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Show SC WEST VALLEY VIEW Thursday, May . 13. 198? In Salt Lake Valley - Theres Plenty To Do Close To Home i Often, people arent aware how many recreation exist op- right portunities in their own city. After all, the only time they take the time to go out and look around is when friends drop by and want to see what makes Salt Lake what the famous Mormon choir, and the north and south visitor centers are offered obvious area for every 15 minutes daily (from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Choir rehearsals are held Thursdays at 8 p.m. Sunday morning broadcasts are open to the public but, because of limited seating, you have to be in a seat by 9:20 a.m. Organ recitals are presented each weekday at noon and 7 p.m. Palace Complex. on weekends. In addition, bus service is out-of-to- it is. Theres plenty to see right here in the states capital. the Perhaps most sightseeing is in the blocks around Temple Square and the Salt year, more 2.5 million visitors tour the Temple grounds. Complimentary tours of the Tabernacle, home of Each than (the latter starting June 1), and at 4 p.m. available from the Temple grounds to Welfare Square, focal point of the LDS church welfare On one corner adjato the Temple cent Grounds is the distance of the Temple grounds is the Salt marks the site of burial for Young and some of his family and serves as a memorial Palace complex. Home of the NBA Jazz and the Central Hockey League the Golden Brigham Young Monument, unveiled in 1897. to the Mormon Just a short jaunt pioneers who died down the street is the crossing the plains to Beehive House, which "Utah. It is open daily. Not everything Young originally built in 1853-5as his family downtown is Mormon-relatehowever. residence. A national Historic Within a comLandmark, the home fortable walking is open for free tours Eagles, Salt Palace itself is also the site of many conventions exhibits, and other activities. Adjacent to that 4 Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays at midday. Next door is the Lion House, a supplementary residence for Young and his many wives and multitudinous offspring. This building is not open to the public. (See Page 7C, Col. Were NEW 1) in town! GET ACQUAINTED SALE on quality Santa Rosa and Herman Survivors The Mormon Pioneer Memorial o (D 1 !' one of the many pleasant scenes viewed while touring the county-ownepork . With Mt. Olympus providing a scenic backdrop, pond at Wheeler Farm is . . . East 4370 South 153 included HAYRIDE FACTORY OUTLET 261-461- 2 d Glimpse Of Past Farm Life Preserved When it comes to getting outdoors, for many, theres nothing that matches going to the farm. And for Green Sheet area residents, theres an ideal place to do Wheeler just that Historical Farm. Centrally located in the valley, Wheeler Farm captures the sounds, sights and the smells of a farm of the late 1800s and the ear- mer months; Tours of the restored farm house are offered Located at 6351 So. East, the farm is operated as part of the 900 Salt Lake County Recreation and Parks program. Helping with the chores promises to be thrill for the a youngsters, especially for those who rarely ever visit the country and more so for those who have never had a chance to explore a farm yard. Whether its milking the cows, gathering the eggs or feeding the livestock, the whole family can tag along for a unique experience that starts at 5:30 during the sum- . (SeePage 7C, Col. 4) So Close, Too - ly 1900s. on the hour from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m., giving a glimpse of otherwise. Canyons Offer Beauty, Escape Discussing the source of recreation but theres plenty to do otherwise in City Creek Canyon just east of the State Capitol. An important watershed area, City Creek is a haven for hikers, joggers and bicyclists. You can picnic too; reservations may be made by calling future of the canyons around the valley at a government meeting some time ago, Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson pointed out that they belong to all Salt Lakers." How true! In fact, the proximity of the canyons to the valley is one of the things that make Salt Lake a unique place to live. Get off work at 5 p.m., take a half hour to get home, another half hour to get the car loaded up, and a half hour later you can be at a comfortable picnic spot in one of the many canyons. Its not even seven oclock yet and theres plenty of sunshine left. Picnics are the main 535-791- 1. At the mouth of City Creek is Memory a Grove, dedicated war note to dead. Of park Utahs special a replica of the Liberty Bell. is full-sca- le Emigration Canyon also is a popular spot for bicyclists and jog-ger- s. Several '(CASTriUE restaurants with Central Utahs Land of Imagination entertainment also are located in the canyon. Parleys Canyon to leads directly recreation. A short drive out of town is Mountain Dell Golf Course. A little further up the road is East Ca- Trailer Hitches Custom Fit Equal-i-z- er To Any & Vehicle nyon Reese Like Emigration, Millcreek Canyon SALES & INSTALLATION abounds with joggers and bicyclists in the summer (much as it attracts cross country skiers in the winter) . are The biggies further south. Custom Hitches Truck Bumpers Welding Wiring & Brake Controllers Transmission Coolers . t and, if you go beyond that, youre headed to Park City and all the other offshoots. 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