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Show Arches breaks all previous travel records Visitation to Arches National Nation-al Park has broken all previous prev-ious travel records. ' Through October a total of 301,633 visitors enjoyed the , natural wonders of Arches J National Park, according to Superintendent Pete Parry. I The previous high travel re- Icord was set in 1973 with 276,011 visitors. The number of visitors camping cam-ping in Arches through October Octo-ber has already broken the previous record of 1976. In that year, 39,420 campers used the Devils Garden Campground Camp-ground and the Arches back-country. back-country. In 1977 to date ? 40,514 visitors camped in the ? park. i Fees are no longer being Ij collected at Arches. Campfire p programs and guided walks V have been terminated for the c season. The visitor center at 5 the park entrance will remain 4 open throughout the winter J from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. J The water has been shut off in 4 the Devils Garden Camp-c Camp-c ground, but the front half of 5 the campground will remain 4 open for those wishing to dry 4 camp. ? Firewood for use in the 5 grills is available at Arches 4 Visitor Center parking lot for ? $2 a bundle. 4 Super. Parry would like to remind visitors in the park that travel by vehicle is limited to designated roadways. road-ways. Gathering firewood and hunting in the National Parks is prohibited. Local residents are encouraged to use the parks this time of year. Temperatures Tem-peratures are cooler, making hiking of the trails a delight. |