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Show Souvenir Edition Kane The Kanab Area Vacation Guide Comnty-- A By Myrna Cox Kane County offers unique scenic adventures, even for those 15 great place to explore apples, and even boasts a town stand which sells apples and delicious cider. The elevation climbs as you travel northward. A KOA Campground lies in the shadow of tall, rock towers, much like those seen not wanting to spend an entire day in the car. Take a short trip north of Kanab on Highway 89, for a visual treat. Scenic Coral Sands set the stage for the panoramic view offered as you drive into the Valley, an area settled in the 1800s by early pioneers. The majestic mountains of Zion National Park rise in sequence to the west. To the north, green fields, vegetation and mountain at Bryce Canyon. Your journey continues uphill, traveling northward on Highway 89. Pine trees line the hills bordering the green, lush meadows. A grazing herd of elk or deer can occasionally be viewed. Continue on to Cedar Mountain, by taking Highway 14 west, for a refreshing visual treat. Cool Navajo Lake is a perfect escape from the summertime heat. There are cabins and boats to rent on the lake. Just past Navajo Lake is Duck Creek Village. This quaint little village grows immensely during the areas tempt the backpackers. As you drop into Mt. Carmel Junction, the first thing you see is a golf course. A well-groom- ed little haven of facilities are found at the Junction, including an abundance of motel rooms. Kick back, play some golf and get a bite before you travel on! Mt. Carmel is the next stop on Kane Tidbits Kane County contains 4,373 square miles with 3,718 of that Bureau of Land Management land. State land occupies 437 square miles and only 218 square miles are privately owned. The land size of Kane County is larger than the states of Delaware, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia combined. Zion Continued, from Page 10 Zion. I hope that every visitor would leave here emotionally touched. Few Zion veterans will chal- lenge the statement that the best way to see the park is to go take a hike! The intriguing Narrows, Virgin Towers, Temple of Sinawava, Checkerboard Mesa or Great White Throne, Zion sights often bring tears to those contemplating its awesome beauty. Unlike many of the Wests great scenic attractions, the majority of Zion is seen from the floor of the canyon, rather than the rim. When hiking many of the paths, Zion surrounds you with its grandeur. The hiking paths come in a variety of lengths, (some with wheelchair access) offering novice to expert hikers the opportunity to see and experience the park. But hiking isnt the only way to see Zion. You can ride a bike, climb, horse ride, take a guided tram tour and drive, with each Navajo Lake on Cedar Mountain offers visitors a cool retreat from the hot summer days. There are cabins and boats available to rent. Duck Creek Village is nearby with more lodging and restaurants. Highway 89, a quaint little farming community which features a historical landmark, the Old Rock Church, which is still used occasionally for community gatherings. The town of Orderville was once the sight of a unique, but shortlived Mormon Church experiment. Take time to learn about the communitys fascinating background. The historic Daugh- - I ters of the Utah Pioneers building is open to the public, and has many interesting items from early Mormons who settled this area. Glendale, the next stop on Highway 89, is famous for its summer months. There are plenty of cabins and tucked up in the pine trees and hillsides. The highlight of the summer in the annual Chili Contest held every August. Drive the twenty-fivmiles of Kane where north Kanab, County shows off its true beauty. es e offering you a different, yet unique perspective. The drive up the dizzying switchbacks toward the tunnel that takes you through the mountain, is one remarkable treat no visitor should miss. There are campgrounds and a visitor center located inside the park, with good accommodations nearby. Most Zion travelers stop by the Obert C. Tanner Amphitheater near the south entrance, to see the film, The Grand Circle, which offers you a remarkable look at the impressive, unparalleled beauty of southern Utah. March on to Zion and see the wondrous creation God can make out of a little rock! How do I get there from Kanab? Zion National Parks east entrance liesjust 45 minutes northwest of Kanab, Utah. Take 89 north from Kanab to Mount Carmel Junction. Turn left onto Highway 9. You can follow this scenic road completely through Zion National Park. Travel Tip: Ifyou choose to take Highway 9, please be aware that there are occasional delays in getting through the Zion tunnel, due to congested traffic. 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