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Show Recreation-Touri- st Guide, May 1992-2- 1 Rocks art abounds in Nine Mile -- Nine-Mil- e home to one of Canyon is the highest concentrations of prehistoric rock art in N orth America. The canyon, which is over not nine forty miles long miles, was home to the prehistoric Fremont Indians and the historic Ute tribe. Hidden away among the rocky cliffs of the canyon are the remains of their habitation, rock art and storage structures. The canyon has become known as home for the finest collection of petroglyphs and pictographs by the Fremont culture. Nine-Mil- e is off the you will reach the historic town of Harper and Pig Head Balanced Rock. It is about 40 miles from the turnoff to the Nutter Ranch. Once you reach the historic ranch, you are in the heart of the canyon Just past the Nutter Ranch is the turnoff to Gate Canyon and the road to 1 Villire Ian MOTEL beaten track but well worth the trip. It is one of Typical bathhouse equipment is displayed Western Mining and Railroad Museum in the few places where you can examine rock art up close. But be prepared. You will need enough gas to travel over 100 miles and a good, long day. Pack a lunch and take plenty of water, some insect repellent and a pair of binoculars. Be sure to take a camera and plenty of film. Remember too, that the rock art and all artifacts are protected by the antiquities act. Please remember, take nothing but photos with you and leave nothing behind but footprints. To find Nine-Milleave Price and proceed southeast on highway 50-through Wellington. It is about 7.5 miles to the Myton and Duchesne turnoff, which is The the road to Nine-Milturnoff is now marked by a state highway sign. After traveling about 12 miles from the highway, you will pass the Soldier Creek Mine and reach the end of the paved road. Eventually an exhibit at the Helper. (Photo by L. in Motels Queen Beds HBO Cable TV HUNTINGTON 310 South Main 687-988- Museums: e. told through photos. murals and The exhibits tell the story the region, of the river and John Wesley Powell Museum The Green River flows though some of the most spectaculatar canyons in Utah. Its attraction for the explorer is easily understood. The lore and history of the river and those who have floated it are told at the beautiful new John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River. The front of the museum is a concrete sculpture showing the Powell expedition exploring the Green. Powells crews were the first to successfully navigate the river. The museum honors the man and his From anthropologist to geologist to the Powell story is which has been called Americas nrSH Wildest." pooixi Tm oupi2a Mtt ai fo ou catcung 2. 3. 4. 5. He OF EMERY COUNTY 6. Fresh bakery, dell, meat, produce departments. 7. Ova ads nai for a ftiH 8. Open waven you need us. need your business to stay In business. Come sfvop with us! Drew 4 Valerie Leffoy HOURS MONO AT thru SATURDAF 6 00 A M 9 00 PM SUNDAY 4 HOLIDAYS 8 00 A M. TO 8 00 P M Welcome to Emery County 748-272- 748-274- IV VCrU 0 FAT TIRE BIKE Orangeville, Utah Phone or 381-222- Auto Repairs Radiator Repairs Glass Painting Body & Fender SEE THE BEAUTY accomp-lishement- s. river-runne- r, CASTLE DALE (801) Food Ranch Store It dean 4 friendly. We have low price. Our naff provides great service. Convenience. Provide weekly sales ad. I OS Information Center ACMfffr WE'RE STILL THE BEST! 1. 381-230- 9 8 6 mining and railroad history at the museums gift store. CASTLE DALE 375 East Main e, Miller) (Continued from Page 20) Tillage Inn T 1 It is a good road unless a storm is threatening. Either make the turn and return to Price by way of Indian Canyon or remain in Nine-Mil- e and return the entered way you No matter how long you stay, your trip through Nine-Mil- e Canyon will take you back into history. Myton. MlArv |