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Show 8 Winter Discover Dinosauriand 2003-200- 4 Back country yurts provide spectacular camping experience Weather and a real desire to have a primitive camping experience are musts for adventurers planning to use Limber Flag, Summit Park or Grizzly Ridge yurts in the Ashley National Forest. Three yurts, or warming huts, for and cross country skiers, are available through the Ashley National Forest, Vernal Ranger District, 355 North snow-mobile- Elevation of Grizzly Ridge yurt is 9,200 feet with several hiking trails in the vicini- ty Limber Flag Yurt is about 24 miles north to Diamond Mountain turnoff, with access rs skiing or snow shoes. elk and other wildlife roam this Deer, by Vernal Avenue in Vernal, Reservations for use of a yurt may be made with the Forest Service. 1. Limber Flag and Grizzly Ridge yurts are vehicles in accessible by the summer, and cross country skiing or snowshoes in the winter. The roads are rough and require a high clearance vehicle for summer travel. There is no guarantee concerning access as the weather is unpredictable. Campers should allow ample time to arrive at the yurt during sunlight hours. Grizzly Ridge and Limber Flag yurts e have four beds, making capacity for 10 people with two on the floor. No dogs are allowed. Distance from Vernal to the Grizzly Ridge site in the winter is approximately 23 miles traveling north on Highway 191 and traveling by cross country skiing to the yurt. cross-countr- y area on Diamond Mountain year round. Summit Park Yurt is located on the crest of the Uinta Mountain Range, close to the historic Carter Military Trail, Highline Trail head, Leidy Peak and Hacking Lake. Access to this new yurt in the winter is only by snowmobile or a very long ski trip. Capacity for the one double bunk bed facility is six people with two on the floor. No dogs are allowed and the fee is $30 per night. Those wishing to use Summit Park full-siz- yurt may call the main office, 8 1 , for the combination. 435-789-- 1 1 Full directions to the yurts are available at the Forest Service office, along with safe operation of appliances, and direc- tions for use of flammable equipment. Stations... Continued from page 7 a driveway space for one RV trailer or tent. With the use of the RV or tent, capacity would include an additional five people for a total of nine maximum. There is no guarantee concerning access as the weather is unpredictable. Hiking, fishing and wildlife watching are features at Paradise station. All stations have regulations , and requirements for fires, ashes, water disposal and cautions for the safety of the buildings and personal needs of campers. Information is available at the Ashley National Forest offices for other such stations throughout the state. And s niueh more Vernal Indoor Pool Fall & Winter Schedule Lap Swim: 5-- 8 a.m. 8:30-9:3- 0 8:30-9:3- 0 6:30-8:3- 0 :30 30 Fees: Snov.hiobilir.3 Snor Shoeing Mon.-Fr- i. 11:30 a.m. Water Fitness: Aquarobics: Open Swim: Cross Country SMirg Ice Fishing -- 1 p.m. Mon.-Sa- t. p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. p.m. Tues. & Thurs. p.m. Mon.-Fr- i. p.m. Sat. p.m. Sat. $2 for all StudentsSr. Citizens $2.50 for adults 18 & older Season & Punch Passes available. Special Rates Apply. Call for info. Ne L""JI l"'M Asd llziy I'sn Acthida ter Yea fosily Northeastern Utah's Playground Cali or iwAY.dinoland.com For Travel Info & Dinosaur Hunting Licenses FREE aset'amsm o iran iv WMWV$tfs'- |
