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Show Cedar City; Gateway to Wonderlands of Southern Utah Jr ' 0 rtf''-''.i ' ,u; ! U'J The Habitate of the Godsd, Courtesy Zion Studio Cedar Breaks. Zion Canyon Narrows, One of a 1000 Beauty Spots. Courtesy Zion Studio for Kanab with the railroad at Cedar supplemented by floating gangs that The same trail leading to Angels route, the sum- are equipped to make such repairs City and an Landing turns to the north and exmit elevation on the proposed road as require several men and special tends a mile or two farther to the West rim, from which one can look being 6500 feet, which is some 3500 equipment. The work of the patrolfeet lower than that over the Cedar-Lon- g men is to keep the road surface up down on Angels Landing as a comValley road. The importance to standard, ditches and culverts open: paratively small peak. From this of this connection link has long been shoulders graded, weeds cut etc. altitude the canyon assumes the wierd By H. V. RICHARDS, foreign atmosphere of a strange land Statistician, State Road Commission. recognized but its great cost, on ac- Work performed by the gangs conof giants living in solemn dragons count of the rugged country travers- sists in the removal of breakages and . MYRTLE DECKER JANSON blood towers and mosques and worFormer Head of the English Department, Branch Agricultural College The scenic beauty and geologic in- ed has delayed its construction pend- slides, hauling and placing renewals d and terest of the National Parks of South- ing the improvement of the existing to gravel surfaces. The shipping in their upkeep of We gaze and turn away, and know On the homeward journey from pink tinted temples. The high pin- ern Utah are so remarkable that they roads in this region and their inter- structures requires that repairs be not where, the Breaks, only two or three miles nacles, the deep gorges are continue to command a large amount state connections. The most expens- made to guard railing and timber and with the general effort of of Dazzled and drunk with beauty, till west of Midway where the mountain space in the metropolitan news- ive portion of this roadway will be bridges, that steel bridges be repaintpanorama with its the eight miles lying within the park ed, bolts tightened, channels cleared, the heart dugway decends the Markagnut pla- the glorious color and light effects, the papers throughout the United toStates, Reels with its fullness; there for teau is unfolded the most magnificent It will surmount the east etc. tour-i- s boundaries. devoted in and the magazines but is not only enchanting, ever there rim of Zion Canyon with a maximum scenic resources panaroma of the entire tour of Cedar spectacle and the travel Upon the completion of Federal Aid Chained to the chariot of triumphal mountains. It is the inimitable birds sublime. of the nation. Since good roads are grade of 5 per cent. The road will project No. 11, Lund to Cedar City, not and footed who Those sure are eye view of the entire Dixie country, Art, responsible for the success be recessed over a portion of its Iron county provided for its,, continWe stand as captives, and would not extending to he hazy purple peaks be- inclined to dizziness on perilous primarily attained thus far, so will the future length within the sheer precipices of; uous repair and upkeep by a system hike the up Lady heights, may enjoy yond the Colorado river. depart. this region depend the canyon wall, displaying from its of patrols, this being before the days of development but LORD BYRON. A precipitous drop of about 2,000 mountain more than any other, an of the e adequate road building pro- winding galleries, views of unexampltax, and furnished tramp to the upon feet down the heavily wooded moun- I prefer the ed magnificence. This eight miles of the stategasoline en- gram. with its first example of a wide horse trail The East rim. Cedar Breaks and Zion National tain side would bring an adventurous ables is will it cost, road maintained by the patrol sysus to climb and drink in the inThat everyone connected with road- spectacular highway Park are the outstanding scenic re- hiker to a wide sweep of terraced time. building activities recognizes the im- estimated, in excess of $1,000,000. It tem. It proved so effective that its sources of this section of the country. plateau covered with aspens, pines, comparable beauty at the same chasm 3,000 feet below with portance of this statement is evi- will be financed by the National adoption throughout the state was The They furnish places of recreation and and firs. Beyond is the Kolob plateau its great river bordered in denced by the road projects recently Parks Service and constructed by the general. In 1924 the State Road Comserpentine tiny inspiration holy places where we from the green forests of which blaze as we wind completed or under way for the ac- Bureau of Public Roads. The remain- mission undertook a share of the costs our breath takes green, come nearer God not only for us, but forth the white and pink topped temof the highest commodation of the heavy tourist ing 17 miles, all in Kane county, will of maintenance of state roads with curves around the dizzy also for the tourists of the entire ples and towers of Zion, the grand the gorge. The traffic that will inevitably result as be built by the state, with the federal funds made available by the gasoline nation. These natural wonders togeth- West Temple or Steamboat Mountain accessible point along climb the fame of Utah attractions con- government participating in its fi- tax. In 1925, of the long step scenery every scene. the er with Bryce Canyon, the Grand dominating the fiftey per cent of such Beyond is marvelous from the narrow rock tinues to nancing. The estimated cost is $300, maintenance costs were borne by the grow. Canyon of the Colorado, Kaibab For-es- t, fiery tops of Little Zion are barely walled 000. The state is ready to proceed state and in 1926 the state relieved tiny gorge we pass through and the mountain views between discernible the white, pink and verwith the with its The state in of the trail to the portion of the construction the counties of all these points, constitute the grandest milion cliffs, the misty arch of Kaibab, near the bottom under and breath-takin- g is believed that the road will this head on the stateobligation and it dugways- at federal bureau of public roads scenic tour America affords. and the mazy dome of Navajo moun- winding, road system. a to has forest high improved service, be completed throughout its entire top of the world. Cedar Breaks, only twenty-thre- e tain the other side of the Colorado. theThe miles of road in the reIt now costs approximately $700,-00- 0 and opened to traffic within gorges open tHelr standard 190 includes length miles from Cedar City by an excellent People from the east particularly are National Zion which annually to maintain the state gion rock throats and two perpendicular dragon years. turnpike road leading through the ma- astounded at the immense range of Canroads and of Utah and these costs are Breaks Cedar aweBryce with Park, loom into counspace Washington and Iron jestic gorges of Coal Creek canyon, visibility in this arid, terraced, plateau temples cost to date of $2,000,-00- tiesWithin is comprised most of the mileage rising with the steady increase in is the highest of Utahs gorgeously region; it is one of the strong at- inspiring dignity. The main gorge yon at a total traffic. The use of the roads for and chiefly from allotments of yawns deeper than from the West rim for improvement under the travel colored amphitheatres. In fact, it is tractions of Western This is exclusive of designated federal funds. visible. The is a and during the winter months is panorama scenic Aid larger in the Federal law a series of seven great amphitheatres region. Though it is a glorious panorama,-- river itself the The increasingly popular and sparkles for twelve miles, the notable work performed by conto date by the birds-ey- e view of Zion canyon at eroded to a depth of 2,000 feet into projects completed miles by winding its delicate course like a blue national parks service in the with- state within these two counties with snow removal on many of our roads the Pink Cliff formation of Blowhard the distance of twenty-fiv- e of ruby, struction of highways and trails aid with mileage and costs is an important and expensive item mountain. The rim of this highly air, id only & stimulation to the high- ribbon joining dazzling gems blood- in the environs of Zion National Park, federal in the annual budget. In our thinly and topaz, garnet, amethyst, Cedar miles sixty-fofollows: from tinted abyss stands at an elevation of way are as City. are which of one another of costs Zions as and after stone, the Cedar-Lunmileage 33 miles populated state, 70 per cent of its No wonder the early settlers of ....Iron County: 10,300 feet. At a little distance to the assume these various colors not reported to this office. 9.5 area being still a part of the public Buckhorn north, the volcanic crest of Brian Head Utah gave the name of Zion to the temples Flat, $334,300; gravel, myriads of tints and blenddomain, merely to keep our extensive Extensive surveys have been com- miles gravel, $68,500; rises to a height of 11,200 feet, afford- majestic crags and the temples of the in theirLike a great emerald brooch, ings. Zion 12 miles on the proposed Parowan-Win- n mileage of fplendid roads to standpleted ing a vast panorama of most of south- Mukuntuweap. No one can step with- the $99,400; gravel, of trees Springdale decorate the Park-Mard and to pay the interest and sinkWhen ern Utah, Nevada, and Northern Ari- in the portals of Guardian Angel pass Carmel connection. Hollow, 9.6 miles gravel, throat of Little Zion. Words are will effect a savzona. ing fund charges on road bonds outroad without feeling the presence of his futile this 1.1 completed Cedar miles, City concrete, the magic of this will continue to be a heavy routes miles over This blazing chasm is reached Maker. Mukuntuweap, according to most in expressing 100 of existing $32,400,- plus citys portion, $10,000; standing most inspiring view ing in travelling from Cedar Breaks to Kanarra to Washington county line, tax on our resources. Future imthrough groves of aspens and forests one of the translations by Major I everimpressive, beheld. of stately pines and firs, without warn- Powell, means place of the gods so Zion Park and thence to Bryce Can- 4.5 miles gravel estimated to cost provements must depend, to a large extent upon financial assistance from People who ride into Zion and yon. As a scenic loop for tourist ing. The contrast between the green that even the Indians reverenced Little is under construction. the mountains and the gigantic fiery Zion canyon as sacred ground, and straight out again as many do, are travel during the summer months $38,000 government. Federal Aid Washington County: Andersons in gene.1 furnace apparently in the bowels of placed their sacrifices of fruit and likely to be disappointed, for the beau- from Cedar City over the Cedar-Lon- g exclusive of forest road conUtah, Ranch-As- h miles 7.3 Creek, gravel flesh at the foot of the sacred crags ty of Zion canyon is like the beauty Valley road to Bryce Canyon and rethe earth, is to many struction, will continue to the amount with four concrete bridges, $149,000; of of great art or great literature. It Men as well as women have sobbed of the darkly crimson temple of Cedar to $850,000 each year to the close of Park Zion City, via Creek to Iron county line with No Indians would spend the must be lived; it must be seen again turningwill be a reduction of approxi- Ash flame like babies at the the fiscal year 1929. There is no as130-fthere concrete clear arch bridge span and to for the mind again of color that flashed into their eyes night in the shadows of its darkening grasp its with across Ash surance that it will continue beyond Creek, $189,000; Ander- that full glory and harmony; it must have mately 130 miles aswillcompared from the myraids of fantastic shapes towers. also routes. period. It is of paramount imIt provide 2.8 present miles of the colossal pit at their feet. Gigantic soaring scraps with the time to sink deep into ones soul. The an economic commercial connection sons to the development of this portance 150-ft. concrete bridge, gravel with Cedar Breaks displays a wilder, biblical titles of Court of the Patri- person who sits and gazes long as state and its scenic resources that Rockville-Zio- n 6.4 miles a at of is famous Sac$50,000; Park, scale of gallery loftier beauty on a much vaster paintings, archs, Angels Landing, Altar federal aid in highway than Bryce canyon, though the two rifice, Great White Thorne, the Great going to be benefited far more by the from the cliffs above. From the brink gravel, $119,000; St. construction remain a on the stafact 235-ft. of Zion than one who rushes of the mountain comes a waterfall Bench, 8.9 miles gravel with amphitheatres resemble each other in Organ, East Temple, West Temple, to beauty from tute books until our total of 1684 Roekville-Dal-to- n one scene To to of veil relianother. in sanda hallowed spray madly the $172,000. with and tunnel, which a peace, spreads gether general outline, coloring, miles of road in the federal aid sysWash, 7.6 miles gravel estimated tem has been stone formation. Both are master- gious serenity, and superb natural see Zion properly one should have at splashing and refreshing the ferns, to the requirleast week a to his at the wander about is under construction. ed standard. improved spot. cost $110,000 disposal mosses, and flowers pieces of the marvelous sculptor and grandeur of the canyon, impress us There is no other secBoth are mon- more convincingly than any church at will and revel in the delights of The distant rosy buttes and cliffs seen In Garfield and Kane counties, for- tion of the country where more is to architect, erosion. strous abysmal basins with serrated ritual can, with the power and su- sumptuous beauty. through that mist lend to the scene est projects completed by the Bureau be gained by, highway improvement Still those who have only a half the air of enchantment. We ask our- of Public Roads, floors and millions of grotesque archi- blimity of God. the Forfinanced The enormous towers and temples day to spend in the canyon can be selves if we have accidently fallen into est Service with local orby state co- than in the Public Land states and, tectural designs. But Cedar Breaks is as a consequence, no other section in carved on larger proportions; it lacks of Zion canyon have been chiseled by well paid for theft trip. Almost any Alices Wonder Land. operation in part are: Circleville Can- which the per capita expenditure for another the lacy fretwork, the intricate maze the Mukuntuweap river (the north hike can be made in four or five is the Grotto, Then there yon, 4.5 miles graded, $64,000; Bryce is equalled. Within a very of architecture, the limitless labyrin- fork of the Virgin river) from the Ko- hours by rushing, but if less strenuous fairy-lik- e nook only a fifteen minutes Canyon, 5 miles gravel, $28,000; Red highways few if our present rate of years, lob g more than exhibits 3,000 but is ths and grottos of Bryce, desired, an automo walk south of camp. Here we should plateau through 7.6 miles gravel, $115,000: be continued, every mile progress cap more terraces, with precipitous allu- feet of jurassic standstone of the bile can be taken to within a mile or enjoy gazing indefinitely. The shim- Canyon, 13.5 of our principal Garfield county highways will be satvial fans at the base, more massive white and vermilion cliffs and into the so of the Narrows. From here a foot mering waterfall from- the top of miles part surfaced, $103,900; improved and accommodatisfactorily Gothic walls, and Egyptian Sphynx-lik- e lower beds of mauve sandstone and trail leads as far up the constantly another vertical cliff sends a shower 2.9 miles graded, $50,000. The ing as never before the local and instatues. purple and maroon shales. Most of narrowing gulch as the water per- into the sparkling stream on the rocks Cedar-Lon- g Valley road via Cedar terstate traffic and the tourist travel viewtwo to stand three from cliffs the On mits. At present comparatively few the way a refreshing little below. A charming little amphitheZion atre with the stage set and decorated Breaks and Navajo Lake, 42 miles, from adjoining and distant states. ers of the Breaks follow a guide down thousand feet above the river bottom, nook is encountered called the uncertain trails of the scalloped and many stand alone as individual Stadium, and the performers make for a grand oratorio stands waiting for also a forest project, surfaced in part, cost $368,000. The spur to Cedar slopes into the midst of the columns, gigantic buttes of surpassing beauty the high walls echo with their music. the festival. Breaks, 4.1 miles long, will be built corridors, painted buttresses, colon- and majesty. Among these, at the They are a company of silver frogs mile west of camp in the on a relocation at an estimated cost About nades, natural bridges, stairways, or- great bend of the river and across the that live in the emerald pool of this direction aof Lady mountain are the of $38,000, the new road to be a markstands from stadium when sculpnot canyon are alabaster Angles Landing, altars, shrines, they skipping gans, Emerald pools, limpid as crystal but ed improvement in grade and aligntured figures of fauns, satyrs, eagles, the most massive and imperial of over the silver gray boulders at its with a greenish tinge from the reflec- ment. lions, Christian martyrs, Gothic ca- the entire group, the Great" White edge. tion of light effects in the water. Here, to it Throne. As its the True, royal title, Miscellaneous state projects in the journey continues up the thedrals, and Grecian temples. Only and fantastic veils of too, which delightful crowned with white a trip to the bottom can impress one stands canyon, the precipitous dark red and last two years without federal aid in from the shimmer bewitchingly with the full immensity, variety, and catches all the diamonds, pearls, mahogany walls grow closer, higher, spray the four counties have cost $33,000. peak into the pools beneath, causBoth Federal Aid and Forest prograndeur of the Cedar Breaks. But rubies, sapphires, topazes, emeralds, and more imposing. Then the path high of phantom-lik- e most the plays ing can brilliance to suns the and has views are to the most to me the garnets give way river, and only inspiring A vertiable paradise jects when completed are taken over color. changing of hour the bedeck with. who those wish to ride horses can go it day Every seen from Point Perfection and Point for fairies and elves as well as for deer for maintenance by the state with Supreme of the rim from which the flashes new gems of color, and light farther. For adventurous spirits there that hide their young behind blankets funds derived from the Gasoline Tax. g bastions, buttresses, towers and shade, over the ivory surface of are eight miles more of the canyon of It is axiomatic that the heavy exspray! much of it so narrow that the outparapets and craggy spires are not this regal dome. The lower portion of public funds as above is butte colossal deof his arms can all the enchanting penditure should touch the wide walls, unscalable, spread At last when lest in the symphony of color the outlined, efficiently conmaroon. and the cliffs shut out nooks of the river bottom have been served. Evidence be lightful pink and white of the terraces a deep red or the of improvement Angles Landing across the stream the light of day and occasionally enjoyed, when Lady mountain. Cable in this direction is mingled with tints of orange, yellow, from the apparent hik- even the light of the stars. But most of the all is to verhave the and and north, delight Angels Landing mountain, lavender, purple, ivory, ruby fact that whereas the expenaverage acZion. is of enter us who Little shaders are not It to of and the venture into been scaled easily milion in all their intermediate eager glories by means of an excellent horse rushing torrents in the dark. On the Zion have been viewed from the East diture for gravel road maintenance ings. One is reminded of ancient cessible to the enactment of the gasoGreece and Rome by the glorified tem- trail from camp to within a few rods return trip we have to stop and gaze and West rim, and you are still eager prior line tax law was $88 per mile each neck in narrow The itself. of wonder can find the at the master in of new you for landing visions, perhaps and painting acropolises moldering ples of cliff with perpendicular walls de- Little Zion The Great White Throne a way to scale the west temple of the year, the average rate is now $210. rosy marbled ruins. on seen both to bottom river the a vista between the Great White Throne whose heights This includes the additions of new through Cedar Breaks, with its glorious pan- scending orama stretching down through Ash- sides of the narrow trail leads to the Great Organ and Angels Landing. It have never known human foot step. material to the travelled way, in reOr perhaps you can solve the mystery placing the surface losses resulting down gorge, Coal Creek canyon, and dizzy Angels Landing giving the zest is a superb piece of art. danwho love to Near those of the bend in adventure the with of Mystery mountain and learn on from the wear and tear of traffic. we river to great across the desert thewestward, the grotesque wildness of its etchings gerous heights. From 'this isolated come to Weeping Rock which presents which side of its delicate pink and It also includes much closer attention as the setting sun warms the various point is obtained a glorious panorama pne of the most fantastic views of the white cone flows the Mukuntuweap to the riding qualities of the road cliffs of vermilion, park. From the constant dripping a river. It is a lofty peak near the than was formerly possible with the figures into living, glowing fantasy of the surrounding Courtesy Zion Studioof peerless color, is a vision that ivory, pink, and buff, and the beauti- recess has been formed. In this little Narrows, of such suprising symme- very limited funds available. The patrol system of maintenance "Angels Pathway. On Highway to chains us to triumphal Art; we stand ful river bottom green with aspens cavern spectators may sit perfectly try, delicate and ethereal tints that Cedar Breaks. dry and watch the falling waters the beholder exclaims in admiration. has been adopted on alt main routes, junipers, and cottonwoods. captives and would not depart. Cedar Breaks, The Battlements of the Gods, and Zion Canyon, Land of Majestic Crags and Temples Roads in Scenic Southwest Utah all-ye- ar white-cappe- awe-inspirin- g, ever-shifti- ng - four-mil- - ox-blo- 0, sight-seein- g. ur d, Cedar-Kanarr- a, 25-mi- le t. $94,-30- 0; g. 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