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Show Recreation-Touri- st Guide, May, 198913 Area offers an array of white water opportunities seen miners, cowboys and hermits, but have still maintained the rugged natural beauty they were born with. The Colorado River trip offers first class rapids that threaten to toss you out of your boat or flat water that allows you the chance to lay back, take in some sun and River running, rafting, v hite water rafting are all names for one of the most exciting of all outdoor activities. Utah is known worldwide for the quality of its white water rivers. Such places as DesolationGrey Canyons, Westwater, the San Juan and the Colorado draw boaters from all over the world. They come to simply float from one point but it is the to another stretch in between that evokes screams of excitement and joy as well as e fear. The only commercial outfitter in Price is the College of Eastern Utah. The Wilderness Program at the school offers several trips each year that are open to public participation. Most of the trips taken by the group are used by the school to teach traditional subjects in a setting, in thoroughly enjoy your surroundings. Perhaps the most unique opportunity is Cataract Canyon, down river from Moab. Many have called this the ultimate white water experience. It is also possible to outfit your own trip, but plans white-knuckl- must be made way in advance. Permits are required on most sections of the rivers. Contact the appropriate land manage- ment agency for details. In most cases that is the Bureau al the beautiful redrock canyons of Southern Utah. Other commercial outfitters can be found in Green River and Moab. Each specializes in their own type of s trips. Some offer fun with adventure, trips bare-bone- and discovery paramount, while others feature white water fun with a maximum of comfort. Wine, caviar and gourmet meals are the norm. No matter what you are looking for in a river experience, you will see and feel a part of some of the most beautiful and wild of Land Management. When running river by yourself, always remember safety first. Get training and begin on a simple stretch of river. One such place is upstream from the town of Green River. The road ends approximately 20 miles from town. From there day trips provide spectacular scenery, beautiful stretches of river and a few fun rapids. For the thrill of your life and to feel what life is really all about, run a river. Price is uniquely situated to take advantage of the desert splendor and the mountains majes ty, seen in these yearling deer. Reedies T'J- StjdL - MAY HAPPENINGS IN Sil Shooter Peak Son Juan Outpost At country in the country. Desolation Canyon and the San Juan Rivers slice through areas that have OCTOBER Canyonlands National Park County Inviting... Unforgettable May 6 Icebreaker Golf Tournament in Monticello. May 20 Horseshoe Tournament in Monticello. Pitching begins at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Golf Tournament in Monticello. Frontier July Days Celebration in Blanding. All kinds of family fun. Melodramas, softball & more. Two man Best Ball Golf Tournament in Monticello. July July 8 Blue Mountain Bike Chase. 25 miles of biking in the Blue Mountains. July All Indian Golf Tournament in Monticello. July 22 Pioneer Day Celebration in Monticello. Several days of activities including softball tournament July 15 Madd Hatters Fling in Mexican Hat Float trip race. Concessions & prizes. San Juan Amateur Golf Tournament and mountain Aug. May 26-2- 7 4 Needles District General Store Snack Bar Gas, STKAK RESTAURANT olida Greek7 Baklavaand othec Desserts m Uta Authentic Greek Food & Greek Delicacies Famous Lamb Roast or Stew and other Greek Specialties Best Greek Baklava & Other Greek Pastries Take Home Orders - Catering Available Open 8-- 9 daily Closed Sundays 30 West 100 South Price, Utah 84501 0 (801) 637-193- propane Camping Showers, firewood Scenic flights 3 Jeep trips by Reservation 4x4 Rentals Off Hwy. 34 191 miles west on Hwy. 211 SO P.0. ixll07 Montlccllfi Utah S4535 9 5-- 6 cookout Aug. 12 Horseshoe Tournament in Monticello. Aug. 19 Hillman Marathon In Blanding. Swim, bike and run. Cookout and prizes. Aug. 17-1- 9 San Juan County Fair and Rodeo. Vietnam War Memorial same weekend. Hole in the Rock Jeep Jamboree for information on the above events. in Monticello Oct 8 Call |