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Show .. . May 2002 Recreation Guide 15 Hr BEST WESTERN RIVER TERRACE MOTEL 880 East Main ,:,-jf.V r. s giKSiSfiS . i.VM - (435)564-340- 1 5 Fax (435) Tin Native American images adorning the Head of Sinbad entice local and visitors with a tantalizing glimpse m of the incredible ancient reck 564-34- art panels located on the San Rafael Swell in Emery County. San Rafael Swell attracts enthusiasts: (Continued from page 4) The BLM encourages viators to eiyqy the San Rafael Swell, while focusing on protecting the areas scenic wonders. to the BLM San Ra&el resource Visitors should conserve posted differently. To ensure a safe experience in the San Rafael, the BLM urges visitors to consider the following tips: Never camp or park motor vehicles in a wash or stream bed and avoid hiking in narrow canyons when rain is a possibility. A dry wash can flash flood scarce desert water sources. People deciding to stay overnight should camp at least 30 fed; from isolated water sources to allow for wildlife access. Whenever possible, people touring the San Rafael should cany drinking water. Leave potholes undisturbed and wash well away from pools as well as springs. San Rafael explorers should allow space for wildlife. When encountering wildlife, humnna rfiwiM maintain their area office. In addition, visitors to the Swell should refrain from opening or closing gates, unless breaks down, stay with the ve- hicle. Exercise extreme caution when exploring around old mines. Besides the danger of being caught in a collapsing tunnel or falling into a hidden shaft, uranium mines pose an additional hazard. Heavy concentrations of radioactive radon gas are known to accumulate at the entrances to mines in the area. Many roads within the in a matter of minutes, even if Swell cross soil types that are people do not see a cloud in the extremely mudy after storms and during periods of melting sky of. snow. least one at gallon Cany At the times in question, the water per person per day. There are few sources of po- roads become virtually impassdistance and remain quiet table water in the San Rafael able. Local residents and visitors along with keeping pets under Swell control. Take precautions to guard planning to tour the Swell e Visitors should leave histdraT" against heat nartwufttinn during should obtain tt weather forecast before travel- sites, Native American rock art, Avoid overexertion, drink ing into the i ruins and artifacts undisturbed Fbr additional infnmmtjqn, as well as untouched. plenty offluids, and wear ahat Inform relatives or friends Castle Valley residents and Admire rock art from a distance, stay out of ruins, leave regarding travel plans and travelers may contact the BLM San Rafael resource area office artifacts in place and report vio- schedules. In the event a car .or.truck. . in Price. lations or vandalism incidents long-rang- St Green River, Utah (MMa&CilteE) Downtown Price CD fihnftnnrmamritrBptin m cmom itxnlkiniliQZiizaBiSfc wmamiB UiljltoClHtaSID 03 |