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Show 3 Thursday, May 30 Page 9 Park City: Not just a winter wonderland resort f : -'. I Times OUTDOOR & Travel Ouide E It may be skiing the steep and deep that first attracts visitors to town, but it's the summer sum-mer season that convinces them to call Park Gity home. When spring arrives, the snow melts into the mountainsides mountain-sides turning the hills to " emerald green. .It's different crowd that strolls Park City's streets during the summer and for different reasons. Park City's summer guests retreat from the heat of city living and come to enjoy the scenery, fresh mountain air, and outdoor recreation that is abundant here. There's certainly no better way to start off a day in Park City than from the basket of a hot-air balloon. From a birds-eye birds-eye view, youll enjoy the sunrise and watch Park City wake-up. ItH be the ride of your life, leaving leav-ing a feeling of peace and calm. Park City has about five balloon companies offering flights daily. Enjoy a walk or ride through nature from either foot or saddle. sad-dle. Youll feel like a scene out of City Slickers on the back of a mare. For a real taste of the west, try one of-Park City Stables meal rides; whether it's a breakfast cookout or a barbecue bar-becue dinner at Deer Valley . Resort, or at the Park City Ski Area youll enjoy eating in the great out-of-doors. For a real nature trek call the Norwegian School of Nature Life. A "mentor" will gently guide you on the trails in the - , r- i r mmm...iLmi. Aerial Photograph of Park City nestled in the Wasatch Mountains. nearby Wasatch-Cache National Nation-al Forest. Here youll learn about the area's plant and animal life plus discover more about the geography and geology geol-ogy of the Wasatch Mountains. Plus, the WestWind Outdoor School of Park City offers hiking excursions on nearby mountain trails. Park City's summer season doesn't end there. It also has an inspiration for the. creative mind-whether one is a visual craftsman or an artisan of words. Nearly one dozen art galleries gal-leries secure collections from both local and national artists. There are galleries displaying Jkix mm ihmm r am lU iiiilifut trtiii'lh-f i! 'njiify Miles ami Miles of Trails We love mountain bikers! 1-800-519-9969 everything from the work of Native Na-tive Americans to wildlife photography and watercolors. Plus, the Kimball Art Center anchors the bottom of historic Main Street and showcases new exhibits each month in two galleries. gal-leries. For the theatrical crowd, Park City is tha proud home to Park City Performances (PCP), a group that stages plays throughout the year at the historic his-toric Egyptian Theatre. This coming summer PCP is presenting present-ing "The Voice of the Prairie" and "Rumor." Also, a special workshop for writers (Writers at Work) is planned each July and an outstanding out-standing art festival takes over Main Street the first weekend in August. What about sporting facilities? For golfers, the Park Meadows Golf Course, the Park City Municipal Golf Course, and the Jeremy Ranch Golf Course are 18-hole course that offer very different topography.. Golfers Gol-fers enjoy the "ego golfing" they experience in Park City due to the high altitude (6,900 feet) which helps the golf'balls fly further. fur-ther. For tennis buffs who can't wait to pick up a racquet before ' heading home, there are over a dozen outdoor tennis courts waiting for some swinging ac- ' tion! What? You wanna get wet? Let Park City splash you with the wet and wild feelings you crave. When the wind picks up, Deer Creek, Echo, and Rockport reservoirs are teeming with sail-boarders. sail-boarders. If it's your style to sit on shore and soak up the rays, you won't be alone. Also, Summit Sum-mit County's newest body of water is part of the Jordanelle State Park which opened in July 1995, and offers a number of recreational water sports such as boating, waterskiing, sailing, or fishing. You can also enjoy the lake from the shore on 17 miles of trails set aside for biking, hiking, and jogging. Camp sites (200 units) are also available along with interpretive interpre-tive nature walks for those look-Continued look-Continued on page 10 oocki 7QOO Old Town Guest House a bed & breakfast inn 101 1 EMPIRE AVE. PARK OTY, UTAH 84060 mountain bikers welcome located close to lifts high energy breakfast served hot tub 12 & full day tours and lodging packages available 800-290-6423 ext. 3710 801-649-2642 FAX 801-649-3320 atrial HiaiR vMLfrs uos r powlm uoteu large Jacuzzi Spa Sauna King, Queen Beds Family Units Kitchenettes floom Refrigerators Coin Laundry Pool MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES For more information, contact us at: 989 South Main Heber City, Utah 84032 801654-2202 or 1-800544-4066 HBRadissoa I N N PAR K CITY SUMMER PACKAGES $109 and up Deluxe room for two Two mountain bikes for a half-day Two lunches in fanny packs |