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Show ' 'ML, VAILILISS Goosenecks Open 830 a.m. -- 8 p.m. 365 Daysyear Mexican Hat, Utah Goosenecks State Reserve is situated six miles north of US 163 and U261 between Bluff and Mexican Hat. It is a classic example of erosion from a meader-in- g Trading Post stream. Included in most geology textbooks, this phenomenon cuts through centuries. On the far side of the river lies the Navajo Indian Reservation Genuine NativeAmeiican Arts and Crafts Rugs Monument Valley. TO the southeast is Mexican Hat, a town located on the bank of the San Juan River, which flows 1,200 feet below the Goosenecks overlook. and Jewelry Pottery Trailer Park Full RV hook-up- s sites Moki Dugway Tent sites Hot clean showers Groceries and Picnic supplies Even trees! The Goosenecks of the San Juan River wend their way past Muley Point Overlook. In the distance the sandstone formations of Monument Valley are visible on the horizon. Rosalie Goldman Moki Dugway Overlook provides a breathtaking view of the Valley of the Gods, the San Juan River valley and Monument Valley on the distant horizon. The road and dugway were built with private funds during the uranium boom of the early 50s. Grand Gulch The Anasazi habitation in Grand Gulch covered a span of 1,000 years and includes repre- sentative sites from both Basket-mak- er and Pueblo periods. There are interesting rock painting and carvings in the Grand Gulch area. Travel is limited to hiking and horseback. Valley of Gods The 17-m- ile drive through yalley of the Gods is a phot- tmmam . ; , t :.V THE ORIGINAL TRADING POST IN THE MEXICAN HAT AREA Jerold and Ann Baum, Owners . : . ?; V' ' ys.f ' ographers playground. Monoliths of this enchanting area resemble a miniature Monument Valley. '' Muley Point m m Muley Point, part of the Glen National Recreation Canyon Hij Serving the Navajo in the Old Tradition RUGS - BASKETS - JEWELRY Mexican Hat, Utah 84531 801-683-22- 15 The sombrero from which Mexican Hat takes its name is clearly visible from four miles upstream on the San Juan River. Box 155 Mexican Hat I Mexican Hat on Highway 163 is the northern entrance to the Navajo Tribal Park. Situated on the banks of the San Juan River, the town lies at the foot of Cedar Mesa. It is named after a sombre- TOTE stone formation four miles north of town. offers area, a spectacular River, panorama of the San Juan Monument Mountain. Valley and Navajo There is an te interpretive display of the area The San Juan River, geology. a tiny trickle when viewed 1,200 feet below the overlook, is the master shaper of the scenery. Muley Point is at the border of some of Utahs finest deer hunting country. on-si- ro-shaped Mexican Hat, the eon. bee MExne&ia eoo mve Rnesne amciirkb UTAH MEXICAN 2 HAT, PHONE cogccgaceQQaceerefissssasgiiSSSSSSSSfiSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSiiiSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 683-222- CANYONLANDS MOTEL Box 11 Mexican Hat, U.S. Hwy. 163 ,, t? MEMBER service MEXICAN 683-220- 3 Box 517 oil discoveries, is presently experiencing a resurgence in oil production. Mexican Hat has two motels, a restaurant, gas stations and two beer bars. Raft and jeep tours can be arranged. Clean Affordable Rates 683-223- 0 D0ATT site of early SEBVUCE Mexican Met, Utah SAN JUAN MOTEL, Junction of U.S. Hwy. 163 and the San Juan River v Quri0s Vt KIKNDSHIP INNS Cafe open 7 days week 7-9- 30 Beer in Lounge. Set-up- s also. Live P.0. Box 156, Mexican Hat, Utah 84531 counhy-weste- m music May - San Juan County is a big country of mountains, deserts, sandstone lakes, monoliths, scenic vistas, blue skies, national and state parks and monuments. cater to the big city We life. are a quiet, night friendly people. Twilight will find us enjoying a baseball game among local teams, takinga drive to a favorite spot to enjoy the sunset, attending a church supper or maybe just enjoying a cookout in the mountains. We do not Vacation time is a time to change ones life style and have new experiences. San Juan offers both. Tours to Monument VaEey, Canyonlands, VaEey of Gods, Goosenecks. Cookouts. I San Juan land of blue skies and scenic vistas September After an active day exploring or fishing, the visitor can relax and plan the next days activity. It may be a jeep trip or a new fishing spot, a float trip down the San Juan River or a visit to an outstanding ruin off the beaten trail. |