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Show 16 Recreation-Touris- t Guide, May, 1989 Huntington Reservoir provides array of family opportunities By TIM SMITH Utah State Park ranger Just north of the town of Huntington in Emery County sits the perfect setting for a family outing, Huntington State Park. The state park includes a developed, landscaped park area and the 250-acr- e Huntington Reservoir. A host of water related activities awaits the visitor to the park. The boat ramp provides access for all types of watercraft. Warm water makes the reservoir extremely popular for water skiing. Wind surfing is growing in popularity each year. The park's convenient location makes it ideal for the boater who simply wants to spend the afternoon on the water. Huntington Reservoir is one of the finer warm water fisheries in Utah. Due to a catch and release program instituted by the Division of The beautiful San Rafael River winds its way through the Swell, Wildlife Resources, the creating many beautiful places for tourists to discover. largemouth bass seem to be making a good comeback. The support of all anglers is needed to make this program work. Bluegill fishing is a favorite for shore Beautiful scenery fishermen. Perhaps Comer Main and State St. Phone Ferron, Utah 384-235- 1, PHARMACY First Aid Supplies Cameras Soda and Film Sundries Fountain Gift Items Greeting Cards Veterinary Supplies 20-un- it campground constructed. park has a wide sandy beach for sunbathers. A nature trail is presently under construction. The The park also features two covered group pavilions with picnic tables, extra large grills and fire pits. Additional developments are planned for the park. This year, money has been allocated to pave a portion of the park's interior roads. Funds have been appropriated for the construction of a modern restroom with hot showers. In the near future, additional landscaping will be done to enhance the beauty of the park. There are also plans to widen the boat ramp. Park visitors are excited about the construction of the new golf course just outside the park. The Millsite Golf Course was ueveloped and will be operated by Ferron city. With so many developments, many people believe that Millsite will become a popular destination for Staying Overnight Or the most pursued species is the incrawdad. For formation on where the crawdads are hitting, the park rangers suggest asking one of the many children who come to the park to fish for the crawdads. Huntington State Park has a spacious Park is a peaceful weekday evening. This is a great time for a family cookout, perhaps featuring freshly caught crawdads. Try a boat ride at sunset, or an evening walk on the service roads which circle the backside of the reservoir. Or, simply enjoy a pleasant, relaxing evening with family and friends. Another park in Castle Valley is Millsite State Park. Millsite is located in the mouth of scenic Ferron Canyon, four miles west of Ferron on the Ferron Canyon Road. The Millsite Reservoir has long been noted for fine fishing. The large cutthroat trout and a good population of rainbow trout confirm this reputation. Wildlife Resources biologists recommend using lures, flies and natural baits for angling success. Millsite State Park has received many improvements in the past several year. Lawns and trees were planted and a Just Passing Through? Need that "Clean Fresh Feeling? stop in at 22-un- it campground with a sanitary dump station and a modern restroom featuring hot showers. Each campsite has a picnic table, barbecue grill,' paved parking pad and lawn area ideal for tents. The park's covered group pavilion with picnic tables and grills is perfect for family reunions and group outings. Scattered throughout the park are numerous picnic tables available for day use. The park staff is particularly proud of the clean, landscaped grounds that make the park so attractive. Trees dot the park, providing shade for those who do not wish to work on suntans. The lawns that cover the park are probably the reason the most popular activity is just plain relaxing. Maybe the best time of all to visit Huntington State Wilcox Laundry & Dry Cleaning South Center, Castle Dale 51 381-263- 9 VILLAGE INN MOTELS 22 Deluxe Units Queen Beds Room Phones Color TV Kitchenettes Available 381-230- We have Large Capacity Washers For Washing Sleeping Bags, Bedding and Quilts 9 360 East Main, Castle Dale, Utah 687-988- 8 310 South Main, Huntington, Utah |