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Show 1 2B Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday August 29, 2002 drive through the high country of energy production can be very exciting A i The circular hxip follows the HunlingtonEcdcs C anyon Scenic Byways and transports visitors through lush forests, historic towns and incredible scenery. From Price, travelers should take Highway SR-1-0 to Hunlingtoh and take a right at Huntington Ten miles State Park on SR-3from Fairvicw is the turnoff to Eocks Canyon. This section trav The Energy Loop The Huntington and Ecdes Canyon National Scenic Byway is called the Energy Loop be- cause of the coal mines and power plant located along side the route. Electric take also is located along the loop which supplies water to the I luntington plant. I low' do I get there? 1. els the Wasatch Plateau towards Clear Creek, and then to Colton. At Colton take a right onto SR-- 6 and, drive down the Price Canyon, through Helper and back into Price. What can I see and do? To experience several chap- -' ters in Castle Vallpys coal production history, travelers should take the Energy Loop, a circular route that passes several active mines and two power plants. One of the highlights on the loop is the coal facility near Scofield. The operations huge storage tanks and a conveyer belt allude to the scope of the mining industry in Castle Valley. At Castle Gate, an informative marker explains the coaf industrys history and pays tribute to the miners who died in three major underground disasters. People traveling along the loop will have ample Opportunities to view a wide variety of trees andwildflowers. Bird watchers will appreciate the opportunity to observe meadowlarks, eagles and hawks. Travelers touring the loop can also stop and picnic at maintained campgrounds or in a se- cluded groves of aspens and pines. Spring presents bulging streams, budding trees, melting snow and the promise of renewal. Summer is filled with bright wildflowers, crystal waters and dense foliage. Autumn comes alive with the bright forest colors. The white ofsnow in the win- -. ter contrasts with the green pines. What is the driving time? The total mileage for the two canyons is about 85 miles and requires at least four hours drive time. For more information: Call Castle Country Tourism There are many beautiful streams that flow freely that one can see while exploring the Eccles Canyon National Scenic Byway. at Price City: The center of Eastern Utah day tripping contains many of it's own attractions Price City A day trip for locals is definitely spending time enjoying the city of Price. I would suggest spending a majority of the day at the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric museum. In addition to the museum one could spend a nice relaxing lunch at one of the cities fine parks or restaurants. Then a walk through downtown, the Peace Gardens and spend a fun afternoon at the Wave Pool. What can I sec and do? Full-sizskeletons of dinosaurs and a magnificent Colombian mammoth greet people entering into the curated facility. In addition, visitors will learn about the discovery of the Utah raptor featured in the popular movie. Jurasic Park. The museum in Price also houses excellent artifacts from the Fremont Indian culture akmg with dioramas and displays de- ed '' MACHINE QUILTING . Professional Machine Quilting & Binding 545 E. 100 North, Price pitting village life and settlement patterns of the Native Americans in the Castle Valley region. Through Sept. 30. the prehistoric museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. From Oct. 1 until March 3 1 , the facility's hours change to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Tours may be scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tours may be slated Fridays by appointment only. The facility Is closed on Sunday and major holidays. How do I get there? Located in downtown Price, the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum enables visitors to journey back in time to the era of the dinosaurs. What is the driving time? Price is a small town so driving from the museum to the wave pool and around to the various parks should only take a few minutes. For more information: For information, contact the CEU Prehistoric Museum toll-frat or call the facility 650-262- . C 0 WfPael WmNqlonPwIt ee 3 PRICE UTAH Did You Know? 240 East 500 North Price,' Utah (435) Almost 69 percent of all old newspapers in :: the United States were! recovered and recycled in 1999, representing!; more than nine million; tons of old newspapers: out of a total supply of : nearly 13 million tons.;! , 637-79- 46 WINTER HOURS Exciting Waves koo-tmp- m Beat the Heat Saturday 120-7:4- 5 Lap ... Monday - Friday 110-1- 0 Monday - Friday ... Monday- - Friday ... 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