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Show H"TTrrr rTr"TTrn -r- -r- ,rr A ecreanom O akr Sri bunt Sbf SMt Thursday Morning. Juno 2i. 1!H0 Pug.- - t'llll Explore BLM Country Starr Springs, located 50 miles southwest of Hanksville, is a beautiful camping spot in a wooded area and is a nice alternative to camping at the National Park Services Bullfrog Campground at nearby Lake Powell. Ponderosa Grove, located seven miles west of U S. 89 on the graveled Hancock Road, is a small, scenic camping and picnic area. Simpson Springs, located 25 miles west of Vernon on a graveled county road, is a popular camping area among those who enjoy the west desert scenery. Little Creek, located three miles west of Randolph on a gravel county road is a small camping area near a fishing sjiot. Birch Creek, located near a reservoir of the same name, is a camping and fishing area located ID miles west of Woodruff on US-3Little Sahara, located three miles west of US-and 50 on a paved county road, is popular with dune buggy and dirt bike owners as well as campers. It features acres of sand dunes and some interesting scenic features and is open Primitive Areas in addition to these 4 developed areas, the BLM also has three primitive areas Grand Gulch, Dark Canyon and Paria Canyon. Where a primitive area like the U.S. Forest Service's High Uintas is often extremely crowded, very few visitors make their way to these three unique areas each season, making them ideal for backpackers seeking wilderness solitude. Other backpacking areas like the Henry Mountains, the Deep Creek Mountains near Wendover and the Escalante Canyon areas can compare with any See Page G-- Column 1 By Tom Wharton Tribune Outdoors Writer There isnt a more busy weekend than Memorial Day in southern Utah. National parks like Zion, Bryee, Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef are jammed and their campgrounds are filled to capacity. That was the case this year. But, surprisingly, there were camping spots available on nearby Bureau of Management property far away from the crowds. Inds Often Ignored Because Utah is blessed with five national parks and some beautiful national forest land, many campers, hikers and off road vehicle enthusiasts often ignore BLM proerty. And yet, in its own wild and rugged way, BLM land has much to offer in terms of scenic beauty. Whats more, it offers the peace and solitude that often is difficult to find in some of the other better known scenic attractions in Utah. Driving to a place like Gemini Arch near Dead drive or dirt Horse Point is a fine trip for a bike enthusiast. Camping at a place like Simpson Springs on the western Utah deseret in March is a fine way to get away from the crowds. Taking a hike to Calf Creek Falls from the campground of the same name can compare with most national park experiences. And places like Grand Gulch, Dark Canyon, Escalante Canyon and Paria Canyon rate high on the list of fine backpacking expeditions. The BLM offers 17 different developed recreation sites with a variety of different recreational experiences. These include: Calf Creek, usually open from May until December, located 15 miles east of Escalante and featuring a fine campground and a beautiful hiking trail. Canyon Rims Complex The Canyon Rims Complex, located 28 miles north of Monticello, features several beautiful canyon overlooks and a primitive campground. Cedar Mountain, a primitive camping area located 16 miles southeast of Cleveland on a gravel road. Cleveland-LloyDinosaur Quarry and Visitor Center is located 15 miles east of Cleveland on a graded county road and features a display and active diggings of dinosaur bones. Thousands of dinosaur bones have been taken from this quarry over the years. Fisher Towers, located 20 miles northeast of Moab, is a scenic cantping area. Hog Springs, located 37 miles southeast of Hanksville, is a picnic area near Lake Powell which is open year-rounLonesome Beaver, located 23 miles south of Hanksville on a rough mountain road, is a small, camping spot. McMillan Spring McMillan Spring, located 33 miles south of Hanksville on another rough mountain road, is much like lonesome Beaver and is wild and primitive. Price Canyon, located 15 miles north of Price, is a popular camping and picnic area. Red Cliffs, open year-rounand located 4.5 miles southwest of lxeds on the frontage road, features a nature trail and 10 camping units. 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