in promoting MAMA. Membership in MAMA American ing for improvement projects and signage along the byway corridor that and ing, and is limited to parties interested in promoting tourism in the area. the located north of Salt Lake City—desig- nated Library owner of Planet Rainbow at Rainbow Gardens and Janis Yoak, owner of Red Rock Ranch and Outfitters. Other One of MAMA'’s recent achievements has been to reinstate interest in the Ogden River Corridor’s formal designation Valley Cliff Lodge in Ogden Canyon. The management plan also includes an element to incorporate connections to the historic heart of downtown Ogden. Two individuals have been especially instrumental in spearheading and running MAMA-—Rob King, co- two organizations will have a working relationship similar to that of the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce and the Ogden/Weber Visitor and Convention Bureau. sector:; tor, which runs along the South Fork River above Huntsville; and the Monte Cristo sector. | another organization recently formed, primarily to promote intra-business, or amongst Reservoir Ogden Valley sector; Upper Valley sec- Valley Business Association (OVBA), business Pineview The Ogden Scenic Byway Triptick. The Ogden River Scenic River Byway 1s comprised of six segments, or sectors: The Gateway sector, begin- Equal sized advertising spots in the brochure for all participating MAMA businesses will be solicited beginning August 1. The advertised businesses, relevant to the tourism industry, will be highlighted on the map along with their adjacent ad space. It is MAMA'’s philosophy that it is, not only major businesses, but the fabric of smaller businesses that make up a quality experience for tourists. The brochure will become an indispensable asset for the local tourism industry, and the v1smng tourist. For more information regarding MAMA, and membership in the organ1zation, contact Janis Yoak at 745- 6393, or Rob King at Planet Rainbow at 392-3092. area residents at $18.00 ann ual_ly. - Send payment with ‘mailing address to: -+~ """'THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS P O BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 recreation at your doorstep year round. World Mountain along the route. - Subscriptions available for out of Ski Lake offers the rare opportunity of having class skiing at Snowbasin tise together to promote a local tourism economy. - A major project MAMA has been “working on is the Ogden Scenic Byway Triptick, a glossy, full-colored brochure and map guide that will be made available late this fall. The brochure will be an asset to tourists and visitors to the area, providing a guide map through Ogden Canyon and Ogden Valley along the Scenic Byway. It will also explain and highlight geological, historical and scenic highlights Resort, Utah’s best kept secret and the site for three Olympic skiing venues, and water recreation on Pineview Reservoir are sure to fill your days throughout the winter and summer. Hiking, biking, and camping are also only minutes away in one of the most beautiful natural settings you will find. And all of this only 45 minutes away from Salt Lake International Airport. Secluded behind a gate of wrought iron and stone, every lot available in the Summit at Ski Ogden Scenic Calendar 2002 Lake gated community has a unique and in- credible view. Whether you look up to the peaks of Snowbasin or over the waters of Pineview Reservoir and the rest of Ogden Valley beyond, you’re sure to be impressed with the breathtaking beauty of the entire area. 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