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Show I Times OUTDOOR & Travel Guide 3 Thursday, May 30 Page 15 Imagine it is Feb. 4, 1846. After months of preparation, of selling property and treasured personal belongings, building wagons and buying oxen, we cross the cpld, icy Mississippi River at Nauvoo and begin a 1,300-mile-long trek across the plains and mountains. Now, 150 years later, you can join a tour leaving Provo on July 25th in celebration of the 70,000 Mormon men, women, and children who journeyed, across Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming to settle the valley of the Great Salt Lake. What could be more exciting this summer than to visit many of the sites of our early pioneers during the 150th anniversary of the Mormon Trail? Tom Collins, president of a local travel agency, has designed such a vacation that he feels will be educational and also filled with many fun activities. While in Missouri a visit will be made to the Liberty Jail. It is here that Joseph Smith was confined con-fined for four dreadful months in the winter of 1838-1839 and where he received several-revelations several-revelations recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants. Our next step will be the LDS Temple site in Independence which was dedicated by Joseph Smith in 1831. A tour in the Show-Me-State would not be complete without traveling to two of its most popular destinations. Located in the Ozark Mountains, Branson has become one of the country's 1 tourist spots. Must-see shows include Shoji Tabuchi, Mel Til-lis, Til-lis, Andy Williams, and stars at the Lawrence Welk Theatre. Next we will go to the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a 630-foot monument of steel commemorating com-memorating the gateway for thousands of pioneers who, along with the Mormons, left their homes to seek a new life in the West. . : , Illinois is next on our itinerary. Before visiting the church sites, we will stop in Springfield and New Salem where Abraham Lincoln lived, practiced law, was married, and was buried. LDS landmarks we see include the Carthage Jail where Joseph Smith was martyred; mar-tyred; Nauvoo; the Heber Kimball Kim-ball Home; the Homestead, home of the Smith family; graves of Joseph and Hyrum Smith; the Mansion House, permanent per-manent home of the prophet and the site, where the Nauvoo Temple was constructed. One of our many highlights will be the "City of Joseph" pageantinNauvoo. This outdoor LDS musical has been cited as one of the top outdoor musicals in the country. It is filled with colorful costumes, breathtaking dances, beautiful songs, and music, with a cast ad crew of over 350 persons. Following sacrament meet-ng meet-ng and a Sunday brunch in Nauvoo, we begin the westward trek of our forefathers 150 years ago. After crossing Iowa, we'll arrive at Winter Quarters in Nebraska. Established under jt.he direction of'Brigham Young, he settlement sheltered more ha'n'. 12,000 persons between 1846 and 18-18. Since 1,000 Lat er-day Saints died here, Winter 1 n n D-AiDod Quarters is remembered as a place of suffering and great faith. As we continue across Nebraska and Wyoming, stops will be made at Fort Kearny, Fort Laramie, Fort Bridger, and important sites along the Mormon Mor-mon Trail. Well also see Independence Inde-pendence Rock, one of the most famous landmarks on the trail. A plaque honors the emigrants who sought religious freedom and economic independence. As we near Utah in the comfort and safety of our motorcoach, we will remember the trials and many hardships our Mormon pioneers faced 150 years ago as they struggled with their handcarts - and covered wagons. If you are interested in learn ing more about this tour, Mr. Carefree Tours and Travel in Collins invites you to contact Provo at 374-9480. WYOMING ." IOWA 1 fcr. MIS8ISSIPpl RIVER - jrfe-fSXiL WINTER V MT PX SGAH NAUVi (S'vaixey of thb NEBRASKA I rou?Ti 3ardfn ' Vi .GREAT SALT LAKE . .. I ISfF3 ItoSS -Vv ' MISSOURI RIVER The Trek West from Nauvoo to EmigrationGanyon William Clayton wrote in 1848 describing the route the Mormons took to reach the Great Salt Lake Valley: "The road is good, but crooked, following the ridges and passing over a continual succession of hills and hollows." Brimhall Marine offers tips on buying a boat So you're finally ready to take the plungeliterally. You've been waiting all your life for this. You've been saving and scrimping. You want to be able to provide a lifetime of fun and lasting memories for your fami-ly. fami-ly. In other words.'you want to buy a boat. You're going to be making a huge investment. If you've never owned a boat, what do you look for in order to make a wise purchase? Bob Brimhall of Brimhall Marine Sales and Service (935 No. 1200 W. in Orem) offers a few tips: First, Brimhall says, it's important im-portant to look at the boat's hull (or its frame) construction, to ensure en-sure that it is sturdy and strong. Secondly, 'You need to decide what you're going to use the boat for," Brimhall says. "It should be a family decision." Brimhall attests, at-tests, from experience, that owning a boat can strengthen a family. "Some people see the boat as a hole in the water to throw your money into. It's not," Brimhall continues. "Having a boat and using it often on outings out-ings keeps kids and the family together. It opens lines of communication. com-munication. No matter what it is, boating or camping, do something some-thing with the kids." And, finally, the decision should be based on its eye appeal, ap-peal, Brimhall says. 'There's not a lot of difference in engines," Brimhall says. "But you can get a boat that is customized to you and your family." Brimhall can help you choose a watercraft to fit you needs. At Brimhall Sales and Service, you can choose between be-tween four different graphic, hand-designed patterns for your boat, according to your family's personality. Brimhall says his boats come in 16 different colors. With Brimhall's help, you pick the size of the boat and what it looks like. Brimhall Sales and Service offers top-of-the-line Baja boats of all sizes-from 14-foot to 42-foot 42-foot boats. He also offers outboard out-board motors and accessories. According to Brimhall, the business busi-ness is the largestMarine repair shop in Utah county. "My mechanics have been with me 10-15 years," Brimhall says. "They're qualified." Brimhall has plenty of experience ex-perience as well. He opened his store in Orem 19 years ago. He used to race boats professionally all over the United States, built race engines for the Daytona 500. Now he enjoys boating at nearby lakes, such as Lake Powell or Jordanelle. 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