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Show ' if . v i' 4,w' ". 11 dW t . vv 6B Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday August 29, 2002 Mine Mile Canyon: The worlds longest art gallery The canyon houses myriad rock art panels along the main road and in side canyons. Petrogfyphs, which are carvings on rack faces and pictographs, which are paintings on rock faces, depict animals, hunting Nine Mile Canyon Nine Mile Canyon is known as a major representative area of the prehistoric Fremont Culture and is a must when planning a day trip in Carbon County What can I see and do? Dry climate and isolation have allowed Nine Mile Canyon to remain virtually untouched for hundreds of years. Nine Mile is an outdoor museum with remarkable examples of Native American rock art and remnants of dwellings. The area contains the greatest concentration-of scenes and iconic figures. Careful observers may spot cliff granaries on high canyon ledges. In the 1800s the canyon was used by both fur trappers and the army. Iron telegraph poles,' stages stations and settler cabins are common sights. Vegetation and terrain along this backroad area vary from high desert species to aspen groves. The buff colored cliffs of the canyons are highlighted by balanced rocks and window arches. Deer and elk are frequently seen. How do I get there? --A back country byway kiosk greos visitors at the southern the canyon horn U.S. Highway 6 and there are several signs to keep travelers on track. After the paved 12 miles from U.S. 6, the byway is a narrow dirt road, with several blind comers. From Price, travel east through Wellington for 75 miles to the Nine Mile Canyon turnoff Him left or north. Visitors need to be careful of the large amount of private property that exists in the canyon. rock art in the United States. The rugged, remote canyon begins 20 miles north of Wellington and stretches 40 miles along the northern side of the Book Cliffs. The Nine Mile rest area offers toilets, picnic tables, dispersed camping and group facilities. : v 3 :S There is more history in Nine Mile Canyon than just rock dents of the area have left some interesting marks too. ait More recent resi- it's time to get your furnace serviced and ready to go Call 1 Price Sheet Metal i 435-637-25- 80 one of the new high efficiency heating systems now! Let us Install V 594 South Carbon Ave., Price 24 Hour Service 637-258- 0 637-870- 9 WHAV A $ 0t EAD.5 Coma In to Baskin Robbins and get your free gome 14 or while they last Sept. cL aids 3-0- SWMlstakes! -- n The rock art in Nine Mile Canyon are some of the best in the world. Rock art exists in almost every country, but the examples in Carbon County are outstanding is a good agent! Immnm An independent Milbank agent is dedicated to servicing the customer. get personalized attention to allyour insurance needs. You Price Insurance Agency Roy Nikas, Agent Lets try Monte Carlo Bowling Fridays at 8:00 p.m. I heard bowling with colored pins is awesome. Gateway Lanes 54 W. Main. Price 637-33- 51 , 94 South Main, Helper, Utah 472-501HMNldto JRNf owi tfgpnntf OH 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Stop In today and try ur delicious special - steak Sandwich, fries & drink Just $399 Fine Dining Or try one of our Webavethe best shakes other specials In tonal STOPINTODAYI ' .tda occasion; ; wake it 1 eUen woxfc special wit! frlourejis Bouquets, Pbtted Plaxfs, Silk fftouns E Mote . SEierald's Burger Bar 434 East Main, Price 1 637-14- , 47 I Monday-Saturda- & Catering y Sunday 8-- 9 8-- 7 735 N, 400 E. Huntington, Utah (435) 637-33-77 3l&fl0Qt .687-520- 0 OOR |