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Show Paga Pour Traveler's Quide 4? y irigy vyyri iriue Ground will break on July i, 1984, on the largest tennis complex in the uorld: The Green Valley Racquet Club and Sports Complex. World class Sports Complex in St. George receives unexpected response Green Valley condo sales over IOV2 million Green When Green Valley introduced plans to build a world class sports center in St. George, little did they realize its effect would stimulate so much interest in so short a time. If interest can be judged by sales, then certainly The Point at Green Valley has made the point. This new condominium project surrounding the Sports Center racked up sales of over 10VS million by the end of its May 12th grand opening. The lOVi million represents sales of 104 condominiums. Never before in the history of St. George, southern Utah and possibly the entire state has there been such a response. One buyer was quoted as saying that St. George is the perfect distance from northern Utah for a vacation, and all it needed was a place like the new Sports Center to make it complete. Buyers of The Point will become charter members of the Green Valley d facility util offer a Racquet Club and Sports Center. The myriad of activities, events, dining, shopping and physical fitness programs. year-roun- ! Valley Utah Toll Free 5 Local (801) or 1605 W. Village Rd., . St. George, Utah 84770 628-041- 5 628-361- Southern Utahs Color Country WaterslWe DRAPER, UTAH Only 20 minutes south of Downtown Salt Lake City on OPEN 10.00 a.m. to 8:00 p m. A XrEEK Slides 13 Park Grills 3 100 Picnic Tables Game Room Gift Shop Off DRAPER or Volley Ball GROUP RATES BLUFFDALE Exit HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING FOR YOUR ROOM TONIGHT? Rr $43 you could be at the Excelsior. :i Jcccmrtrd return. lArstpntn fit KTth Ml MIUTIH htrlpursl hupcit' 10fount 2 t uii fen Mil tj!t Hi conirTKciotian-i jtfi emit kwtcun ifotm! s irfvut ifot sarmc pfo fmu. f ftrux c.tKiut luUim trtL t'tiini 4c HHO purkmi: sUu to tfvet whrn bon 1 let TtaertO umplmirmun nd Vi Jiuul 4CSUtUT4lU1X II fru.i V?Y7? EXCELS! HmHwh 1V tSev UR.tfnt 4 v0 MUII R WI f . Utah! A painted wonderland. And Mother Nature left her palette as one of the treasures. It's called Color Country. Color is the dominate force in Utah's Color Country, located in the southwestern part of the state. Color Country plays host to the reds of Bryce Canyon National Park, the blues of Lake Powell, the greens of Zi on National Park, the yellows and golds of the Grand Canyon and the whites of the slopes of Brian Head Ski ResorL The largest city in Color Country, SL George, blends the atmosphere of the old west with the vitality of a developing resort town. Because of warm temperatures, its year-roun- d the city, often referred to as the other Palm Springs, is known for its outdoor activities, especially golf and tennis. SL George was founded when Mormon Church leader Brigham Young sent a band of pioneer missionaries to settle the area and to raise cotton and silkworms. On the outskirts of SL George is the three mile long Snow Canyon State Park, with its walls of red sandstone laced with a black lava varnish standing among soft siik-lik- e sand dunes. Nestled in Snow Canyon is the Diamond Valley Ranch. The ranch offers (he opportunity to step back in time with overnight accomodations, horseback drive riding, pack trips, tours, bunting, fishing and camping trips and target shooting. Color Country is the site for Bryce Canyon and Zions National Parks. Cedar Breaks National Monument offers a view of natural beauty consisting of tall pine multi-colore- d and fir trees, flower-fille- d meadows and weather-erode- d rock. The lifting of the land to form Cedar Breaks was accomplished by volcanic eruptions. Many of the lava beds can be seen from the roadside. Since pure limestone is white, the many colors of the breaks result from the oxidation of impurities, mainly iron and manganese. Lake Powell, the second largest man-mad-e reservoir in America, has 1,960 miles of undeveloped shoreline, 96 canyons, numerous inlets, caves and coves, as well as many Indian ruins. The recreation area offers endless opportunities for Told and Planet of the Apes. fishing, camping, waterskiing, Because of the constant filming in scuba diving, houseboating, canoe- the county, several movie sets have ing, kayaking, swimming or just ex- been permanently constructed. Only 20 minutes from Kanab along ploring. The low humidity and pleasant temperatures provide ideal con- the Arizona Strip is Pipe Spring Naditions year round. Rainbow Bridge tional Monument. An oasis in the National Monument, one of the middle of the desert. Pipe Spring is a seven natural wonders of the world, working ranch consisting of homes, is the largest natural bridge on earth bink houses, work sheds and corrals and can be reached by boat from typical of 19th century ranches. Pipe Lake Powell. The bridge reaches 290 Spring was originally built by Morfeet in height and is 270 feet across. mon leader Brigham Young to proDeep in the heart of Color Country tect migrating settlers from Indians. is Kane County, the gateway to the Right in the center of Color Cound North rim of the Grand Canyon. One try is Cedar City, home of the Festival. of the seven wonders of the world, Shakespearean the Grand Canyon is a rugged, Southern Utah's largest ski resort, restless collection of colors, can- Brian Head, is located 40 minutes yons, buttes, mesas and wildlife. A from Cedar City. At 11,000 feet, flight over the Grand Canyon is Brian Head enjoys light powder available from Kanab, the largest snow which is perfect for downhill town in the county. and cross country skiing as well as Kane Ccmty has long been a snowmobding. favorite filming location for movies Whether visiting Southern Utah since the filming of Dude Ranger in for an extended time or just passing 1323. Some of the most notable films through, take the time to experience that were shot on location in the area Color Country. It's an area Mother include Dnuns Along the Mohawk, Nature took a little extra time to Western Union, Greatest Story Ever create. worid-renowe- |