Show SMOKEY SAYS By Ranger K KARL RL H. H HAASER Recreation visits on the Manti ManU Ranger District decreased decreased decreased de de- de- de creased 15 per cent in 1965 The decrease is attributed to the cool wet summer this year Recreation areas in the higher elevations showed the largest decline of use The These use se in Twelve Mile Flat campground campground campground camp camp- ground was only 10 per cent of last years year's use Areas at lower elevations showed a drop of 20 per cent in use over last years year's visits Hunting visits were down 10 per cent with fishing use hold- hold s trl b h ou t t th a sa mf m a as 1 1 last ng a w year V-is V Visits ts for general enjoyment enjoyment enjoyment enjoy enjoy- ment land end sightseeing were down 40 per cent with group camping down 80 per cent from last year A total of visits were made to the Manti ManU Ranger District A breakdown by purpose purpose pur pur- pose of visits follows Camping Camping Camping Camp Camp- ing picnicking hunting fishing all other Recreation visits by out-of- out remained about the same Their use represents 1 13 per cent of the total visits to the District Studies have shown that ea each 1 state out visitor spends about while in Utah A good portion of this money was spent in the towns surroundIng surrounding surrounding sur sur- rounding the District Development Development Development Develop Develop- ment of recreation opportunities ties in balance with the timber timber tim Urn ber her range water and wildlife resources provide a broad economic economic economic eco eco- base in support of our rural communities communities- i i i i i |