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Show 10 The Kanab Area Vacation Guide Souvenir Edition Greatest Story Ever Told-Cor- When you get a first glimpse of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, youll think that you made ended up in a wrong turn-an- d Saudi Arabia! Back in Kane Countys moviemaking years, Coral Pinks wind-whippe- three to 120 days in advance. The was established in 1963. The wide expanse of coral pink sand dunes afford plenty of fun for kids of all ages. The pink of the sand, contrasted against the steep red cliffs and outcroppings of southern Utah, offers visitors a visual delight. The park features a campground, along with modem By Dixie Brunner unusual sand dune formations resembled Egypt and Arabia so much they used it as shot location for the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told. The huge sand dunes and trees offer a feeling of being somewhere else. But before you wait for the next camel ride, know that you are in southern Utah. Grown-up- s and kids alike can enjoy the opportunity to play in the sand when they visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. The park gets its name from sand which the has eroded from the exposed Navajo sandstone. Pink sand formed here into a dune system as a result of wind deposition that rise from the hot lower elevations. Dont forget your pail, shovel and dune buggy when visiting this park north of Kanab that Pink Sand Dunes State Park al campsites all have parking, a barbeque grill and picnic table. But eating will probably be the last thing on your mind. When you see the huge mountains of sand, you just have to climb those pull-throu- hills! Coral Pink Sand Dunes has plenty vehicle of play area for enthusiasts. Hundreds of miles of trails and several developed roads are on Bureau of Land 22-un- it d gh restrooms, hot showers and sewage disposal station. Reservations for group and individual campsites may be made from off-highw- ay four-whe- U el ' VVVV ? - w w W 'A j K ; f. yfr, coral-colore- d Management land adjacent to the vehicles park. While are permitted on the dunes, strict regulations do apply. Riders should contact park personnel for laws and rules before venturing out on the dunes. While there are no developed off-highw- ay hiking trails within the park, several lie adjacent, and are The South Fork Indian Canyon petroglyphs trailhead lies four miles northeast of the park. Harris Mountain is north of the park and offers views of the sand dunes and Zion National Park. Moquith Mountains form the east boundary of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. From sand dune vantage points, you can see Kanab Canyon and the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Coral Pink offers you a unique opportunity to see yet another amazing sight in southern Utah. easily-accessibl- e. V' ' 4 ' " x 'sr X ' s' ' . at , te 'AV s.s .'y. s ' 'Sv,1 v v' 'ix V.Nx s wo Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is great fun for all seasons. Dune buggies abound in the summer, while toboggans and sleds take over on the snow in the winter months. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTmiiimmiiiiH How do I get to Coral Pink from Kanab? Take Highway 89 twelve miles north of Kanab until you see the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park sign. Turn left and follow signs to park. mi & R Pzza Express t J See your State Farm Agent: Linda Osborn 310 So 100 East Kanab, UT 435644-268- 3 Open Mon - Sat, 11 am to 10 pm All You Can Eat Every Day, 11-- 2 Lunch Buffet $4 Pizza Wings Calzones Bread Sticks Oven Baked Deli Subs Dessert Pizza & More! Pasta Soup & Salad Bar 365 S. 100 East, Kanab Just South of the Stoplight statefarm.com Auto Home Life Health State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois |