| Show Bear Lake Cache National Forest Prove Ideal Warm Weather Trip Editors Editor's note This Is an other In a series of See Utah articles designed to better acquaint with their state The stories have been prepared by the Utah Tourist and Publicity Coun Coun- Council cU cil Each week a different sector of the state stale will be fea- fea featured fea With arrival of warm wea wea- wea weather ther to utah its it's a perfect time to plan a trip to Dear Bear Lake via the picturesque scenery of Cache National Forest The suggested circuitous route from Ogden see map can be taken any time during the summer months and af af- af affords fords many Interesting and worthwhile side trips along the way You and your tam tam- Ily can motor the distance with ease case In one weekend or you can build your whole BRIGHAM CITY is the first community of any ony size on tile the journey This fast fast- growing little city tion is the gateway to the tho greatest migratory bird refuge in the world and the 15 mlle side trip to the Dear Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is well worth the time Some different species of migratory birds have been observed on the refuge many lof of which can be seen at close range by motorists along the Delta road read which skirts Bear River Day Bay Among the most popular are arc Canada Geese ducks of all species swans pelicans Great Blue Herons Snowy Egrets etc THE REFUGE is one of the outstanding waterfowl areas In North America and Is one of the few remaining marsh marsh- marshlands marshlands lands where ducks and geese nest In great numbers It is maintained by the US De- De Department Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service whose I scientists carryon carry on extensive research into waterfowl dis- dis diseases eases Another side trip to the small town of Corinne ono one onetime time railroad boom town gives visitors a glimpse Into the past rail raU history of Amer- Amer America America ica is located the Rail road Village Museum main main- maintained by the Sons of the Utah Pioneers The museum is laid out like a typical pio- pio nCr rail station complete with station tracks baggage platform historic railroad lanterns and other accessories accessories CORINNE IS THE Ideal place for the the- museum since the golden spike was driven in 1869 1800 at nearby Promontory completion tory Point signaling comple comple- tion of the first transcontinental railroad ire In America On display at the museum are arc two historic steam engines a number of old railroad cars and a typical Pony Express log station aU all of which vis visitors can freely inspect From Corinne the tour con over Highway 91 89 to the city of Logan home of Utah State University There are a number of Inter esting things to see in Logan including the beautiful and historic Mormon Temple and grounds the worlds world's largest Swiss cheese factory and tile the Campus THE HIGHWAY up Logan Canyon is one of the most scenic drives in Utah There I I are many camp and picnic spots along the way just off the highway All are maintained main main- by the Forest Service as part of Cache National Forest One sting interesting attraction of Logan Canyon is the Jun iper Jardine a short brisk mile th-milc 1 hike oU off the high way This ancient tree re re- re reputed to be years old is probably the oldest living Juniper In the world Its trunk measures 26 20 feet in dir nce At the summit of Logan Canyon you can stop and look down Dear Bear Lake set like a gem in the fold of the mountains in the dis- dis |
