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Show Souvenir Edition 8 The Kanab Area Vacation Guide By Dixie Brunner The red rock cliffs cut a stark contrast against the azure Utah sky. The jagged peaks of the vermillion mountains guard ago. They built pueblos and lived a peaceful, productive life in the canyon. error which crops would grow on the sandy canyon floor. Then something inexplicable hap pened, causing the Anasazi to suddenly abandon their homes and villages. Archaeologists suggest a drought may have set in and the land could no longer support the people, but no theory fully explains their abrupt The early Anasazi culture was largely agricultural, and the people learned through trial and nobly over peacefully-meanderin- g Kanab Creek, and the lush green grasses carpeting the canyon floor. An reverence falls over visitors as they observe the incredible beauty of the pristine canyon. Lips hush to silence as an inexplicable feeling comes over you, that youre entering a sacred place. "Many feel Angel Canyon is a spiritual and sacred place, says Cyrus Mejia, a resident of the canyon and employee of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, which occupies it. "You cannot help but feel awed wrhen you come here. Angel Canyon, historically known as Kanab Canyon, has awed visitors for thousands of years.The Anasazi Indians were early canyon residents. Anasazi, (meaning the ones who came before) inhabited the Navajo Sandstone cliffs over 1.000 years over-overwhelmi- ng disappearance. The Anasazi long ago left Angel Canyon, but their presence is still felt today. One can find Anasazi storage caves, the remains of dwellings, petroglvphs,and pictographs. If you allow your mind to wander as you gaze upon the canyon floor below, you can almost imagine the life of the Anasazi, living in harmony with their remarkably beautiful surroundings. In the 19th century, Kanab Canyon became a Mormon homesteading and ranching site. Visitors can view part of an homestead original 100 year-ol- d and Crocodile Lake, a small See ANGEL CANYON, Page 9 While you're in Kanab f come and visit your ry .vl Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the world's largest sanctuary for companion animals. Here, at Angel Canyon, where the Lone Hanger, the Outlaw Josie Wales and the Six Million Dollar Man used to hang out, your furry Mends live happily ever after If you love animals, a visit to Best Friends will be the high point of your vacation. ENTER HERE 1 Li Daily tours at 10:30am, 1:15pm and 3:00 pm. Gall 644-200- 1 to boolta tour. Best Friends Welcome Center i Drive five miles north of Kanab on highway 89 and turn off at the Kanab Canyon exit. j I nestled in Angel Canyon. Call Qj xur - jir t- -- to check KANAB J1 ' 644-200-1 availability. - iVrireiw ' , - iI |