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Show I 4B Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday August 29, 2002 Helperlndian Canyon: Viiitlng Helper and the See nlc Byway US -- 191 No day trip would be cmplctc without a visit to his- sfMd toric Helper and a drive through its downtown streets. The boundaries of Helpers national historic district encompass the Western Mining and Railroad Museum complex located on the cities Main Street. What can be done and seen? The Western Mining and Railroad Museum has several floors filled with displays, photographs and memorabilia covering coal mining and railroading in the Castle Willey region from before the turn of the century to the ment From May 1 to Sept. 30, the museum is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. From Oct. 1 to April 30, hours are 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Tuesday through Saturday. Tours may be sched- Exploring Goblin Valley and the surrounding drive back in time i! County between the city of Green River and Hanksville, just off of Utah state route 24. What can be done and seen? Outdoor enthusiasts venturing into Goblin blley will enjoy hiking among the rock formations and expiring the haunting coves in an area avid camera bugs classify as a photographers Recreation Area nyon Scenic Byway torfeon County Coif Course. paradise. O bnflUSal National Forest jton Canyon about 44 miles into Duchesne. One should plan at least an hour to drive the Scenic Byway route. Information. 'For tour appointments or in formation, contact the Helpei Western Mining and Railroad Museum Castle Country Tour ism at or 'the Duchesne Ranger District at Located in areas adjacent to the Goblin falley State Park, vehicle dedicated recreationists will find hundreds of miles of dirt roads and designated trails to explore. The facilities provided at Goblin State Park include a campground, modern restrooms, hot showers for travelers and a sanitary disposal station along with a visitor observation 21-u- shelter. Goblin Willey encompasses 3,014 acres of public lands. The view along the route is dominated by the San Rafael Reef, which rises abruptly to dissect the surrounding desert Temple Mountain, named for its resemblance to the LDS temple in Salt Lake City, is the highest point along thq reef. The mountain was also the sight of extensive uranium mining during the 1950s. To the south, the Henry Mountains uled. From Helper, drive north up the canyon on SR 6, turning right towards Duchesne. The byway follows an old Native American trail used for'travel between the Price valley and the Uinta Basin. The biway narrows and travr els along Willow Creek. n visThere will be tas that pass through the beginnings of the Roan and Book Cliff formations. PeakIndian Pass, ing at 9,100-fothe biway passes through the Ashley National Forest and a unique display of rock formations. The vegetation here includes pinyon, juniper, aspen, and Douglas firs. Directions and driving time. From Price its only six miles to Helper and another five miles up the Canyon on US-1 Tbrn right on and follow the paved road area Goblin Valley Scores of intricately eroded creatures greet visitors to Gob-- 1 lin Valley. The Goblin Valley State Park is located in Emery Met Vver Canyon' present The facility in downtown 'Helper has an extensive collection of videotapes as well as a large outdoor display of mining and railroad equip- state Pwfc A rise above lower buttes. The state park is open all. year and reservations are accepted from March 15 to Oct. 15. In addition to camping units, the park is equipped with 22 trailer sites. e fees Camping and are required for people planning to visit the park. Goblin lley has picnicking areas for travelers and a group pavilion. Purchasing a pass allows entrance to people day-us- e most Utah state parks for five day-us- consecutive days. How to get there. Driving from Price, visitors should take SR-- 6 to just a couple miles west of Green River. Tbrn right and drive 70 about 10 miles west. Then.tum and drive towards the Hanksville area. It is about 30 miles on a paved road where the reef can then be followed.1' Driving time. The total mileage for- the two canyons is about 85 miles and requires at least four hours . driving time. Information. Castle Valley residents and tourists visiting the Carbon? Emery area may contact the Goblin Willey State Park officq, in Green River at Reservations may bp made by calling the. Utah State! Parks and Recreation office in e h800-- j Salt Lake Gty offonSR-2- 4 - toll-fre- 322-377- 0. wise-ope- ot US-19- 6. A vintage stove stands on display at the Helper Mining and Railroad Museum. Goblin Valley has fantastic shapes that children from seven to 70 can enjoy. 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