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Show 2211 rwr May 2004 Vacation Guide River running adventures Although the words river running' generally con jure images of wild, g near churning rapids and the MoahGreen capsies, the rivers of River area have a softer side as well For miles at a time they are simply wide, quiet streams that, on clear days, reflect a mosaic of rock cliffs and sky. Calm water float trips in canoes, kayaks and rafts are available. The river stretches are administered by eitliei the BI.M 01 the National Paik Service. Individuals or groups may raft the river on their own or with a professional rivet outfitter. On any tup, calm or white water, special rivet rules apply to fires, campsites and sanitation Permits and fees may be leqmred tot pi i v ate use. Before embaikmg on any liver tup, visit the Moab lnloi mation Centei oi the John Wesley Powell Rivet llistoiy Museum in Green River to obtain free biochuies and maps that addiess every aspect of the experience from 'leave no tiace techniques, to river Instoiy, logistics and the best Boat tunes. Commeiciui river tups aie often the best option Calm watei floats aie found on the Gieen River from the town of Green Rivet to Ruby Ranch, a one to two day trip of 2d miles The 45 mile stretch from Ruby Ranch to Mineral Bottom is heart-stoppin- a two to three day trip particularly popular with summer canoeists. From Ruby Ranch to Mineral Bottom, the river flows tluough Labyrinth Canyon, named by the Powell expedition for its twisting course and massive cliffs. It takes three to tour days to travel from Mineral Bottom through Stillwater Canyon with its high rocky walls serrated with crags and pinnacles to the confluence of the Green and Colorado, or briefly beyond that to Spanish Bottom, a river crossing at the head of Cataract Canyon once used by cattle rustlers and outlaws. For canoeists, jetboat transportation to either the town of Green River or Moab, is the only way to return from this trip On the Colorado, the 49 miles tiom the Potash Dock to Spanish Bottom below the Confluence requires tw'o to three days and also lequues jetboat transportation back to Moab Always remembei that stops for explorations of the many side canyons lequire that you add time to yom trip. Whitewater i af ling is found on both livers Beginning north of the town of Gieen River, the Green flows through Desolation and Gray Canyons for a tour to seven day trek covenng 75 to 84 miles depending on the take-opoint. This ut route has 67 rapids and flows through Desolation, the deepest canyon in Utah. The Green River daily is a one to two day trip north of Green River City that runs from Nefertiti Rapid to Swaseys Rapid. This stretch has seven rapids. J&D AUTOMOTIVE Specializing in Driveability and Computer Diagnostics 120 West Main, Castle Dale 381-533- 7 Proud to be a Napa Auto Parts Store New and Used Trailers & 5th Wheels Jazz We Salem Road Ranger Sportsmaster Citation Tahoe Sierra carry a wide selection of RV parts & accessories Quality Service SM&fe'3 E23SEHD Ferron, Utah Phone:435-384-283- Fax: '0 Motors 700 East Main, Wellington 637-022- 1 & RV 0 435-384-26- 99 a pcIaU Gasoline Soda Pop Groceries Picnic Supplies Deli-Styl- e Sandwiches |