| Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE SCENIC SECTION PART TWO SUNDAY MORNING JUNE 14 1939 Page Three North Central Utah Wonders Await Visitors Summer Fishing Season in State Famous Cave More Popular Expected to Attract Sportsmen find plenty and hunting provide The nlmrod With Tourists lentFishing sport throughout northern and his in Utah to excel- The famous TImpanogos Cave National monument a few mile east of American Fork 30 miles south of Salt - Lake City is one of the most intriguing scenic attractions of the west annually becoming more popular with tourists An alpine drive beginning at American Fork extending up American Fork chnyon and swinging down Provo canyon to Provo enable the motorist to pass the great Mount TImpanogos A brief stop in American Fork canyon gives the visitor time to hike to the marvelous cave on the slope of the mountain Mount TImpanogos rise to a height f 13300 feet and is capped by the only glacier in the Wasatch range The cave is about 600 feet long and contains stalactites and stalagmites almost snow white In color with an occasional iron stain of brown or green The structures form delicate branches some almost needle-lik- e There are many other beautiful effects including the Great Heart of the TImpanogos the Jewel Bax and emChocolate Falls all of which are phasized by electric lights But aside from the mountain and cave the drive around the loop presents numerous other delights The green of American Fork canyon and the splashing stream give way farther up to a lovely aspen grove Then the road swings down Into Provo canyon where one will see the filmy Bridal Veil falls and gushing Provo river C C G Enrollees' W wk Help for Travelers Civilian conservation corps workers west throughout the lntermountaln have done much to aid the traveler and vacationist The youths of the corps have spent long months building splendid roads over which the visitors may travel to glorious scenic areas Xh workers Also htvo accomplished much in the building of bridges and in erosion control work Many Varieties of Wild Flowers Greet Travelers On the hillsides and in the canyons throughout the intermountain west especially in the spring of the yearof are seen thousands on thousands beautiful wild flowers The wild flower growth adds a true note of colorful beauty to the west Lovely gardens In the cities bring that touch of wild beauty into community life Race Drivers Add Speedway Fame to central Utah as well as in practically all other parts of the state Utah climatic conditions bid fair to make the summer fishing season one truly exceptional High waters resulting from the heavy snows of the past winter are receding rapidly and the streaml with their flashing trout should be in the best of condition throughout the season The state offers almost everything when it comes to fishing The glistening salt flats of central Utah rapidly are gaining fame as an automobile speed racing ground One passes the flats on the way to Nevada and California It was on the Bonneville salt flats that Sir Malcolm Campbell last year rode his powerful Bluebird to a new speed record for the measured mile and on the same flats other noted drivers Including Ab Jenkins of Utah and Captain George Eyston British speedster have won fame The spring of this year found Captain Eyston on the flats making speed history and indications are that the summer months will bring others seeking fame in driving of Sardine Canyon Vista Provides Unsurpassed Beauty Out of Logan in northern Utah extend two amazing canyons— Logan and Sardine Of unexcelled beauty is Logan canyon with its newly Improved Crimson trail Here also is found the famed Jardine juniper a tree estimated to years old Entering Logan from Logan canyon the traveler passes the fine L D 3 be 3500 church temple The city also is the home of the Utah State Agricultural college whose campus Is well worth visiting At the other end of the canyon is the great Bear lake To reach the canlake one drives over the yon highway past many beautiful summer homes Cache valley is entered from the south through Sardine canyon famed for its beauty The road through the pass is oiled and winds through from Mantua to the summit for four miles and then drops eight miles into Cache valley Deer frequently are seen from the canyon road and from the canyon summit the motorist can look down ISO feet upon Dry lake filled in the spring but dry later when it is used for farming le Lakes in Uintah Area Provide Attraction to Devotees of Outdoors Eighty miles east of Salt Lake City In the beautiful Uintah range lies the Granddaddy lakes region with its 80 lakes gem-lik- e One of the most popular of the lakes is Mirror lake nestling at the foot of Bald mountain Through the efforts of the state fish and game department U S bureau of fisheries and the forest service the Granddaddy lakes region is growing annually in popularity as a fisherman’s paradise There are camp accommodations there Thrills of Wilderness Provided by Pristine Mount Nebo Section A central Utah attraction is the bigh Mt Nebo 11 miles east and north of Nephl on U S highway 91 The peak towers 1187 feet In the main canyon behind the mountain is situated Camp Dedandson and the Nebo recreation area which includes many summer cabins and has facilities for cooking and serving lunches Salt creek flowing from the foot of Nebo is alive with flashing trout Many deer and large herds of elk are seen in the region bordering roads of the vicinity Cougar hunting provides real thrills in the area Mining Camps Hold Interest ds Logan Utah Salt Course west will guns busy game keep Deer elk quail ducks geese shore-birpheasants and small game abound in every part of the state Likewise bear antelope and beaver are numerous They are fully protected however except tfhen temporary war is declared on old bruin There also are a few grey wolves and a considerable number of mountain lions for those who delight in stalking predatory animals Central Utah Canyon Fascinates Tourists to Ogden River Wonderland Three mining camps of central Utah annualy prove of vast interest to visitors Most famous perhaps Is the Bingham Canyon mining district 27 miles southwest of Salt Lake City One of the most unusual industrial operations is carried on in the ragged canyon -Bingham is a typical mining camp of the west and is the site of the famous Utah Copper mine largest open cut copper property in the world Numerous persons visit the Park City inlng area 30 miles east of Salt Lake City an U S highway 40 which has produced many millions of dollar in silver and other valuable metals This camp also retains much of the flavor of the old-timining camps Attempts to mine in the area date back to the Walker and Webster claim in 1869 but real activity did not begin until the discovery of the Ontario by Rector Steen a soldier prospector in 18731 One of the moot fascinating gorges of the west is Ogden canyon mountain cleft just east of Ogden in northern Utah The majesty of nature is fully exemplified in this chasm through which courses a dashing river At the mouth of the canyon rock walls rise precipitousSo steep ly hundreds of feet are the sides in places and so close is one wall of the canyon to the other that tourists entering the cleft for the first time are fascinated' A short distance up the canyon are to be found a number of summer homes and a mountain hotel and resort At the canyon’s head is beautiful Ogden valley A Huge dam also is at the head of the gorge Intertnountain West Areas Offer Unlimited Playground Wmders Hidden among the lofty walls of Little Cottonwood canyon southeast of Salt Lake City a short distance is the Alta mining area source of many fortunes in precious metals long-famo- Vacationist in West Needs to Pay Heed to Pro visions for Clothes Plans for a vacation in the scenic intermountain west should take into consideration the matter of suitable wardrobe g If the plans call for in the larger centers this item presents no serious problem for the city dress of the west is the same of course as elsewhere But one must consider hardier clothing if the plans contemplate riding hiking camping mountain climbing and the like ome visitors like to affect the picturesque garb of the cowboy still worn in many of the western rural sections The outfit includes the broad brimmed n hat or more conservative ranger style “sky piece’’ A large neckerchief is suited to wipe moisture laden or dust caked hands and face after outdoor excursions Copper riveted blue denim pants are excellent for riding Some like also to wear chaps flaplike leg protectors to guard against scratching brush sight-seein- ten-gallo- Of the vast system of national parks in the United States no part probably offers such a variety of attractions as the intermountain west areas In addition to preserving the parks in their natural state for the enjoyment of the public as a whole the government has added facilities and accommodations to make a visit to any one of the western parks thoroughly enjoyable There are hotels cabins and camp sites galore in the parks which also have fine drives and trails Local State and Federal Departments Plant Fish Local fish and game associations cooperate with state and federal officials in keeping the lakes and streams of the intermountain west well filled with fish In the early days of the west native fish were heavily drawn on to supThe inply the pioneers with food creasing number of fishermen since has made it necessary that man take a hand in preventing depletion of fish and man has been more than willing Millions of the speckled tribe are planted annually in the network of streams and lakes of the west Utah’s Bird Sanctuaries Preserve Life of Wild Bird sanctuaries in Utah are bringing desirable results in the preservation Of bird life There are reported to be more birds in the state now than for any time in 30 years The Bear River marshes in northern Utah are the nesting grounds for thousands of migratory birds ‘Chinatown’ Near Morgan Offers Geological Wonder The Intriguing Morgan Chinatown of Morgan in northern Utah also is known as Hidden Towers and is colorfully different from anything else geologic Automobiles can drive to within two and a half miles of the main beauty spot near the city Renewed Activities In Mining Industry Bring City Revival Two score years agoithe town of Mercur in west central Utah was a thriving mining camp Today again it is just rising from the ashes of its former fame Mercur was abandoned when rich gold and mercury deposit apparently “played out” but in the last few years activity has been renewed to some extent by persons who feel that the camp still holds a real promts of riches Many of the former residents of the camp keep the memory of alive by meeting in its hey-da- y reunions periodically |
