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Show u ? .;' . --v.? "... : i Sound-Light Show Still Brings Raves From Visitors "One of the most fascin ating sights ever." "Fabulous!" "Fabu-lous!" "Bi'eathtakingly beautiful!" These and many ma-ny more statements are heard nightly at the landing land-ing following the voyage of the Moab Queen on the Colorado River. Traveling 3 to 4 miles up river from Moab, the Canyonlands By Night show presents the fabulous trip up the canyon at night and returns in total darkness, with the sounds of the river, professionally pro-fessionally taped narration and spectacular lighting display holding thie interest inter-est of the visitor. Started 5 years ago in Moab by Welton Winn, the Canyonlands By Night has become one of the most enjoyed tours in the Canyonlands Can-yonlands area. It is a never-to-be forgotten experience exper-ience that can be enjoyed by all members of the faiii-S,'ly. faiii-S,'ly. The ,-tJrip starts just before dark at the Colorado River bridge just north of Moab and proceeds by jet boat up the river. Your host, Prof. Wayne McCon-t McCon-t kie discusses your sur-'; sur-'; roundings, bringing to your knowledge the charm of ' the scenes you are passing. As the boat comes to a , stop, there is an intense-'. intense-'. stillness that grips you .and the other passengers. ' Suddenly a clear, melodi' ious voice booms over the water and proclaims an event of thousands of yieavs ago. Light flashes in spectacular spec-tacular manner upon cliffs in the distance ahead. (Shadows and narrated voice accompanied by inspiring in-spiring drama begin to ie-late ie-late the wonderful story of the scenes before you. The boat captain, Lloyd Holyoak, periodically adjusts ad-justs the direction of the craft bringing it into proper pro-per position for the full enjoyments of the fascinating fascinat-ing floodlight effects. The story consists of the history of the white settlers sett-lers in Utah. The trials and heartaches are revealed in the magnificent sandstone cliffs that surround you. Canyonlands By Night lb" unique. There is nothing else like it anywhere. Canyon Can-yon walls come to life under 40,000 watts of controlled illumination. The Canyonlands By Night tour leaves nightly at 8 p.m. and the rates are very reasonable. . $2 foi children 6-11 and $4 for all over 12. Tlile capacity of the craft is 85 persons and all seats are good. Large groups wanting to make reservations can do so by calling Winnco, Inc., 253-5261. 253-5261. This is an excellent evening ev-ening guide that you will remiember forever. It may be hot in town during the day, but it cools off tremendously on the river at night. Bring a light jacket. |