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Show Improvement Made On Dixie National Forest Recreation Areas During 1967, 455,000 recreation visitor dsys were recorded on the Dixie National Forest, according to Forest Supervisor Jack B. Shumate. This is a slight decrease in use from 1966 due, primarily, to the late cold spring weather and hen-vy rains during August. Visitors enjoyed the developed campgrounds, as well as the trails and undeveloped ' areas. Sight-seeing contributed the highest use of any of the outdoor activities. Maintenance and construe tion of campgrounds and related facilities to accommodate these visitors is a big job During 1967 the roads, parking spurs, and table pads in Pine Valley recreation area were paved to prevent dust and make the area usable for a longer period of time. A trailer sanitation station was constructed as an added convenience for the camper with self-contained trailer houses or vans. White Bridge Campground near Panguitch Lake was com pleted with new tables, grills, and flush toilets Installed Witli increased demand on outdoor recreation areas new and expanded facilities will he needed If funds are available dor ing 1968, work will begin on a new 42 unit campground at Navajo Lake, and an observation deck will be constructed at Strawberry Point |