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Show 8 Recreation-Touri- Guide, May, 1989 st Prehistoric museum is having growing pains Located in the heart of downtown Price is the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum. Established in 1961, the museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying prehistoric artifacts related to the archaeology and geology of Eastern Utah. Dinosaur fans and Indian culture enthusiasts alike will find the museum a fascinating stop. On display are two e mounted dinosaur skeletons: Camptasaurus and Allosaurus, who is the original A1" and now the official state fossil of Utah. The museum also has the bones of a Stegosaurus and Camarasaurue in the process of being assembled. All four skeletons are from Dinosaur Quarry the Cleveland-Lloynear Price. Visitors will see a large collection of dinosaur footprints taken from local coal mines. Also of interest are displays on the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras of Utah's prehistory. There are fine examples of fossilized fish, trilobites, bird tracks, turtle shells and dinosaur eggs. Students of mineralogy will enjoy a display on "Gemstones of Eastern Utah" and other fine examples of minerals real-bon- d from this area. Children are entranced by the dinosaur mural, turtle painting and pictures of largeCenozoic mammals such as the uintaterium and mammoth. The museum's prehistoric Indian displays illustrate the variety of Utah's early inhabitants. Most famous among the displays are the Pilling Figurines, made by the prehistoric Fremont Indians between 500 A.D. and 1300 A.D. Many fragile artifacts preserved by the local dry climate can be seen. Baskets, sandals, moccasins, a rabbit net and the remains of a turkey feather robe help paint the picture of an ancient lifestyle. The museum is currently undergoing a million dollar expansion and renovation project which will triple the display area. The additional area will include a library, classroom, offices and display preparation area as well as a new gift counter, reception area and gallery. Museum staff and volunteers are planning new displays to expand the present offerings. Museum activities will include a summer and fall lecture and field trip series which will be announced and described in the museum's newsletter in May. Carbon Country Club 9.Hole Golf Course OPEN TO THE PUBLIC JjSlS, Manti-LaS- Forest al offers 4 campgrounds Dis- The Price Ranger trict has four developed campgrounds within an drive of hour and of Forks Price. Huntington and Old Folks Flat Campgrounds are located in lower Huntington Canyon. Flat Canyon Campground is in upper Huntington Canyon near Electric Lake. Gooseberry Campground is located off Skyline Drive near Gooseberry Reservoir. one-ha- All lf four campgrounds feature either timber or open type settings. Three of the campgrounds are located in a timber setting with the exception of Gooseberry, which is located in an open area with scattered aspen and conifer trees. Two national recreation trails are available for hiking and horseback riding. The Left Fork of Huntington Canyon trailhead is located in the Forks of Huntington Campground. The trail is four miles in length and ends near Millers Flat Reservoir. The Fish Creek trailhead is located at the Fish Creek Campground a few miles west of Scofield Reservoir. The trail is 10 miles in length and ends on scenic Skyline Drive. Access to these campgrounds is normally available towards the end of May or early June. The campgrounds are all above 7,600 feet in elevation and can still be snowed in even at the end of May. It is a good idea to check with the Price Ranger District on campground availability before heading out on that early camping trip. Recreation use fees at these four developed campgrounds will be in effect this year. The daily use rates will be $4 at Forks of Hunt- ington Campground, $5 at Gooseberry Campground, and $6 at Old Folks Flat and Flat Canyon Campgrounds. No fees Creek are charged at Campground. The Camp Stamp program is being phased out this year. If you have stamps left over from last year, don't throw them away. They will still be honored this year. Golden Age and Golden Access discounts are still available. Group reservation units are available in Old Folks (Continued on Page THE ORIGINAL Freeway Transmissions & Drive Line Service Center Transmission Specialists Over 40 Years Combined Experience Exchanged Rebuilt Repaired Largest inventory of Rebuilt Transmissions & Parts in the Area H. 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