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Show Racraation- - Tourist Guide, May 19089 Lake Powell A grand canyon, great lake travels toward the Arizona border in extreme As one southeastern Utah, the region becomes much more arid as the elevation drops. Soon here is nothing but sand and rock visible when suddenly a splash of brilliant blue breaks the tans and browns of the landscape Lake Powell. What was once Glen Canyon of the Colorado River is today Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and a national treasure which pulled more tourists last year than Yellowstone National Park. Recreationists are expected Camping at Lake Powell is done from both houseboats and on shore in tents from small power boats. to exceed 3 million visits during 1988. What is the allure offered by this vast lake in this normally inhospitable region of the United States? For some it is fishing. Lake Powell offers the finest bass fishing in the western United States with its millions of stripers. Walleyes and northern pike also offer fishing with a fight. The northern reaches of the lake from Bullfrog and Halls Crossing marinas are the best areas for good game fishing. Many stripers are caught along the verticle cliffs near the mouth of Moki Canyon this time of the year. But areas within Good Hope Bay further north also afford the angler having his hands and stringers full. The small side canyons near Hite marina also offer some fine fishing and even some large and smallmouth bass are taken in this area. But for most, the exploring the hundreds of of the majority of recreationists. Family reunions are not uncommon on the lake as large groups meet on sandy beaches at the heads of the side canyons. The further away from the marinas, the less crowded those side canyons become. Boaters can really get quite alone. Some areas afford shade not too cool. If you have never tried Lake Powell, do it this year. Call for complete information on boat rentals and hotels or to make reservations. PILLOW TALK flOTQL 430 E. Main, Wellington 637-236- 2 Located right on Hwy. Independently Owned Friendly Service Budget Prices Quiet Surroundings ROOMS FROM from large cottonwood trees, CRESCENT JUNCTION Service & Cafe Exit 180 on Gattwoy to Canyonfamfs 564-351- 2 Sicffr SINCLAIR Service Station DINE-I- N Gas, Oil, Diesel, Auto Parts 637-641- 0 East of into Price Take first exit Price 212 South Main, Price DELIVERY 637-570- 0 If you're staying in Price overnight. For delivery to your hotel. 58 West Main, Price a respite from the summer sun. The warm water temperatures during the summer months makes swimming and water skiing at Lake Powell a dream. The water is there to cool the recreationist off, but side canyons, some many miles long, makes for top thrills for the weekend boater. Boating and camping, both in houseboats and from smaller boats on the shores, draw while alcoves and caves offer CAFE Serving breakfast, lunch, dinners, short orders. Home- made pies and rolls. Table and counter service. Gifts 8c Souvenirs Scenic Post Cards TOURIST INFORMATION Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. BANK CARDS ACCEPTED 6 |