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Show Page A (f leat Podt-MaAotliO- heddebt iteatsic 7:30 p.m. at the MARC jbeM&it & jbteitfia all fei the Visitors to Utah State Parks will find that fees have increased this year. At Dead Horse Point there are and camptwo changes: day-us- e ing fees. Private vehicles with up to eight occupants will now pay $6 per day to enter the park and campers will pay $13 per night (day fee included). Other fees remain the same as in the past: $2 per person for vehicles with nine or more occupants, commercial $5 tours, bicycles and We will not be undersold, even by the BIG cities Mi4k I. TO MO.XTICELLO & BLASDISG ,i,,i VI mI 4ii . Ml M 259-174- 8 1340 Mill Crock Dr. Next Mill) loVU-s- i V'4H MI'.ll! il l iM i .Utv, I Mlip.im ,p,ns, .411 HPsuijiKi gti.iltK I, a I,,, ( tt, ikiliKiihk v ,411 ( all ,iii, Kin, 1,1 ii , !( J,1 lit ,,, lit, p. ,,(,.11 nu, h, walk-ins- . Group camping fees also remain at $2 per person per night. Multiple park passes, valid at 44 all state parks are $65 and are y good for the calendar year. A 15. is all for $ state parks pass Utah residents 62 years of age and older are eligible for a free Special Fun Tag which admits them to all state parks and gives a $2 discount on camping Monday through five-da- ,H imiii Windshields Starting at 3125.00 installed Auu re- visitation in conjunction with mild weather Saturday, March 18th FREE MOBILE SER I K E Thursday, March 9, 2000 (limfS- - Jnbfpcnitnit Dead Horse Point ports healthy Moab Repertory Theatre presents an evening of dark comedies Suyyeiied boHotioH gitf New fees will greet visitors State lodging guide is underway the Utah Utah distribute to Utah's state parks produce again partner Guide l-lcot! H AS Thursday (holidays excluded). Reservations for camping can be made by calling from anywhere in the United State's or from the Salt Lake City area at 322-377- Winter is about to come to an end in the Moab area as spring-breake- rs and signal the beginning of the busy tourist season. During the last month of winter at Dead Horse Point, 3,522 visitors enjoyed the quiet solitude of the mesa, only 36 of whom were hardy enough to camp overnight. These numbers bring visitation to a total of 5,945 since the start of the new millennium, a park spokesperson said. Temperatures were mild throughout the winter and precipitation was unusually low. February brought an average high temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of 29 degrees. Tbtal precipitation for the month was .19 inches including .75 inches of snow. TTie average high for Febis 45 degrees, 24 degrees for ruary the average low, .61 inches of precipitation and 2.34 inches of snow. February 2000 was the warmest since!995 and the driest since 1986. Hotel & Lodging Association (U11&1A) and The and he to Travel Council will once Accommodations second edition of the Utah! The guide will give travelers access to a complete listing of all lodging facilities in the state. UH&LA has sent out survey forms to all lodging properties, campgrounds and guides and outfitters to fill out and return to their office. The Travel Council would urge evUH&LA ery business to fill this out immediately and return it to the w ww utah coni at office. These surveys can also be filled out lodge.htm (for hotels), www.utah.eomcainp htm (for campgrounds), and at www,pt nh.comguidcl, him (for Guides and Outfitters). If your business did not receive the survey please contact the or them at: uuh!aelodgingutah com, UH&LA at or find them on the internet at the addresses alxive. on-lin- Now Offering 00 Changes Full-Servi- ce BE PREPARED FOR YOUR SPRING AND SUMMER TRAVEL! 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Check the owners manual for specific maintenance instructions, and keep the following points in mind: Keeping moving components properly lubricated and the ignition and emission systems operating properly will help the vehicle achieve maximum fuel economy. Spark plugs must be in good condition- - some will last for 100,000 miles, but many need to be replaced more often. Check the air filter twice a more if driving in dusty year conditions. A dirty air filter increases fuel consumption and can cause poor performance, SVSVNSNW.VVASWSVNNiSNV life MlJ the passenger compartment, trunk or cargo area. driving by avoiding quick starts and sudden stops and anticipatand red lights. ing Dont race a cold engine to warm it up. Avoid extended idling to warm up the engine. Start driving as soon as the engine is started, but avoid rapid acceleration. Travel at moderate speeds on the open road. Higher speeds require more gasoline to overcome air resistance. Use the air conditioner only ft p rands. 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