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Once the shoreline of a vast inland seas, Castle Country abounds with fossils, many of which are to be found in the San Rafael Swell and in the Cleveland-Lloy- Dinosaur d Quarry. Coal has been a major resource of the area, as has fishing. Within Castle Country, anglers can test their skills and luck - at Scofield Reservoir, Fish Creek, Joes Valley Reser- - voir, Huntington Lake and Cleveland Reservoir. Indian ruins and unusual sandstone rock formations also are prevalent in the area. al parks, six national monuments, one national historic site, two national recreation areas and 43 state parks, plus unlimited camping, fishing, hiking and swimming opportunities. The regions are Bridgerland, Castle Country, Dinosaurland, Great Salt Lake Country, Canyonlands, Color Country, Golden Spike Em- Mountainland pire, Panoramaland. and Mountain Mon Bridgorlond is named after famous trapper Jim Bridger, who explored the area in the winter of 1824. It includes Bear Lake, a popular water skiing area, and covers Cache and Rich counties. The most populous city in the region, Logan, is the site each summer of the Festival of the American West, a celebration of Utahs western heritage. Outside Logan, the rich farm and dairy land has produced another byproduct with tourist connections - the cheese factories near Smithfield. Logan Canyon offers multimillion-year-old fossils, caves, an amphitheater, fishing in the Logan River and backpacking. An from the canyon is Tony Grove Lake, a popular camping area. off-sho- ot Plnnocloi, Archos Conyonlondi, in the southeastern corner of the state, represents some of natures most majestic work. The worlds largest concentration of natural stone arches may be found in Arches National Park, just east of Moab. Canyonlands National Park offers rugged canyons, towering stone pinnacles and river sections which make rafters mouths water. River runners who float the entire course of the mighty Colorado end up at scenic Lake Powell, with its bass and trout fishing and rugged rocky shorelines. There are also natural bridges, one so high (Rainbow Bridge) that the nations capitol could fit under its inside span. Theres also Dead Horse Point, Newspaper Rock, rolling sand dunes, ancient Indian ruins and the meanderings of the San Juan River. Tho Outlaw Caitla Country, bounded by the Green River on the east and the Manti-L- a Sal National Forest on the west, is the former stomping grounds of that legendary outlaw gang, the Wild Bunch, and its leaders Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The major city In this region is V. Red Rocks Few places can match the beautiful scenery Of Color Country. Where on earth can one find rock formations to match those in Bryce Canyon, known by the Piute Indians as red rocks standing like men in a bowl shaped canyon. Further west, between Cedar City and St. George, is picturesque Zion National Park. In the eastern portion of Color Country, you can visit the lower half of Capitol Reef National Park. Last but not least is a smaller but no less colorful area than Bryce Cedar Breaks National Canyon Monument east of Cedar City. Despite the abundance of natural wonders, scenic panoramas arent the only alluring aspects of Color Country. Each summer, Cedar City is transformed into a western Stratford-on-Avon with the annual Festival. Theater Shakespearean also is prominent in St. George at the Old Courthouse and in Kanab at the Old Barn Playhouse. - Anciont Artifocts In 1869, explorer John Wesley Powell encountered the rushing rapids of the Green River in eastern Utah. Today, thousands enjoy the exhilarating experience each summer in Dinosaurland. In addition to runs down the Green, Dinosaurland offers some of the best camping in Utah in the Uinta Mountains, the range containing the states highest peak. On the northeastern end of the Uintas is a fishermans paradise, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, which not too long ago yielded a 33 pound, one ounce German brown trout. And, as the name implies, the eastern Utah region is the home of ancient artifacts, in this case the bones of dinosaurs which became mired in wet sandy areas, died, and were preserved when the sandy soil hardened into rock. Fossils are unearthed in a working quarry open to the public. Iron Horsos A bit closer to home is the Goldsn Spik Empire region, which stretches from Bountiful to the Idaho state line. Within its borders is the majority of the Great Salt Lake, Promon- tory Point - where east meets west, at least as far as railroads are concerned - and famous roadside fruit stands. Remnants of those old railroad days are prominent in Ogden. At the Union Station, one can visit the National Railroad Hall of Fame and the Browning firearms and antique car collection exhibits. citys newly-renovate- d Near Brigham City is one of the worlds largest refuges, River Migratory Bird the Bear Refuge. Brigham City offers a Peach Days celebration in September, following outdoor rodeos in Weber and Davis counties. Hero At Home Right in our own back yard, literally, is the region known as Great Salt Lake Country. While it may be home to us, people from all over the state come here to see the sights of the big city and visit cities which were big time at one time. But no more. Several of those are outside Tooele, once prosperous mining towns which have declined into now popular ghost towns. Ophir once produced a gold nugget so large it was exhibited at the St. Louis Worlds Fair in 1904. Speed buffs can watch record attempts on the barren but beautiful stretches of the Bonneville Salt Flats. One can also take another look at the Bingham Copper Mine, where a new overlook opened last summer. Artistically, theres also the symphony, concerts by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and theatrical, operatic and ballet performances. All within a 0 minutes drive (except in rush hour). 15-2- Utah's Alps s Anyone who has seen Robert mountain man saga Jeremiah Johnson will recognize the terrain of Mountainland. The Alps of Utah is a quite appropriate comparison. This, too, can be reached easily by car and offers a wide variety of Red-ford- . nr- -' - recreational opportunities. One can always ride the Heber Creeper excursion railroad, keeping a constant eye on the areas beautiful peak, Mt. Timpanogos. On that mountain, one can visit its famous.cave; or before that, take a gander at Bridal Veil Falls. Park City could have been headed toward ghost town status but now it is once again a boom town, featuring skiing in the winter and the popular Arts Festival in the summer. Theres also golf, and fishing at Strawberry Reservoir. Not to mention melodramas at Redfords Sundance resort or the restful atmosphere of Homestead Resort in Midway. Colors abound in Panoramaland. Utah Travel Council 'A tSpecialjSectionlOfMThe To Backpackers - Mountains Present Constant Challenge Candy Mountain Centered of What better way to spend a ranger station. Friends should be in- around Gunnison, weekend and get away from the formed about the area where Fillmore and Richfield, the region is the home of scenic Capitol Reef National Park, Fish Lake National Forest and Dixie National Forest. Celebrated in song, the Big Rock Candy Mountain can be seen from U. S. 89 in Marysvale Canyon outside Richfield. One of the worlds most famous Mormon Temples is located in Manti. Fillmore is the site of the Chief Kanosh Pageant. Theres also the Little Sahara Recreation Area for dune buggy addicts. Fishing abounds at Fish, Palisade, Piute, Yuba and Otter Creek lakes. Camping is plentiful also, with some of the best in the remote Deep Creek a Mountains along the border. One can also visit Cove Fort, site of an historic Indian battle, and the Butch Cassidy home in Circleville. late-summ- Utah-Nevad- frustrations of traffic, smog and congestion than to get away to the fresh air and quiet of the mountains? Alone or with friends, its an economical way to cleanse ones soul of the troubles of urban living. All the materials that might be needed for the weekend can easily be carried in a backpack. And if high country lake fishing is your specialty, its no problem whatsoever to take the ol fishing pole along. Backpacking can be strenuous exercise (which, for some, is a major drawing card). The harder you work, though, the better the camping site. One of the keys to a successful backpacking trip is, of course, good preparation. Making sure you have all the materials can make the stay much more enjoyable than arriving at a picturesque site, just to find that you dont have everything you need. Good footwear is foremost. Hiking with sore feet can take all the fun out of a trip. Being cold can, too, so its suggested that a down bag good to 25 degrees Fahrenheit be used. Deciding what you want to eat is important too. Food undoubtedly tastes good in the mountains, but its also heavy to carry in. Before planning a feast, its important to consider how far you have to carry the main course and all the trimmings. Many dehydrated foods are available at grocery stores (for those considering a lengthy jaunt or just anxious to try something a little different) ; specialized items can be found in sporting goods stores. Experts figure backpackers can get by with V2 pounds of food per day. Cans and bottles, obviously, do not make a trip easier. They should be left ht home. Their contents often can be repackaged in plastic bags. The plastic can be burned before returning home. Above all, backpackers should not leave garbage behind. Nothing is more disgusting than to be in an area of pristine beauty and to see somebody elses garbage lying around. Makes you want to break their necks if you ever catch them. Several hints can help make a backpacking excursion enjoyable and prevent the possibility of a serious injury which could make it a disaster. - Unnecessary 4 - - - - Photographers Abound During The Summer More people than ever are taking pictures and more pictures are taken during the summer on family vacations than at any other time. So for those of you wholl be snapping a few photographs on outings this recreational season, here are a few facts that might be of interest. to Modern Accordingabout 10 million Photography, were taken by Americans in 1980. That averages out to about 125 per household. Each year, more and more pictures are color. In 1970, only 3.75 million color photographs were taken. A decade later, that number had nearly tripled; some 9.4 million color photographs were developed, the magazine reported. Camera sales also reflect the photographs chances shouldnt boom. More than 2.8 million 35 mm cameras were bought in 1980. Even more impressive was the number of instant cameras 5.7 million. be taken; help for seriously Injured persons in the wilderness is difficult to come by. It helps to know the location of a - you plan to go. Backpackers should take a detailed map with them. If you do get lost, dont panic. Sit down and figure out where you are. Build a fire. Its good company and keeps you busy while giving you time to think. - If a storm hits, stop and make camp in a sheltered location. Gather plenty of wood and build a small warming fire; make sure it's out when you move on. Distress signals are made in blocks of three shouts, smoke, fires. Signals should not be given unless theyre needed. - Even though the weather might be beautiful, its always wise to carry some kind of material that can be used as a tent if the weather turns sour. In lightning storms, its best to stay off ridges, away from open meadows and away from isolated trees. If possible, find shelter among dense, small trees in low areas; if not, lie down on the ground. - Packing in insect repellant, sunburn lotion and ointment for chapped lips often proves helpful. - Sign all trail registers; this helps if you get lost. This also is used to determine which trails receive the most use and which should have priority for maintenance. - |