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Show Toot le Transcript, Thursday, May 2, 1980 17 Stay Home And See The World by Margaret VanNoy Hie summer will offer some challenging problems for those who take the energy shortage ser- tourists come here to see Visit Brigham Young backwards in time, or to such sights as the Bonne- University with its mu- a y galaxy. The Utah Museum of Fine hour-lonand Pioneer MeArts are programs morial Theatre. Have conducted daily. A reconverted handyou visited these places some old movie palace before? Old Fort Douglas houses the annual sum-atmer productions of with its animals and Promised Valley and rides and at the same takes its name from this time take in the Tliis Is The Place Monument. church musical. You can coax the kids If it's not too hot, take a stroll down to the pic- away from the zoo by turesque City and telling them about LiCounty Building or the berty Park with its rides, Salt Lake Public Li- cool spacious lawns, picbrary. Among other nic tables, lake for canactivities at the library oeing and Trad Aviary. For green thumbers, are weekly movies and lecture series. theres the International If youve tried to find Peace Cardens which a parking spot at the features floral architechuge Salt Palace Com- ture and displays of plex and failed, you many countries. know there is always Now look at your misomething going on leage and youll see that there circuses, ice you havent covered shows, sporting events, much over 15 miles. We have hardly mencultural presentations, exhibits, conventions, tioned camping, boating auto and boat shows, and fishing. Everyone and on and on. You has his favorite spot, and he may or may not tell name it. It's there. If you dont feel like you where it is. Almost puffing up Capitol Hill, every city and village in get in your car and drive Utah is adjacent to one to this dignified histori- or more canyons. Salt Lake alone has six cal section of town. In addition to the ex- stretching down to the hibits, huge paintings, city limits. Canyons are great for sculpture and government offices in the Capi- picnicing, hiking, fishtol itself, youll want to ing, hunting, and skiing. see the Pioneer Museum Some camp sites require to the west. Designed as reservations, so get in a replica of the old Salt touch with State Park Lake Theatre, the mu- and Recreation Division seum contains interestor the U.S. Forest Serexhibits of ing pioneer vice. There are over 450 life. campgrounds in the Across the street from state. The state abounds in the Capitol is old Coune reservoirs and cil Ilall which also offers ville Raceway and the seums and exhibits inKennecott Open Pit cluding the Monte L. Copper Mine (accessible Bean Life Science Mufrom the Tooele side of seum, or catch one of iously. Actually it could be the mountain). And now the many summer the- the best summer of your theres also Anaconda productions in the life - you know, one of underground copper surrounding area. The those periods that your mine at Carr Fork. Osmond Studios are also family will sit around for Tooele County more accessible to visitors. East years and reminisce than anyother part of about: Remember that Utah is replete with To the East is Salt summer when there traces of the historic Lake City and vicinity. wasnt any gas, and so Donner Party trek, and Have you battled the we spent our vacation the famed Pony Express. sand flies recently on the fixing up the yard, or exThen there are the sandy beaches of the ploring history to find ghost towns that dot the Creat Salt Lake or en- our genealogy, or we de- county - towns that lived joyed the thrill of riding cided to see Salt Lake and died in the true tra- the salt waves into City (for the very first dition of the Old West. shore. Its a safe, enjoytime.)? Theyre scattered from able place for family THERE are probably Ophir and Mercur to gatherings. many people in Tooele Cold Hill and Callao. Temple Square has al- who know all Out in Skull Valley ways been there: every- County about Disneyland, but (Doesn't that name intri- one knows it, but have don't know there's an gue you?) theres an old you been there? Have Elk ranch near Ogden or Hawaiian grave yard you visited the museum a railroad village mu- and traces of the Kanaka and visitors center. The seum that has vintage community of Iosepa, exhibits are outstanding engines, rail cars and all complete with fire hy- and informative. Organ the trimmins of a typi- drants. Watch out for recitals take place severcal old west rail station, the rattlesnakes! al times a week and are 150 miles northeast of Then too there are free to the public as are Salt Lake at Corrine. museums in both Crants-vill- e the performances of the Before you bemoan famed and Tooele. Tabernacle the probability that you Or you might want to Choir. There are regucan't get too far from spend the summer larly conducted tours. home, be aware that churning up the waves Continue your tour on there are hundreds of at Tooele swimming foot to the LDS Church places to go and pool, prospect for gold headquarters. While hundreds of things to do in them thar hills or just there take a tour of the - none of them very far go rock hunting near genealogical library or away. Dugway. (Dont stray on the Church Historians One feature article the post.) Office and catch fire on There are many can- how to discover your can't possibly chronicle all the reservoirs, wilder- yons which offer their roots. Then its on to ness areas, and scenic summertime pleasures the Beehive House, and spots the vacationer can within just a few min- the Lion House, Brigham Youngs official explore even within a utes drive. 200 mile radius. All we South can do is mention a After leaving the Just a short drive it small percentage of through and home of the Mormon places to see. sagebrush territory to prophet, you will see historic relics. While WE cant include the the south is Utah historic Eagle Cate to you are at the Council hundreds and hundreds County. Theres Utah the east. In a quiet park Hall, visit the Utah Traof activities that go on Lake, of course, for overlooking South Tem- vel Councils Office. during the summer boating and water sports ple Street, half a block They can give you the n months like rodeos, town and fishing (if you dare northeast of Eagle Cate on almost celebrations such as to take your life in your is the great colonizers everything thats going on in Utah for the sumPeach Days, or carni- hands buying gas for grave site. vals, sports events, con- your boat with a dozen If you continue on mer. This includes rocerts, plays, exhibits, etc. hungry little cars wait- east of the gravesite on deos, theatre, symphony, With a summer so full ing in line behind you.) First Avenue youll art shows, sports - everyr come to one of Salt of things to do and You can ride the thing. Believe me theres to out that there most Lakes go places Creeper, (If its magnificent something going on wont be time to con- of hock) over to Heber buildings, the Cathedral every minute this sumtemplate gas shortages, along a scenic route be- of the Madeleine famed mer someplace in Utah. we recommend Utah ginning with Bridal Veil for its beautiful stained The Travel Council Travel Councils "Utah Falls and sky ride. St. knows all and tells all. glass windows. If youre a history buff You can camp out in Marks majestic Gothic Major Events, (monthly or yearly), the councils Heber or Provo Canyon Cathedral is on First visit the complete coltwo travel brochures, or hike, ride horses, visit South. lection of information at Utah Best of the underground Timpano-go- s Its a whole different the Utah Historical SoCave with its jewel- world at Hansens Plane- ciety. West, and Utah Travel Guide, (which also like stalags - both mites tarium on State Street Dont miss the Uni- accomodatlists travel and tites. between First South and versity of Utah whose Then take a dare and South Temple. Lean main points of interest ions). You dont have to climb to the top of Timp back in your seat and include the Special leave the county. Many Peak. take a trip to the moon. Events Center, the Mu g . jack-rabb- low-dow- 1 He-be- Foregoing Long Trips? Try A With the rising cost of weekend at one of the ravel, families may have many rodeos that are the 3 forego that long, vaca-io- n held throughout be an can several for expercountry trip ience worth two weeks Sorter tripos. The or long wee-en- somewhere else. In addihas a great deal to tion to the usual rodeo there is events such as calf ropecommend it at ing, bareback riding and involved ;ss expense on steer wrestling, there are less strain nee, and colorful parades and wild in veryone general, races often schedhorse parents! well. as to closer uled, Taking trips If your family particuome is a good way to get cquainted with the larly enjoys music, you of recrea-o- n might plan a minilany sources in your area. Many vacation around one of families have never gotten around to visiting the fair, for instance, and are missing out on a great reWherever you plan to creational and learning At the fair, spend your vactaion, experience. you can enjoy amuse- youll want to be right in ment rides, watch lives- - style. Heres what to look tock being judged and see for when planning that mini-acatio- n, d, par-icular- ly an outstanding stage show,all in one day. FAMILIES who enjoy seum of Natural History, far-awa- wardrobe: Whether on sea or can plan mini- - shore, the boat look is in. centered One nautically nice vacations around a specific event, fabric is cotton chintz, such as a rodeo. A long for the seasons newest Mini-Vacatio- er keted by palaces and citadels of sandstone, and Northeast Utahns have yet to see hunting dinosaurs is too tame, how alrout a spot of river running on the Green, or boating on Flaming Gorge? In the Golden Spike Empire you can try to figure out why Antelope Island is so named, or visit Corrinnes railroad museum or spend as many days as you'd like at Lagoon Amusement Park, which includes Pioneer Village com- Grand Canyon COLOR COUNTRY TOURS, 239 S. Mam St., Codar Gty Wnto or coll for 91 Fro Brochure INC ottt tol. takes 1 I one Based on 16 miles per gallon m 320 mile X 20 gallon tank range per tank. Mileage is estimated tor tour only, so please tank up before you head out tank of gas. plete. You see, there's no need to travel long, hot dusty miles to reach some far off destination. Cather your family around you and make this a summer to remember the summer you spent seeing at least part of the Beehive GUEST RANCH DEFA take Hiway 40 to the Drive East From Salt Lake on the towns of Tabiona and Hanna Tabiona Interchange, pass Proceed to the North Fork of the Duchesne River where signs will direct you to. . . State. Youll never forget or DEFAS regret the summer of 80. GUEST RANCH Horses hourly or pock trips Rustic cabins rental $12, $14, $16 Cafe and saloon on premises Fishing ponds (stocked) O Duchesne River runs entire length of ranch Overnight trailer parking $3.00 per night o Shower and bathroom facilities Bridger-lan- d most beautiful lakes in the world, Bear Lake. Its reached by Logan Canyon, mecca for campers and fishermen. Theres also a Bird re- fuse and Promontory Point. Southeast In the Southeast corner of Utah is a rugged last frontier that in- cludes Arches National Park, Hovenweep, and Natural Bridges National Monuments, Rainbow Bridge, Hole in the Wall and of course Lake Powell. Castle Country carved by tens of mil- lions of years of uphea-ve- l and erosion is blan- - Americas history. The Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on the other hand, will put your family in touch with the future and can provide a memorable minivacation for all. Whether you travel to another state or only to another town, you can pack a lot of fun and excitement into the briefest of vacations. WHEN YOU BOOK TWO SPACES ON A TRIP ON A UTAH RIVER THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!! SPACE AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING TRIPS: CATARACT CANYON g. Pants may be suspen- seersucker, its an easy- dered at the waist. . .or care, easy wear outfit. gathered at the angles. are back with new pleats, new Short-shor- ts colors. The Western shirt hits the vacation trail in color h youve got it all together exciting new with blue binations: a slim belt. Do a Carmen Miran- - green, green with red, da number on the beach red with blue. Now, work clothes or poolside, with the are for play! Overalls in newest snazzy colors are great bathing caps. The culotte skirt is for roughing it this this seasons version of season. Separates are well the mini, no more free- to expand a to thanks wheeling, travel wardrobe: a halter flared and full, pleats Fashion- - top, for instance, sports styling. watchers expect this its own jacket, to top short, sport skirt to make skirts, shorts or pants in it big on the resort scene, style. ed June June 5 ly 15-Ju- ly 22-Ju- ly 18 25 pt. 5 140.00 CANYON 21 5 16-Ju- ne 30-Ju- July July July August 14-Ju- ly 8 August CATARACT DESOLATION OAR POWERED TRIP MOTOR TRIP July July July 5 DAY 6 DAY 4 DAY Sept. The short, short jumpsuit may be the . .it s sporting casual look youll live in super-bicolors, on vacation. In cotton harlequin fruit-cover- M 0M capi- day and less than Ol 5 with one of the put-togeth- er (North Rim the state ; OUR North North of us is com-wit- Visit Zion Bryce .VTPi This week's tour opens up the state's capitol city for you to explore. It offers everything from the Intermourv tain West's most extensive zoo. to the famous Mormon Temple Square. Tour begins at their first dinosaur. If Second person Add Some Color To Your life! f H world famous, yet many 240.00 per person el -T- in Dinosaurland, northeastern Utah is EXPERIENCE mini-vacati- occa-trav- I man-mad- n coast to coast. Outstand- years ago, in this town ing musicians perform at from out of Americas these festivals, which are past. generally held in the ANOTHER page out most scenic surroundiof Americas past is disngs. covered historical by visitors to Visiting where the New to Mexico, is a good way spots each the youngsters cultures of the Apaches, about their heritage and Navajos, Pueblos and still to be seen. A enjoy some sightseeing, Utes are in Taos, as well. Williamsburg, Fe or Santa for Albuquerque instance, Virginia, brings colonial days to will give your family a life through its restora sense of the proud tradi The classic, prep school look is right for summer: Madras pants, Bermudas and skirts go great with button-dow- n shirts and Madras jackets. For dress-u- p sions, pick floral appli- ques, blooming on blouses, skirts and dresses this summer. VAAT0M PER GALLON Coblin Valley. Bryce Canyon, Zions Park, Cedar Breaks and Clen Canyon National Recreation are all found in Color Country. lakes. the many music festivals tion. You can see life as it tion of the many Indian that. are offered from was lived hundreds of pueblos that are part of sailing fashions. THIS YEAR GET MORE features Capitol Reef, Dinosaur Quarry and 21-Ju- ly ly -- 2 11 -- August 340.00 per person Second person 240.00 OAR POWERED TRIP June 10 June 14 19 26 28-Aug- ust CANYON 16 July 22 July 26 August 5 August 9 16 August 30 August Sept. 16 - Sept. 20 275.00 per person Second person 175.00 |