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Show Supports Road Editor: I am in favor of an oiled highway from Boulder to the Bullfrog recreation area on the shore of Lake Powell. This is known as the Burr Trail road. This has been a dream many people share. An oiled highways would be an added attraction for all who come to share the beauty of our scenic country where the colorful canyons are displayed in all of their splendor. Torrential rains washed the colored top soil over the face of the walls in Long Canyon which left painting of tapestry to adorn them. The huge needle set against the canyon wall is another attraction as the road winds its way through the canyon. Driving east at the head of Long Canyon one can see the Velvet Hills. These marron mounds of clay over lain with white and tan streaks glisten in the sunlight. In the background are the Henry Mountains. Moun-tains. On some of the ledges are hieroglyphic, the picture writing of ancient Indians. Some of the pictures pic-tures are very plain. The colorful sandstone walls of the Circle Cliffs can be seen. There is the petrified forest and near the road large and small pieces are found. The Burr Trail was named for John Burr a stockman who many years ago found his way up the steep rocky wall among the rocks and trees to the top of the mesa by riding close to the north wall next to the tilted sandstone formation. With an oiled highway more people could enjoy the drive through the canyon lands south east of Boulder. In years to come it would help when and if a park ranger is required to patrol this area. There is plenty of room for an oiled highway, for stockmen and their cattle, for survivors, hikers and tourists. Respect our Canyonlands. LeNora LeFevre Boulder |