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Show MOUNTAIN TIMES MOUNTAIN Volume 2, No. 9 September 1996 Experts Shoot It Out at Grand Gulch Page 8 - A crease cutting through Southern Utah, known as Grand Gulch, is a museum of Anasazi artifacts and ruins. But more and more, visitors are destroying the relics — both by accident and by design. Mark Gerard reviews the treasures and rich history in our cover story. Bicycling Across America Page 6 As you read this, Salt Lakers Peggy and Brian Goetz are pedaling across this great continent of ours, just as Peggy’s mother did 40 years ago. The pair is following the route taken by Peggy’s mother in 1956 and hopes to complete the journey in just 54 days. Just Say ‘No’ to Ski Utah License Plates Page 11 Kurt Fisher decided he didn’t want to carry billboards touting Utah’s ski industry on his front and rear bumper. So, he went head to head with the Utah State Tax Commission - and won! You can, too. Raptors Take to the Wing This is the time of year when many long journeys through Utah’s International keeps tabs on the in Big Migration Page 12 hawks and other birds of prey make migratory flyways. HawkWatch birds and invites you to join in. ROSSA N DERSON Cette D oS: PALES EDITORIAL PU le) Paid for and Recreational use of public lands now is more economically significant than grazing, mining and timber harvesting combined. But where is the money to manage the hordes? Page 2 authorized by; Anderson for Congress Looks like they may rename Pioneer Park so that CONGRESS a planned restaurant can get 1797 So. 5: “96 Campaign Committee, 2797 email randerson@utah-inter.net Main St, Suite A, S.L.C., UT 84115 Phone: 466-1996 a liquor license. Say what? Only Rappaport can get to the bottom of this. Or can he? Page 14 eT) ountain nt) ee PX The trilogy is now complete. Our new dad, Randy Hanskat, pens his final installment of ‘How to Have a Baby’ or ‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation.’ Apparently, no one told him about diapers. Page 4 Pd i Hummingbirds are one of Mother Nature’s most magical creations. Pam Poulson provides some insight into these most unusual critters. Did you know each hummingbird has a distinct territory? Page 5 LETTERS If you have comments, concerns or insights into articles appearing in The Mountain Times, or would like to address other timely outdoor and conservation issues, write us. Send your letters to Sounding Board, at The Mountain Times, P.O. Box 1433, Park City, Utah, 84060. Letters should be type-written and double-spaced and should not exceed 500 words (1-1/2 pages). From Utah’s impending transportation nightmare to starving wild horses in Southern Utah and Nevada, our environmental news capsules keep you informed. Page 15 Natural Products for Skin & Hair 531 Cover photo by Laurel Casjens CREDITS Brough, Howie Garber, Mark Gerard, Randy Hanskat, John Helton, Hoffman, Steve Lewis, Pamela Mills Poulson, Abi Wright, Jack Wright. Dick Kris * PARK CITY, Soaps AM HONEY ®* 801-655-9342 DEAD SEA MUD « PAPAYA SCRUB CITRUS SALT GLOW HERBAL SALVES FACIAL MOISTURIZERS TONERS SHAMPOOS AND CONDITIONERS oisturizing SF MANGO Carter, fe UTAH Special -Sreatments LAVENDER * CHOCOLATE FUDGE MOSS * SWEETGRASS ROSEMARY CASTILE * MILK AND HONEY ¢ PEACH * PEPPERMINT HONEY OATMEAL * COMFREY ALOE LEMON LAYERS ¢ VANILLA ALMOND of Published by: Print Works, Park City, Utah Christopher Smart: Editor Leslie Miller: Layout and Design Rick ST. vaeaeal courtesy of Utah Museum Natural History Contributors: MAIN ah, Gels *« HONEY LAVENDER * HONEY WILDFLOWER AND HONEY ALMOND Edwards, Stephen W. Margaret Pettis, Virginia Rainey, The Mountain Times is published monthly. Thirty thousand copies are distributed throughout our mountain region, including Salt Lake, Park City, Heber, Orem-Provo and Moab. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily m9 those of the publisher. j Body FACIAL AW assage « FOOT * WHOLE BODY MASSAGES WITH SPECIALTY INSTORE OR OUTCALL TREATMENTS °* 801-655-9342 AND THERE’S MUCH MUCH MORE OILS é 10% OFF Ee 6 aS a ¥ With This Ad |