Show caravan caravati ii to follow mormon trell trek e SALT LAKE CITY retracing the route of brigham young and the first band of mormon pioneers just years ago a caravan of 43 canvas topped motor cars will carry men 3 women and 2 children hall half way across the united states the journey extending from illinois to utah will be one of the 69 major events which utah residents have planned as attractions tor for the beehive states state centennial celebration starting at nauvoo ill july 14 the automobiles will journey 1500 miles to salt lake city following as closely as possible the route traversed by the original mormon settlers each night the 1947 covered wagons will draw up in a circle at the site of one of the camping spots where in 1847 the original sought shelter plans call for the caravan to reach salt lake city july 22 prime objectives tor for the trek as ai well as tor for the entire year yean of centennial activities are to bring enjoyment to those participating and to focus attention on early history of the state |