Show Flaming Gorge to See Seel 15 Million Visitors Judging by record numbers of visitors to Flaming Gorge Recreation Area this year al- al already al- al already ready total attendance this year could range range from one to 11 million SPRING weather attracted a record number of visitors dur- dur during during ing April James E Bossi district for for- forest forest est ranger and Weldon W Grat Grat- Grat Gratton ton Park Service superintend superintend- superintendent tnt ent reported that persons visited Flaming Gorge last month 22 percent more than for the same month of 1965 A total of visits have been made to Flaming Gorge so f far r this year a 49 percent increase in travel over the first four months of 1965 Although the reservoir only became usable two years ago attendance last year was MEMORIAL DAY Monday May 30 is expected to attract visitors Last Memorial Day brought and the wea- wea weather weather ther was not so warm Bay and Antelope Flat visits this spring are far ahead of previous years and the season is still considered early Mr Bossi and Mr Gratton re- re reported reported ported that work is continuing on all campgrounds and boat boat- boating Sag ing facilities to prepare them for summer visitors Docks are in the water at all boat ramps in the recreation area they said Forest workers have planted more than trees in campgrounds near the dam Aid was requested in reducing the amount of litter which is becoming a major problem the officials said sald |