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Show May 2002 Recreation Guide BEST WESTERN RTVER TERRACE MOTEL 880 East Main St. Green River, Utah (435) Fax (435) 564-340- The Native American entice local and images adorning the Head of Sinbad visitors with a tantalizing glimpse of the incredible ancient rock art panels located on the San Rafael Swell in Emery County. San Rafael Swell attracts enthusiasts: (Continued from page 4) The BLM encourages visitors to enjoy the San Rafael Swell, while focusing on protecting the areas scenic wonders. Visitors should conserve scarce desert water sources. People deciding to stay overnight should camp at least 30 feet from isolated water sources to allow for wildlife access. Whenever possible, people touring the San Rafael should carry drinking water. Leave potholes undisturbed and wash well away from pools as well as springs. San Rafael explorers should allow space for wildlife. When encountering wildlife, humans should maintain their distance and remain quiet along with keeping pets under control Visitors should leave historic sites, Native American rock art, mins and artifacts undisturbed as well as untouched. Admire rock art from a distance, stay out of ruins, leave artifacts in place and report violations or vandalism incidents to the BLM San Rafael resource area office. In addition, visitors to the Swell should refrain from opening or closing gates, unless posted differently. To ensure a safe experience in the San Rafael, the BLM urges visitors to consider the following tips: Never camp or park motor vehicles in a wash or stream bed and avoid hiking in narrow canyons when rain is a possibility. A dry wash can flash flood in a matter of minutes, even if people do not see a cloud in the sky. Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day. There are few sources of potable water in the San Rafael Swell. Take precautions to guard against heat exhaustion during warm weather. Avoid overexertion, drink plenty of fluids, and wear a hat. Inform relatives or friends regarding travel plans and schedules. In the event a car or truck breaks down, stay with the ve- hicle. Exercise extreme caution when exploring around old mines. Besides the danger of being caught in a collapsing tunnel or falling into a hidden shaft, uranium mines pose an additional (frnffrTTi ra i hazard. Heavy concentrations of radioactive radon gas are known to accumulate at the entrances to mines in the area. Many roads within the Swell cross soil types that are extremely muddy after storms and during periods of melting snow. At the times in question, the roads become virtually impassable. Local residents and visitors QEDSimClfo 03E aniCMiwciIte 0D3lGE Gunilto planning to tour the Swell e should obtain a long-rang- weather forecast before traveling into the area. For additional information, Castle Valley residents and travelers may contact the BLM San Rafael resource area office in Price. (UtinnmnDdD OUR. QD 1 564-340- 3 15 |