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Show Volume 3, No. 7 July 1997 PhAST eU eR, +E OS Go Run a River Page 8 From the Yampa to the Green, John Harrington takes you on a river ride through the West and gives a glimpse of some of Utah’s best river trips. Along the way, Harrington lays down some homespun philosophy on rivers and why we must run them. The Lore of the Green River Page 11 In a review of Roy Webb's book, Jf We Hada Boat, Leslie Miller takes a look at the dynamic Green and the fascinating history of its explorations. Webb shares the mystery and lore of the Green from Flaming Gorge to its confluence with the Colorado. This is a book for all Westerners. Tourism: A Devil’s Bargain Page 12 Tourism may be a good bet for short-term profits, but it’s a bet on a shaky future, says history Professor Hal Rothman, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Tourism provides a quick tax base when other, industries sag, but it’s a dead end for employees, he asserts. Deluxe ee Se EDITORIAL a Lae SPECIES Did you know that there are more species of penstemons in Utah than anywhere else? Pam Poulson tells all about these colorful flowers. Page 2 Page 7 In his monthly column, Jim Stiles tells how What you need is a good swimming he gets “High Without Gurus.” Moab’s paper workout. Abi Wright tells how to lion also gives some historical perspective. get your flippers in gear. Page RAPPIN’ In the debut of his new comic strip, Jim Stiles introduces us to Ed Friendly, just one of the characters from Schizophrenic Country. Page 5 and Drinks cee ore the Yartou HAotel ; Park ce STATE ; City - £04 10:30 p.m. Daily LIQUOR LICENSEE ay a 13 Our resident UFO expert unravels the secrets of time travel and why any alien in his right mind would come to earth. Page 14 Utah political leaders are crying wolf over the From oil wells in the Kaiparowits Plateau to dead sea birds on the Oregon coast, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Page 6 Food RAPPAPORT Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, says Scott Groene, the issues director for The ; OF THE MONTH When it comes to building and development in Park City, who you know may be more important than the town’s Land Management Code. Page 4 Comfort AT THE JUNCTIO our environmental news capsules keep you informed. Page 15 LETTERS and conservation issues, write us. Send your letters to Sounding Board, at The Mountain Times, 60 W. 400 South, Salt Lake City, Ut. 84101, (801) 5757003 or FAX (801) 575-6106. Letters should be type-written and double-spaced and should not exceed 500 words (1-1/2 pages). Letters must be signed. Cover photo courtesy John Harrington John Saltas: Publisher Christopher 5 . Editor 575-7003 Doe ee € 3IODVd ° SAIWIL NIVLNNOW If h insich If you haye comments, concerns 7s tS into articles appearing in the Mountain Times, or would like to address other timely oucdoor |