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Show www.kanabuide.com Not 28 2004 Kanab Area Vacation Guide Just Whistlin' Dixie -- Cedar Mountain Place to Go By Dixie Brunner As the largest national forest in Utah, the two million acre Dixie National Forest is a stunning jewel of public land. While the Forest has four geographic areas stretching 170 miles across southern Utah, the Cedar Mountain area is certainly one of its most stunning. From Brian Head Peak, towering 11,307 foot above sea level, to the quaint charms of the alpine village of Duck Creek, Cedar Mountain offers a host of scenery and activities for the southern Utah traveler. Forest visitors can enjoy camping, hunting, mountain biking, taking in incredible scenery, hiking, horseback and ATV riding and Fishing in primitive settings. They can also picnic, camp, view interpretive exhibits and take pleasure drives throughout the area. By taking scenic Highway 14 west from Highway 89 toward Cedar City, the nearly 42 mile trip offers travelers a number of scenic and recreational stops. The drive takes you through d aspen, oak and forests, past crystal clear, streams and lakes, to an and altogether different view of Zion National Park and Kolob Canyon. Why not visit Mammoth Creek, Cascade Falls or get information at the Duck Creek Visitor Center? You could continue on and spend some time at Navajo Lake and Websters Flat, or take Hwy 143 to Cedar Breaks and on to Brian Head or Panguitch Lake. Many artists Find Cedar Breaks National Monument even pine-covere- ice-co- awe-inspiri- ld ng more photogenic than Bryce Canyon National Park. Interpretive activities are available at the log cabin visitor center. The Markagunt Plateau offers lush meadows with some 150 species of wildflowers. Camping is available at six locations on the mountain, with a range of sites and amenities. For more information, call Dixie National Forest at Duck Creek Days Chili Cook-Ofto be held this year on July 23 & 24, is a popular event. The meadow in the little town of Duck Creek Village is crowded with visitors from all over the country. You can sample some great chili, enjoy cool drinks, and visit the many arts and crafts booths. Its the highlight of the summer on Cedar Mountain. Photo by Dennis Brunner. f, 2 (Miff? ORDERVILLE MINE ROCK SHOP DONT MISS US! i THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTION IN UTAH. L See real fossil -ys dinosaur u eggs! . ti vy ? Located in Orderville on Hwy between Zion and Bryce Canyon v ' it Mention this ad receive a 10 and ! $ discount on purchase! i " (435) 648-200- 2 |