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Show features@statesman.usu.edu ,797-1769 C R I M S O N T R A I L H I K E is three miles one way and looks down 600 feet onto the Guinavah campground. This hike is shaped like an upside-down U. TYLER LARSON photo By BRITTNY GOODSELL JONES assistant features editor s some locals might say, "It's gonna be colder than a well-digger's belt buckle soon." And "soon" is a rela•'•?.•. tiveterm. 1 -r^v ^ A V I E W OF T H E W I N D CAVES located in Logan Canyon. TYLER LARSON photo BEFORE REACHING THE CLIFFS on the Crimson River Trail, a view of Logan Canyon can be seen through the trees.This hike is known for its steepness so bringing shoes with tread will help hikers be more comfortable and be safe. TYLER LARSON photo 1 Smithfield all the way to Providence." Since Naomi Peak's high elevation does not end until reaching 9,979 feet, McCaughey said she actually walked through snowfields during her hike at the end of June. She said this serves as a reminder to always be prepared when hiking. Examples of being adequately prepared, she said, are to wear the right kinds of shoes and bring at least two quarts of water per person. "I recommend boots for (Naomi Peak) hike," she said. "But I have passed hikers before without anything except their dog. Sometimes they don't even have water." McCaughey said there is probably only one more month left to hike Naomi Peak before wet and slippery conditions become more apparent. And since those conditions can endanger hikers, McCaughey said to use common sense when deciding the time of year to A Cache Valley winter morning can have students walking to school in 8 degrees below zero. And for those students who are new to Logan and have yet to experience the cold, the best way to survive winters up here is to soak in the good weather right now. So, how do USU students soak in the sunshine? Paul Bowman said to hike. "Hiking into the woods, it's kind of a centering activity for me," said Bowman, Outdoor Recreation Center supervisor. "It CRIMSON TRAIL helps to clear my mind and gives me an overThe distance of the Crimson Trail hike, all feeling of well-being." according to the pamphlet, is three miles one According to the Hiking Trail Guide pamway. Before 1926, this hike was called "Senior phlet, there are about 16 hikes located in the Walk" due to Brigham Wasatch-Cache National Young College's graduatForest, and each hike offers ing class walking this unique features. The Old hike. After the school shut Juniper hike, for example, offers a terrain for moun"If you're studying down, the school colors of crimson and gold were tain bikers. Another hike, indoors, with your used to create a new name called Temple Fork Sawmill head in a book, for the hike. Crimson Trail 9 Trail, shows remnants of an it s imperative follows the China Wall old saw mill road first used for proper brain located on the south side in 1877 that provided lumfunction to take a of the canyon and looks ber for buildings in Logan. down 600 feet on the break..." Another unique feature, Guinavah Campground. according to the pamphlet, The hike is shaped like an is more than one trail in Paul Bowman, ORC upside-down U and can Logan Canyon leads to Old supervisor be accessed on either side. Ephraim's grave, a giant The trail is also steep, so grizzly bear from Cache McCaughey said she recValley area. ommends wearing shoes with tread. Connie McCaughey, natural resource man"I've been on worse than Crimson Trail," ager at Logan Ranger District Office, said the she said. "But there are steep portions, and hike she considers one of the most breathtaking is the hike to Naomi Peak, which is a little there's a straight dropoff. So if you have a fear of heights, make sure you think about that." more than three miles each way. McCaughey even said she once heard of a "Oh my gosh," she said. "You can see from Speak U p woman sliding down part of the trail on her butt due to her fear of heights. WIND CAVES The Wind Caves Trail begins at an elevation of 5,100 feet and is two miles one way. The destination is a natural cave and triple arch created by wind erosion through the years. "During the summer, we easily have 50 people per day hike this," McCaughey said. ; Since this trail is used so much, McCaughey said a lot of time is spent working on the trail. Shoes with tread are best for this hike, she said. And since this side of the canyon is warm, rattlesnakes are often seen on or around the trail. The pamphlet states to remind hikers to leave wildlife alone and to not cut through any of the trail's switchbacks. The pamphlet also offers more instruction on being prepared such as bringing a water filter for longer hikes and making sure to tell a friend before leaving about how long the hike should typically take. OLD JUNIPER (COMMONLY CALLED JARDINE JTUNIPER TRAIL) Bowman said one of his personal favorite hikes is Jardine Juniper Trail because of the "easy access and nice view." The end of the hike offers a view of the Jardine Juniper tree next to a sign that states the tree's age at 3,200 years old. McCaughey, however, said some sources differ in how old the tree actually is. "No one really knows if (3,200 years) is fully accurate," McCaughey said. "They are giving their best guess." McCaughey also said hiking the Jardine Juniper Trail may be easier in the morning. "There are some exposed slopes that have no shade on them so.if it's late in the day, it can get uncomfortable." As a good hiking rule, McCaughey said she recommends planning about an hour per mile for any hike. Since each hike differs in terrain and because hikers normally stop for food or rest, she said not being rushed is [ISee HIKES, page 7 Cache Valley Gardeners' Market helps foster feeling of community ByMANETTENEWBOLD features editor Music floats among the shoppers at Pioneer Park as a child runs through the grass, poking his brother with a balloon sword. Warm bread is displayed on the tables, floral arrangements sit in the shade and a Japanese family is making freshsqueezed lemonade. At one end of the park, farmer Bryan Palmer from Wellsville arranges fresh flower bouquets, sold at $7 each. At the other end, Kristen and DeAnn Schmidt sell pineapple and peach salsa as people line up to try the unique flavors. "Every week the Gardener's Market gets bigger and bigger with more people and more varieties," said Heather Wolfgram of Logan, who comes to the market almost every week. "Everyone has a smile, and the community can GARDENERS* MARKET OFFERS the com- come to support the munity a chance to show- new shops." case creative talent. TYLER Each week, LARSON photo vendors and customers in the community gather at the park for a little sunshine and commerce. The Cache Valley Gardener's Market is an open air market where fresh produce, handmade crafts and freshly made meals by local gardeners and artists can be purchased by the community. Every Saturday from May to October, tents and tables are set up before 9 a.m. for those in the community who want to share their talents and make money at the same time. "We come every Saturday," said shopper Melinda Ryan. "It's a nice gathering, and there's always something for somebody." Ryan's friend, Janette Rasmussen, said the two of them go together and know the vendors and exactly what they want to buy. "It's just fun. There's a lot of interesting people and you can just walk around and not feel rushed," she said. "I've got to hand it to the people that come and set up every week. You begin to rely on them. If they go on vacation I get upset. I forget they have lives." As families and friends stroll through the park, they will see and smell homemade bread and pastries, all-natural beef jerky, honey, salsa and coffee. Women sell handcrafted cards, paper bag scrapbooks as well as skirts and dresses. One booth sells photography, another booth sells jewelry, and a few sell bath products, soap and lotion. Lemonade made with fresh lemons, oranges and limes is what Kanako Arnold and her family specialize in at the market. A line of children and parents wait at the Arnold's stand as their drinks are squeezed and shaken. Arnold said this is the second year they have been involved; last year her family also sold pastries. She is able to order in the fruit from Royal Express, where she works most other days. She said her favorite part about the outdoor Saturday market is meeting and mingling with the community. For Afua Daines from Millville, being a part of the Gardener's Market means spending every Saturday morning with new people, who she describes as friendly and warm. "For a moment I feel like I'm not in Cache Valley," said Daines, who is originally from England. "There are so many different people and they talk to me all day." Nancy Eastmond, who teaches English Second Language at the English Language Center, said she often tells her foreign students to come out to the market so they can get fresh produce at a place that may be more similar to the markets from their countries than the grocery stores located in town. Daines sells wooden plaques her husband makes himself. The plaques have symbols and words from Ghana carved in them that reflect human values such as integrity, family, determination and harmony. Handmade crafts like Daines' are popular among several shoppers who don't necessarily come to the market for fresh produce. Heidi Lemon said several customers buy her handcrafted jewelry, which started out as a hobby while her husband was in school. Soon enough, she had made too many beaded necklaces, earrings and bracelets, and the market now allows her to sell the extras. She also makes cards and scrapbooks. "I love meeting people, and it's fun knowing someone likes what you do," Lemon said. Plenty of people like Palmer's craft too, some coming to the market early so they can buy his bouquets with their favorite flowers. They can A GARDENERS' MARKET VENDOR prepares his selling area as the morning gets underway. Floewrs, food, homemade crafts and soaps are just some of the items sold. TYLER LARSON photo pick from buckets of sunflowers and zinnias and plants of all colors or let Palmer design them him* LI See MARKET, page 6 |