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Show ?Sun Advocate, Price.Utah Thursday, May 7, 1992 J I i i j t Jim Hurst is pictured in this photo taken in the Swell during the 1960s. v 'V v A break i the San Rafael Reef gives the hiker a view of the flatlands below. in A ' I. s f T- ' - ' Pilot discovers Land Management officials to a natural bridge and an arch he discovered while flying over the San Rafael Reef years ago. Hurst has invited the Sun Advocate to document the trip for the group. By LAYNE MILLER Staff writer Jim Hurst, a former Green River resident and bush pilot during the uranium boom era, is returning to take Bureau of THEATRES I RENUTOIOWN DailjaAII Seats Si HOOK (PQ PRICEA00 tereos AppljanceslEumiture .00-- rm CSMBL BASIC INSTINCT arch ,v in Reef The bridge and arch are located west of Green River in the nigged Reef. Hurst once owned the Green River airport, and he discovered the natural structures while f rn-i- n the Reef were These strange formations Howland dur- Lee named honeycomb pods by in - ing a trip to the undiscovered arch and bridge fly- ing over the San Rafael Swell during the 1960s. In a book about his adventures while living in Green River, Hurst says he later walked into the two geologic features with LaVon Bigelow. During an interview with the Sun Advocate from his home in Fort St. John, B.C., Canada, Hurst said he believes he was their discoverer, plus the first person to publicize their (R) KING KOAL WAYNE'S WORLD (P&m 9 Only BEETHOVEN (pg) 7 Only WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP (it) 70aHy.7t9Fri.tSM. existence. WATCH FOR MOTOR VU OPENING Hurst calls the bridge Shadow Box Bridge, and the arch is called Camel Head Arch. A check with officials from the TREAT MOM TO AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD AT Q.rL San Rafael Resource Management Area of the BLM shows the structures have not been reported or officially named. Hurst is featured in a book he wrote with local author Pearl Baker. It is entitled Rim Flying Canyonlands with Jim Camel Head arch was discovered by Hurst Hurst. Try our Mexican Steak Dinners & Hurst says the San Rafael Reef is one of his favorite scenic places. In the extreme eastern flank of the upheaval, erosion has gotten to it and really made a thing of beauty. It is one of my favorite spots, and I expecially enjoy taking people out to show them this wonderful land of rocks, he says in Specials Open Mother's Day, May 10 From 12 Noon to 8 p.m. Reservations suggested. 86 E. 100 S. Price 637-822- 4 the book. Hurst made a living flying into places most people wouldnt go with a Jeep. He flew prospectors, supplies and workers into some of the most inaccessible locations in southeastern Utah. The trip to the arch and bridge is planned for the end of May. Looking up at Shadow Box Bridge CarWash coupon MANY MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED Factory representatives of a major Grandfather Clock manufacturer will be on hand to help you with your selection. Over 100 Grandfather Clocks must Don't be liquidated this weekend for Immediate delivery. Save up to 70. miss this once automatic In a lifetime opportunity! FREE DELIVERY (Regular $3 $0 Value) Sat., May 9 9 am -- 5 P A SALE SO LARGE WE HAD TO pm M3S.Hwy5S Price, Utah N. & SET-U- RENT 10,000 SQUARE FEET! Factory Clock Sale at AD VANTAGE PRINTING BUILDING 301 EAST MAIN-PRI- FORMERLY MAIN STREET YELLOW FRONT STORE ACROSS FROM CHINA COUPON - LOOK SupifJokeri, Saving During Special 5 for.110 f THREE DAYS ONLY! CE & THURSDAY, OLD SAFEWAY CITY RESTAURANT FOR THE GIANT BALDWIN TRUCK MAY 7 FRIDAY, MAY 8 - -- SATURDAY, MAY 9 i NOON TO 9 PM 10 AM TO 9 PM 10 AM TO 6 PM |