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Show Tiff f Tn"---nf . O 'fr p- Tr."v"1! 'i. ? on o jiiLilitiii:" no When the summer months bring sizzling temperatures to the valleys below, hiking and biking in the Uinta Mountains are at their best. Dirt roads and trails in the high country of Dinosaurland usually open mid-May mid-May to early June when they are finally clear of snow and have begun to dry out. In some spots, however, you will find exceptionally excep-tionally deep snowbanks that will remain until sometime in mid-July. Snow will return to these highlands in October and accumulate in substantial amounts by mid-November. Throughout the summer and early fall, daytime temperatures in the mountains (8,000-11,000 feet) will stay pleasantly warm, but the nights are crisp. Rain, sleet, hail, and sometimes even snow during summer storms are not uncommon at the higher elevations. In the lower areas of the region, paved road bike routes and some mountain bike and hiking routes are usable year-round. year-round. Inquire about conditions with officials of the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Ser-vice, or Bureau of Land Management Manage-ment before heading into the back country. Abundant moisture, trees, and lush vegetation in the mountain environments mean bugs in summer. Be sure to pack a good supply of insect repellent Information on some of the sights and trails in Dinosaur-land Dinosaur-land follows: Flaming Gorge -. Located in Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area takes its name from an exclamation Major John Wesley Powell made upon seeing Red Canyon at sunset in 1869. He described it as "a flaming, flam-ing, brilliant red gorge." Established in 1964, the recreation area encompasses the 91-mile long reservoir and more than 700,000 acres of magnificent mag-nificent canyonlands and moun-tains. moun-tains. Recreational opportunities oppor-tunities include trophy fishing, power boating, hunting, camping, camp-ing, hiking and river rafting, as well as superb fat tire riding and thin tire touring. Inquire at the visitor center at the dam for more information. Dinosaur National Monument Monu-ment Located 20 miles east of Vernal Ver-nal is the dinosaur quarry which lends its name to all of Dinosaur-land. Dinosaur-land. Discovered in 1909 by paleontologist Earl Douglass, the quarry is the largest Juras-sicPerioddinosaurquarryin Juras-sicPerioddinosaurquarryin the world. One entire wall of the glassed quarry building is a fossilized fos-silized sand bar that collected dead dinosaurs as they were swept down an ancient river. Originally established at 80 acres in 1915, the monument was enlarged in 1933 to include If' m)tp 1 44 r.:oTEL u?-:its coffee shop dining room tackle shop Service SizHon Crocsry Store RAFT RENTALS -GUIDE SERVICE Operated Ey Carl Cctlctt Family 4t more than 200,000 acres of wilderness in Utah and Colorado. Included are the spectacular spec-tacular canyons of the Green and Yampa Rivers. Fortunately, biking, hiking, camping, and Whitewater rafting opportunities oppor-tunities are plentiful, but visitors are not. Inquire at the quarry or Monument Head- . quarters in Dinosaur, Colorado, for more information. Bear Canyon Booties Trail The ride: This is an easy trail that provides a fine introduction to the Flaming Gorge area. The double track dirt road is well-maintained, well-maintained, and offers views of Red Canyon and Lake Flaming Gorge from an overlook at the end of the trail. This is also enjoyable en-joyable as an evening ride as the sunsets from the viewpoint can be outrageously beautiful. Directions: From Vernal, head north alongU.S. 191 for 32 miles to its junction with UT 44. Continue along 191 for four miles to the Flaming Gorge Lodge. The trail is just around the comer from the lodge and is clearly marked at the trailhead. Simply follow the trail from the road for about 1.5 miles to the overlook, then retrace your route back to your vehicle. Be on the lookout for elk, mule deer, and numerous species of birds in the area. Canyon Rim The ride: Red Canyon is a fantastic gorge carved over the years by the mighty Green River. In 1964, the floodgates of Flaming Gorge Dam were closed, and Lake Flaming Gorge was created from the waters of. the Green. The color contrast be-' tween the red walls of Red Canyon and the greenblue color of the lake is indeed photo worthy. wor-thy. This route follows the south side of the canyon rim and provides many spectacular overlooks over-looks of the lake below. The single track trail sits 1,700 feet above the lake, and 4,000 feet across from the north rim. Directions: From Vernal, head north along U.S. 191AJT 44 to the Red Canyon Visitor Center turnoff about 40 miles from town. The turnoff is located between mileposts 3 and 4 on UT 44. The Visitor Center is three miles down the road. The single track begins next to the restroom on the right (east) side of the parking lot The trail follows fol-lows the rim of the canyon and is clearly marked by blue diamonds on the trees. King's Point The ride: A journey to the Brown's Park area is a journey to another place and time. This is one of the most remote areas left in the west. The lung's Point trail follows a plateau above the Green River and offers outstanding out-standing vistas, wildlife, and solitude. The trail is an eight- yv s "1 1 'v' mile loop, and is a fine introduction introduc-tion to the area that riders of all abilities will enjoy. Directions: The John Jar-vie Jar-vie Historic Ranch is the best place to begin this adventure. n n To the excitement of many, bicycle weather is here! Unfortunately Unfor-tunately this means an increase in bicycle accidents. The Utah Safety Council warns that each year approximately 1200 Americans are killedin bicycling accidents, and more than 500,000 are injured. Three-fourths Three-fourths of these deaths are caused by head injuries, many of which can be prevented by wearing wear-ing an appropriately certified helmet that fits correctly. It is a common belief that head injuries only occur on busy streets. Thousands of head injuries in-juries and deaths happen to bikers of all ages riding close to home on traffic-free streets and sidewalks. Bicyclists can fall off their bike, hit stationary objects Flying highly. Peak Cycles Provo store May 13. n ! u ' & Vs. v - 7 i f f - 4;: - P I li.i' , The goal at Peak Cycles & Sports, 187 West Center in Provo, is to allow customers to buy an experience in fitness, fun, or family togetherness, according ac-cording to owner Ros3 Udy. As part of this "experience" philosophy, Peak Cycles is bringing the Schwinn Bicycle Stunt Show to the store on Tuesday, Tues-day, May 13, for two exciting, 30-minute pcrf n - :?. witf t t 4 a:J &t 6 p.m. A live remote in conjunction with the event will be done by X-95 Radio. The stunt group has been The property, now managed by the BLM, is an old trading post dating back to the early 1800s. From Vernal, head north on Highway 191 to the UtahWyoming line, then turn n n - or slippery spots. Bicycle construction con-struction or components can fail causing injury and sometimes death to the rider without a helmet hel-met It is also commonly believed that only children need to wear a bicycle helmet. Thousands of individuals of all ages are killed or seriously injured in bicycle crashes. It is important for parents to remember that they are an example to their children and that they need to wear a bicycle helmet also. The Utah Safety Council suggest that cyclists of all ages follow the important tips below: Always wear a helmet certified cer-tified by ANSI or SNELL. Make sure your's and your & Sports is bringing the Schwinn Bicycle Stunt Show to the -rvnn seen on the ESPN Extreme Games, where the bicycle stunt segment was the highest rated of the games. Aerial stunts, black flips, etc. will thrill and entertain observers. 'Teak Cycles is the biggest bike shop in Utah County," Udy said, "and we like to think we have the most experienced staff with 25 years' combined experience. ex-perience. We definitely have the best selection." The shop sells everything from children's bikes to family bicycles n mountain bikp for professionals. TV" . low-.kev.r.ajrcysvra low-.kev.r.ajrcysvra sales -prroach . south on the graded Brown's Park road. Proceed down the road for 22 miles, following the signs for the historic site. The trailhead and parking are located lo-cated four miles east of the ranch. childrens' helmets fit correctly. The helmet should fit snugly right on top of the head with approximately two finger widths between the helmet and the individual's eyebrows. Straps should be adjusted to fit snugly, but comfortably, with the "V" section positioned just below the earlobe. Fit is extremely ex-tremely important in order for the helmet to do it's job. Follow the rules of the road, stay alert and ride within your skill level. For a free brochure on bicycling bicy-cling and helmets or Utah's bicycling bicy-cling laws, please contact the Utah Safety Council at 262-5400, 262-5400, Ext 303 or (800) 933-5943, 933-5943, if outside the Salt Lake Metro. and professional, old-fashioned customer service, where all customers cus-tomers are treated with respect The stunt shows will be held in connection with Peak Cycles' "Cycle Madness Sale", scheduled for May 9-19. Business hours beginning May 1 will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sundays. Sun-days. On Tuesday nights, the shop closes ea-'y (!. 6 p.m.) to allow employees to attend the racr- serirs ir. Provo Canyon. Foi t:Kre information, contact con-tact F...;,A Cyo'es & Sports, 374- inriri ' o in n n |