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Show 3" i J :' W!liRA''I';K elements, at work since the beginning have cii ved this gigantic trough in the Grand Cain on of sjMrlvl.r. our of nature's most spectacular sights, the i inyon Mb.. In length, a mile deep and at sonic places 18 miles wide. MASTERPIECES lion Carves Stupendous Ictacles in Three Canyons WtW Features. Ij the beginning of time, wind and water have com-icarve com-icarve the earth's surface in a small section of north-ona north-ona and southern Utah into three of the most stupen-sctacles stupen-sctacles in the world, the Grand canyon of Colorado ion canyon of Virgin river and the great horseshoe-jmphitheater horseshoe-jmphitheater known as Bryce canyon, area in this scenic triumvirate is now a national park tich belongs to the people of the United States. These ; ing, the Weeping Rock and finally the Temple of Sinawa. This mystical amphitheater Is completely surrounded by stone rock walls. The level floor is greer with trees and in early summei bright with blossoms. In the center of the circle stand two large stone 1 pillars. The larger one is called the altar and the smaller one is known as the pulpit. The visitor instinctively listens for the sermon and waits for the sacrifice. The early ear-ly pioneers, deeply religious Mormons, Mor-mons, were so impressed by the solemnity of the scene that they named the canyon "Little Zion." THESE THREE national parks are readily accessible by paved highways, but the roads on the north side of Grand canyon are closed by snow from October 15 to May 15. Accommodations of all types, including in-cluding hotels, lodges, cabin camps and cafeterias, are found on the south rim of Grand canyon. Lodges and cabin camps also are available at the north rim and in both Zion and Bryce. Free campsites for motorists bringing their own equipment equip-ment are maintained in all of the parks by National Park service. Mv be counted among the H jewels in the national ifl-to be enjoyed by us today iflbeld in trust for the benefit Hjmons of Americans yet to liHud Canyon National park 1Mb Arizona is the largest of thethree H I parks, con- H Parks taining 645,- 000 acres. H Zion National Series Park in utah H is second in B size with 94,- Hmd Bryce Canyon Nationalise Nation-alise in Utah, is the smallest Rjc.-es. In 1946 more than Hple visited these parks, canyon is 297 miles in Hr.ile deep and in some Hsiles wide. Mighty moun-H-.: thousands of feet from Mel the gorge, are dwarfed "urinous proportions of this Hough. From the rim of Hn the visitor may look Hie summits of these moun-HVe moun-HVe on wave they reach fcor., garnet, purple, topaz, Inny sea on fire. And a feet down real storm sy lash these mountains, may sparkle and thunder rserate from wall to wall, W the sun shines in a sky. CANYON presents a "rast to Grand canyon, visitor enters a fairyland wite, red and lemon yel- of minarets and towers, & castles and cathedral ireamland of goblins and shapes. There are 30 W cliffs carved and sculp- N amphitheater, Jiree 'i and about two miles rammed with fantastic flg-ialeidoscopic flg-ialeidoscopic color. Trails such places ?s Sunrise Castle. Queens Garden, "Canyon, and Silent City. K SHARP contrast, Zion vast cathedral. The 'leaven teems to rest on stone wills. Considered by the most satisfying of cal Parks, Zion, by the c' its scone, invariably 'ilence from all who en- toachtog by Mount Car-T. Car-T. the tils; view is from ''fie canyon through win-w win-w highwn tunnel. From 1 e visitor enters along J of Virgin river passing 1,16 huge rock masses called "Hi the West Temple. "K'te these gates, the 'toads in ,, level valley bS alrno i prndicu-" prndicu-" 'hlch rise more than above him. Side l0t these walls into tre- blocks which rise red base, changing Pwn and, two thirds Naming white, tinted "Pays ;. rcds ?f Proceeds along this i I?Uey l e Pass the Mountain of the Sun, b sTh" Patriarchs. """one, Angels Land- Excellent paved highways within the parks make it possible for all travelers, without physical exertion, to see many of the principal wonders won-ders of each park. For hardier persons, per-sons, there are miles of foot trails, and the adventurously inclined may axplore more distantly on horseback. horse-back. It is possible to cross of, foot, by mule or horse from the south rim to the north rim of Grand canyon, but this trip and all trips down into the canyon should be taken tak-en only by persons in excellent physical phys-ical condition. In each park, ranger-naturalists give frequent talks, and in the evenings eve-nings they conduct entertaining programs pro-grams around the campflres. VERITABLE FAIRYLAND . . Fantastic figures and kaleidoscop-lo kaleidoscop-lo color prevail in Bryce Canyon National park in Utah. |