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The Perfect Seasonto Plan a Trip to

Southern UtahSt. GeorgeConvention andTourism Office

Red RockGolf Trail -Soak up sometime in golfer'sparadise duringS o u t h e r nUtah's peak golfseason. Betweenthe area's chal-lenging coursesand affordablegreen fees, St.George is worththe four-hourdrive from Salt Lake City or 90-minute drive from Las

Vegas. Book your golf package with Red Rock Golf Trail, whichincludes five premier courses within a 20-mile radius-Sunbrook,Sand Hollow, Coral Canyon, The Ledges, and Sky Mountain. Geta free package quick-quote at www.redrockgolftrail.com.

Zion Country Action Tours - Immerse yourself in SouthernUtah's temperate fall climate, red rock scenery, and stunningmountain geography with Zion Country Action Tours, whereexperienced professionals prepare you for adventures in skydiv-ing, mountain biking, canyoneering, horseback riding, or by jeepor ATV that are off the main tourist routes. You'll work directlywith small and personable companies-outfitters who love whatthey do and give each person one-on-one attention to provide aunique and rewarding adventure.www.zioncoun-t r y a c t i o n -tours.com

Zion NationalPark - Enjoynature's bril-liant display ofharvest-tonedleaves along thehiking trails ofZion NationalPark. Be sureto stop by sce-nic routes suchas the Riverside Walk, which showcases the brushstrokes of theseason along a paved, family-friendly trail, or the Hidden Canyonpath, where rainbow hues transform with your elevation. With theshuttle transportation system on hold through the winter months,there's also more freedom to roam through the park on your ownschedule…just don't forget your camera! www.nps.gov/zion

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Tuacahn Christmas in theCanyon - Ignite your holidayspirit at Tuacahn's impressiveoutdoor amphitheater deckedin full holiday attire. EachWednesday through Saturdayevening from Nov. 26 throughDec. 23, Tuacahn lights up thenight with children's trainrides, live nativity perform-ances at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.,and a visit from Santa Claus.Sip hot chocolate next to atoasty outdoor fire while lis-tening to merry holiday tunes.As an additional holidaytreat, purchase tickets to festive concerts featuring NathanOsmond and Noteworthy on Dec. 3, "Now that's Christmas"musical benefit Dec. 15-17, and Kurt Bestor on Dec. 22.www.tuacahn.org

Jubilee of Trees - If you're visiting Southern Utah between Nov.18-22, add the Festival of Trees to your itinerary. Held at the DixieCenter, the Festival of Trees is the largest showcase of custom-designed Christmas trees between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas,and includes a lineup of spectacular full-size trees to mini andtabletop trees, holiday wreaths, and gingerbread houses. Thisyear's event will be dedicated toward building Dixie Regional'sbreast care programs. www.jubileeoftrees.org

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GOLFING PARADISETom what is going on, hefinally is able to tell me thatmy ball came to rest about sixfeet from the flag.Fortunately for me, luck oftenmakes up for my lack of skill.

It=s February, and I=mon one of my many escapes toSt. George for a week-end ofmarathon golf with three ofmy regular companions. Westarted on Friday morninghigh up on the first tee atCoral Canyon that looks overa gorgeous panorama. Thebeauty of the course makes ithard for me to worry about

the rust on my golf game. In the afternoon we played nine holesat Dixie Red Hills. Today we start at Green Springs and thenplay a second eighteen at Sky Mountain. Sunday we finish offwith 27 holes at Sunbrook.

The variety and quality of golf courses in the St. Georgearea make it a golfer=s paradise. With more than 10 courses tochoose from, I can play different courses nearly every trip Imake. For golfers like me that live where winter usually chas-es me off the course in November, St. George allows me toenjoy golf year-round. While the winter golf in Dixie feeds myneed, spring and fall on the courses in St. George are myfavorites times. The weather is close to perfect and tee timesare easier to schedule. If you make the trip, regardless of thecourses you play you won=t be disappointed.

by Rob Jeffs=ve been standing overmy ball for what feelslike ten minutes, but is

probably closer to two. I=veswitched clubs three times andtaken at least seven practiceswings. Tom my golfing partnerand part-time psychologist,finally has had enough andshouts AJust hit the ball, you=llprobably just hit it into thegorge!@. I=ve just hit a reason-ably good drive on Hole 6 atGreensprings Golf Course in St.George. I have 190 yards left toa the green on the most difficulthole on the course. Unfortunately 185 yards of that 190 yards isall carry over a magnificent gorge that looks at least 100 feet deep.Of the approximately 25 times I=ve played the course I have yet tomake par on this hole. To make matters worse this is the final holeon the first leg of our bet today, Tom and I are down one hole andTom has already hit one ball into the gorge.

I finally pull the trigger on the shot, a low line drive thatheads right for the bridge that spans the gorge. Miraculously it hitsthe rail on the bridge, flying high into the air. I lose track of theball and a wave of disappointment washes over me as I walk backto the cart to reload resigning myself to another double bogey. Iam startled to hear Tom erupt in laughter. At first I assume he islaughing because I have fulfilled his prophecy until Mike, one ofour opponents tells me he thinks he is going to throw up. I ask

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Features include ATV and snowmobile trails,camping, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing andmountain bike riding. At an altitude of 8400 feet,strewn with scenic lakes and waterfalls, DuckCreek has it all! Step away from the city and relaxamidst the pine trees.

Conveniently located on Highway 14, DuckCreek is easily accessible from the west by way ofInterstate 15 from Cedar City, or from the east byway of Scenic Highway 89.

Duck Creek has a variety of lodging optionsfrom modestly priced cottages and cabins toextravagant mountain homes.

The fall colors are incredible in Duck Creek,and winter offers pristine beauty and some of thegreatest snow in the world.

Snowmobile trails have been voted among thebest in the United States by a host of nationallyrecognized snowmobiling magazines.Snowmobiles are available for rent in Duck Creek

Village.The Dixie

National Forest sur-rounds the villageand offers visitors anumber of recre-ational opportunities.The Dixie NationalForest ATV Trail sys-tem is regarded asone of the best in thewest; maps provide alist of trails that areclearly marked withcolor-coded signscorresponding to themap. ATV's are avail-able for rent. Stopinto the DixieNational ForestService visitor centerlocated at the edge ofDuck Creek Villageor make plans in advance by calling 435-865-3200.

Navajo Lake is located four miles from the village and offers cabins on the lake.Boating is a popular activity; bring your own raft or canoe, or rent a small motorboatnear the lake. You won't find a better spot for sunsets in the western United States!

For more information on Duck Creek go to www.duckcreekvillage.com

Duck Creek Village offers year-round activitiesto satisfy the needs of every outdoor enthusiast!

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sledding, wildlife safaris, and so muchmore.

Winter is a remarkable time of theyear to experience Grand Teton NationalPark, Jackson Hole, and the surroundingnational forests. A diverse offering oftours, lodges, and resorts cater to yourdesire for fun, adventure, and unforget-table experiences.

Yellowstone National Park's beautyand wildlife can be seen in the winter,too! Snowcoach tours offer a warmer,more social and relaxing alternative tosnowmobiling for you and your group.Snowcoach tours also offer guided inter-pretations of the wildlife, history, andgeological features of the world's firstnational park.

Travel off of the beaten path andexperience the beauty and serenity ofnature by snowshoeing. Professionalguides and equipment providers areavailable to serve your desire to explorethe mountains in winter.

The Jackson Hole area also providesample opportunities to ice skate. Facilities and organizationsare available to strap on skates for first-time learning to organ-ized competitions.

Dog sled tours provide a unique and enjoyable way toexplore the backcountry surrounding Jackson Hole. Full andpart-day tours are available including some that allow you tolearn to mush your own sled!

Enjoy the magic of horse-drawn sleigh rides through awinter wonderland! Beautiful, breathtaking scenery andwildlife viewing during half-hour to one-hour rides are offered,as well as combinations with dinner and entertainment. TheNational Elk Refuge is a popular visitor destination as you will

Plan your Winter Escape toJackson Hole, Wyoming

Winter in Jackson Hole offers a wide variety of available activities. Known forits three outstanding local ski areas, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand TargheeResort and Snow King Resort, the valley also enables visitors to enjoy many off-slopeoptions such as snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, dog

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have the opportunity to see thousands of elk that make theRefuge their home for the winter season.

Jackson Hole 's scenic beauty, wildlife, history, andphotographic opportunities combine to make tours a very pop-ular winter vacation experience. Professionally guided toursare offered that emphasize one or more of these opportunities.

For more information on Jackson Hole or assistance

planning your winter escape, please contact the Jackson HoleChamber of Commerce at 307-733-3316 or go online towww.jacksonholechamber.com.

Alpine,Wyoming

among the West’s topsnowmobiling destinations

Alpine is a beautiful gateway to Yellowstone andGrand Teton National Parks. Located just 36 miles south-west of Jackson Hole, Alpine features affordable accommo-dations, recreation and restaurants. Alpine also provides vis-itors with a small town atmosphere and an abundance of nat-ural resources for every season. Come and experience whatAlpine Wyoming has to offer!

With our annual snowfall of 500”, winter sportsabound; snowshoeing, ice fishing, down-hill and cross-coun-try skiing are just a fraction of what is available to the win-

ter visitor here. In addition, the quality of our more that 150miles of groomed snowmobile trails earned Alpine “Top 5” inthe West and “Top 3” in Wyoming from Snow WestMagazine’s 2002-2003 Winter Guide. Those who want towatch Wyoming’s majestic wildlife can also visit the AlpineFeed Ground, operated by Wyoming Game & Fish, whichdraws more than one thousand elk from December to Apriland is accessible right at the edge of town!

Alpine, Wyoming, at an elevation of 5,640’ is nes-tled against surrounding mountains at the convergence ofthree pristine rivers. The Grey’s, Salt, and Snake Riversmerge into the Palisades Reservoir, which provides incredi-ble vistas and water activities for all – boating, jet skiing,fishing, water skiing, and much more. The Grey’s River areaoffers over 471,000 acres of virgin national forest and sum-mer recreation ranging from kayaking and white water raft-ing to camping, fishing, and countless miles of trails for hik-ing or horseback riding. For the naturalist, too, a large wet-land and waterfowl viewing area is only a few minutes’ drivefrom Alpine.

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Grand Teton Park RV Resort has the best location for visitingboth the Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton NationalPark. Enjoy views of the majestic Grand Teton mountains from mostof their campsites. Whether visiting in Winter or Summer you can'tbeat their location for all your vacation activities.... fishing, hiking,boating, hunting, or snowmobiling.

Halfway between Jackson (36 miles) and YellowstoneNational Park (32 miles), the RV Resort offers: views of the majes-tic Grand Teton Mountains from most campsites, 50 Amp pull thruRV sites, new heated pool & hot tub, complete hookup service andgrassy tent sites, laundromat, camping cabins, clean restrooms withhot showers, well-stocked grocery store, firewood, RV supplies,fishing tackle, playground, recreation room with pool table, videoarcade building, Chuckwagon dinner, horse rides whitewater andscenic float trips arranged on the Snake River & snowmobile rentalin the winter.

Heading East on the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trailfrom their doorstep, the trail enters the Bridger Teton NationalForest, a 3.3 million acre winter wonderland. The state-groomed andwell-signed trail system offers beautiful vistas of Jackson Hole andthe spectacular Teton mountains across the valley. This winter, theRV Resort is offering complete winter packages including snowmo-bile rental, nightly accommodations, clothing, helmet and boots.This is the perfect way to see all of Yellowstone during this breath-taking time of year.

The RV Resort offers half-day and full-day snowmobilerentals. Half day periods are generally either AM or PM session, butduring non holiday periods, they can arrange for mid day rentals atthe special half day price. They can customize any rental package toinclude transportation, guided or unguided trips, and a wide varietyof snowmobiles to suit specific needs. Some favorites:Yellowstone Old Faithful

Your guide will drive you up to the south entrance ofYellowstone National Park. Once on your snowmobile, you willhave 42 miles of park beauty before arriving at the Old Faithfulgeyser basin. Lunch at Old Faithful is a steamy hot beef stew served

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in a bread bowl, and will be scheduled around the predicted eruptiontime. On your return trip stops may be made at Kepler Cascades,Shoshone Overlook, West Thumb Geyser basin, Lewis Falls or otherscenic areas of interest. You may be more comfortable riding yourown sled, but all of their new Artic Cat 4-cylinder snowmobiles haveroom for tow and duel hand warmers. Grand Canyon of Yel lowstone

Here is another splendid trip into the first national park of theworld. This trip is a little more arduous than Old Faithful as it is 126miles round trip. We want you to be comfortable driving a snowmo-bile 35-45 mph so that you'll have ample time to stop and tour themany sights along this route. After 25 miles on the snowmobilesyou'll take the trail less traveled. The trail to the east will lead youalong the northern shores of enormous Yellowstone Lake. You'lltravel along the Yellowstone River, past stinky Mud Volcano andthrough the stunning Hayden Valley. This is a great trip for scenicand wildlife photo opportunities. Once you reach the halfway point,lunch will be served in the Canyon warming hut or outside at theedge of the colorful Yellowstone Canyon. Lunch is a delicious andwarming hot beef stew served in a bread bowl with lots of extras tofill you up. After lunch you will view that glorious canyon and herstunning waterfall. On the return trip home, you may stop to walk

Grand Teton Park RV ResortOffers Vacation Activities

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Winter Fun AboardHeber Valley

RailroadNorth Pole Express

Don't miss the ever popular trip to the North Pole! A won-derful experience for the whole family. Elves serve hot drinks andtreats while sharing favorite carols and holiday entertainment.Delight while your children tell Santa their Christmas wishes whenhe climbs aboard your coach!

Journey to the North Pole in first-class style. All first-classpassengers enjoy their hot cocoa with whipped cream, served in aceramic, souvenir mug, and each child receives a special holidaygift from Santa.Reserve your tickets early, seats sell-out fast!

Tube 'n TrainGet out for some winter fun and climb aboard the Tube 'n

Train Adventure for a 3-hour activity beginning with a short trainexcursion to a 1,000-foot tubing hill with tow service. Zip down the

groomed runs as many times as you can, before return-ing on a relaxing train ride back to the Heber depot. It'sgreat fun for the whole family.

Sleigh Bells 'n WhistlesIf tubing seems too fast for you, try the Sleigh Bells

'n Whistles train combining an afternoon train ride fol-lowed by a stop for a horse-drawn sleigh ride with hotdrinks and sweet treats.

Comedy Murder MysteryFor a fun and unique night out, join us for a live

Whodunit aboard the train. Listen closely to the cluesyou'll receive and by the end of the evening, you justmight be named the best detective around! ComedyMurder Mystery trains depart on selected dates through-out the year, and include a delicious meal.

Nothing compares to the scenic beauty of theHeber Valley during the winter time. The journey beginswith wide open vistas of the valley, surrounded by snow-capped peaks elevating to as high as 12,000 feet. As thetrain follows the shoreline of Deer Creek Reservoir,waterfowl and wildlife flock to the shores for winterwarmth and refuge. Experience the 2-hour round-trip,Lakeside Limited, or a 90-minute, afternoon excursionaboard the Soldier Hollow Express.

All aboard the Heber Valley Railroad!

the Mud Volcano Basin and, depending on time, hitsome other scenic and points along the way.

The Grand Teton Park RV Resort also offersunguided tours. Their half-day, unguided specialgives you the opportunity to ride many miles oftrails, looping past wildlife in the lower elevations,and climbing higher up to deeper snow and off-trailriding. The full-day, unguided rental gives you moreoptions for covering more miles of trails andscenery. A few favorites are:

Brooks Lake Scenic AreaFrom Grand Teton Park RV Resort, you trav-

el on the main trail approximately 38 miles, climb-ing 2800 vertical feet, traversing some of the mostbeautiful backcountry, crossing the ContinentalDivide at 9600 ft. in elevation. From there, you dropdown into beautiful Brooks Lake Scenic Area. FromBrooks Lake you continue east to Triangle C Ranchfor lunch. Back on the trail and across the "Divide",you have alternate trails for your return.

Yel lowstone and Old FaithfulWhen the trail is open through Grand Teton

National Park, the ride from Grand Teton Park RVResort to Old Faithful is 75 miles one way. This tripis geared toward the more experienced, adventurousrider.For more information on these packages please call800-563-6469.

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The Caribbean of the RockiesBear Lake is often called the Caribbean of the Rockies for its intense turquoise blue water. Did you know

that Bear Lake has over 350 miles of groomed snowmobiling trails and wide open play areas with no crowds and

no fences! There are miles of groomed trails connecting Utah and Idaho that take you by spectacular wonders.

Downhill skiing is only 13 miles west of Garden City, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort offers downhill skiing, snow-

boarding and excellent cross-country skiing. There are plenty of runs for all skill levels. Bear Lake is ice covered four out of five

years and jigging for trout and whitefish is always productive in late January and February. Don't forget dip netting for the famous

Bonneville cisco off Cisco Beach. The famous Cisco Dicso, Bear Lake Monster Polar Plunge will be held on January 22, 2011in

Garden City, Utah. Bear Lake is a unique and special retreat to hold company meetings, conventions, and family reunions. Lodging

and places to eat are found

throughout the Bear Lake Valley.

Snowmobile rentals are

located in Garden City. The annu-

al Chocolate and Craft Festival is

held each February. So come stay

and play.

For more information

and a complete list of events go

to: www.bearlake.org or call

800-448-2327(BEAR)

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by Rob Jeffs

he two inches of fresh powder muffle the rhyth-mic "clack,clack,clack" made by my snowshoes

as I steadily climb the narrow trail snaking through hoarfrost covered aspens. The ice crystals on the leaflessbranches appear as tiny feathers sprouting on a younggosling. As the trees thin, our line of snowshoe clad hik-

ers are deposited into a wide meadow. The morning sundances and sparkles off a myriad of miniature scales laidout on the meadow by the wind, dazzling my eyes.

While many sing the praises of summer in ourpicturesque Utah mountains, my heart quickens as thechill autumn nights signal the approaching winter. Therenever seems to be enough winter days to satisfy my addic-tions: alpine skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, tubing,cross country skiing, ATV's, and of course snowshoeingall compete for equal time. This morning, it is the skiff ofnew snow and the brilliant blue sky that has drawn meand a group of friends to snowshoe into the back countyfor a winter picnic.

In the parking lot as we strapped on our snow-shoes the temperature read 15 degrees. But the warm sunand the exertion of two miles of steady climb has causedme to shed my jacket and gloves. My son, Tony makes hiscase, that the meadow with the frozen fish scales is theperfect spot to spread the plastic tarp for lunch. I know

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it's just his insatiable pre-adolescent appetite talking. Mysights are set on a meadow another mile further up thetrail. From there I have a breathtaking view ofTimpanogas. Since lunch is neatly packed in the smalldaypack I carry, I win the argument.

A short time later we spread our tarp on themakeshift picnic site we have packed down with oursnowshoes. Fried chicken, potato wedges, and coleslawsate the appetite produced by 1400 feet of elevation gain.His hunger satisfied, Tony starts bragging that he is goingto beat me down the trail to the parking lot. I quickly stowthe remains of lunch in my daypack and get ready for myfavorite part of snowshoeing- the run down trail. Tony'ssnowshoe running, which at times looks like a newborncalf trying to keep its feet under it, keeps me chuckling allthe way to the car. Twice he catches the tip of his snow-shoe rolling head over heels in the soft snow. I'm con-vinced the second tumble was less a result of a misstepand more because the first powdery roll in the snow wasso fun.

At the car, we gaze back at the snow coveredpeaks that surround us trying to decide which trail weshould explore nest weekend, Pine Hollow, Salamander

Flat, Box Elder Peak, or Big Spring. Too many choices.We finally conclude maybe we should spend next week-end skiing one of our favorite resorts.

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Winter Changes Central Utah’sWorld Class 4-Wheeling intoWorld Class Snowmobiling!

Central Utah is well known for offroad trail systems that can't be beatfor summer fun. The Paiute, Gooseberry and Great Western trail systemsoffer access to some of the most beautiful country in the nation. What is lesswell known is that those same trails are open during the winter months forthose who enjoy a day in the snow.

In most years, the central Utah mountains will receive over 6 feet ofsnow, providing

a winter wonderland that is unmatched. Winter sports lovers have theopportunity to reach heights of more than 11,000 feet above sea level,making the scenic panorama absolutely breathtaking. The rocky crags ofMt. Terrill, the vast and open expanses of the Fishlake area and the beau-ty of Monroe Mountain all offer excellent back country snowmobiling,snowshoeing and cross country skiing opportunities.

For those who are less experienced or just want to keep to thebeaten path, groomed trails around Fish Lake and through theGooseberry area offer great options. And be sure to keep an eye out forthe deer and elk herds that live year round on the Forest. Eestimates fromthe Utah Division of Wildlife put the Fishlake elk herd in the thousands ofanimals.

For those who would like to try their luck catching one of the bigones, Fish Lake offers some of the best ice fishing around. From thegoliath of trout - the Machinaw - to the more modest brown, rainbow andsplake, Fish Lake has them all. We hope you will be able to join us thiswinter for some fun.

For more information about activities and services in centralUtah, please contact the Sevier County Tourism and Events office at 435-893-0457 or the Fishlake National Forest at 435-896-9233.

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Desert RoseDesert RoseInn & CabinsInn & Cabins

Located at the west entrance to historicLocated at the west entrance to historicBluff, Utah, the Desert Rose Inn architecture isBluff, Utah, the Desert Rose Inn architecture isan all wood style building with massive timbersan all wood style building with massive timberswhich excite the senses with their intimatewhich excite the senses with their intimate

charm. Set against irridescent sunsets and boldcharm. Set against irridescent sunsets and boldblue skies, you'll exprerience a spectacle rarelyblue skies, you'll exprerience a spectacle rarelyfound.found.

We are only a short distance from 5We are only a short distance from 5National Parks and Monuments and only 40National Parks and Monuments and only 40miles from Monument Valley. Bluff is nestled inmiles from Monument Valley. Bluff is nestled inthe southeastern corner of Utah, withthe southeastern corner of Utah, witha history of ancient Anasazi culture;a history of ancient Anasazi culture;the historic Ute, Navajo, and Mormonthe historic Ute, Navajo, and Mormonpioneer cultures; along with the conpioneer cultures; along with the con--temporary artist culture.temporary artist culture.

Bluff offers numerous options forBluff offers numerous options foroutdoor activities including hiking,outdoor activities including hiking,biking, river rafting, and archaeolobiking, river rafting, and archaeolo--gy. The surrounding canyons are dotgy. The surrounding canyons are dot --ted with ancient Anasazi ruins andted with ancient Anasazi ruins andsignificant rock art panels.significant rock art panels.

Both the Desert Rose Lodge andBoth the Desert Rose Lodge andExecutive Cabins offer a comfortableExecutive Cabins offer a comfortableand warm home during your stay hereand warm home during your stay herein Bluff. Double, Queen or King sizein Bluff. Double, Queen or King sizebeds, Log beds, Satellite T.V., Voicebeds, Log beds, Satellite T.V., Voicemail, Data port, Picture windows, 30mail, Data port, Picture windows, 30uniquely decorated rooms, Electronicuniquely decorated rooms, Electronicroom door locks, Wrap-around porchroom door locks, Wrap-around porch--es with redwood chairs (for morees with redwood chairs (for moreinformation-see ad this page)information-see ad this page)

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Welcome to San Juan County,Utah's Canyon Country!

Where the true west of myth and legend is still alive today.Free from the distractions of metropolitan and urban life, therelaxing lifestyle in our charming towns and villages offers theperfect vacation, residential or business environment.

We are located in the Four Corners region of the south-west United States. This is the heart of the Colorado Plateauwith the textbook geology that created the breathtaking canyonsand majestic mountains of Canyon Country. San Juan Countyprovides a perfect, centralized base of travel to the worldrenowned features that surround us. National Parks andMonuments, including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley,Canyonlands, Arches, Lake Powell, Natural Bridges,Hovenweep, and Mesa Verde are all within Canyon Country oreasy driving distance. State parks include Edge of the Cedars

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

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Museum and the great Goosenecks of the San Juan River. Allof this and more is easily visited from our excellent selection of

motels, lodges, RV parks, campgrounds, and resorts. Fine din-ing as well as family restaurants complement the visitor expe-rience.

Cultural and natural history experiences abound inCanyon Country. Edge of the Cedars State Park & Museumhighlights the Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) culture with thelargest display of artifacts in the Four Corners. NewspaperRock Recreation Site offers a large petroglyph panel. Cowboyand Mormon history add color to the county’s foundation as doNavajo, Hopi, Zuni and Ute artisans whose work is available atlocal trading posts and galleries. Our annual crafts fairs,

rodeos, ATV Safari and the International Balloon Festival addto San Juan County’s sense of excitement and adventure.Enjoy river rafting with an excellent guide, jeep into hiddencanyons and across mountain ridges, hike, bike, 4-wheel, andATV into and through Utah’s Canyon Country for the vacationof a lifetime! With 9,000 feet of elevation change - almost 2miles between 3,700 feet and 12,600 feet - from red rockcanyons to alpine splendor, San Juan has it all!

Whether seeking the perfect, relaxing and informativevacation, an ideal place to retire, or excellent market locationfor your new or existing business, we truly offer a varied selec-tion of venues! Affordable housing, property, and real estatecoupled with good schools, college, and university make SanJuan County in Utah’s Canyon Country your dream environ-ment!

Hideout Golf Club

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A Superlative Outdoor Playground!Winter or Summer, Spring or Fall, Outdoor Activities Abound.HIKE: Mountain trails beckon as they wind into an aspen grove, among fir forest, or along a ridge line. Fields strewn with summerflowers offer enticing picnic spots. Spring and fall trips into the northern desert offer reasonable temperatures and fewer crowds.GOLF: Interesting and challenging, the Hideout Golf Club offers fabulous scenery which only adds to the excitement of play. 435-587-2200BIKE: Ride mountain trails set aside for bicycles or tackle the over 7,000 miles of unpaved roads leading up mountain sides and intofir-sided canyons. Peddle into the true desert in Canyonlands National Park, or among the pronghorn antelope at Canyon RimsRecreation Area.4-WHEEL: Follow county roads or veer off onto mountain trails. Drive the famous Elephant Hill in Canyonlands National Park or dropinto Peavine Canyon for a truly remote wilderness experience.ATV: Explore little-known areas of Canyon Country, travel to some of the most inspiring overlooks and mountain vistas, or exploreruins and rock art sites.RAFT: The San Juan River provides excitement and fun while exploring enchanting canyons, ruins and rock art sites.HORSEBACK:Ride into the sunset along quiet mountain trails, explore the high desert, and tour into remote canyons the way the cowboys did it.

Unless otherwise noted, photos are courtesy of San Juan County

Museums, multi-media presentations, andcrafts will keep the whole family busy and begging formore. If you want a chance to just relax, enjoy thebreeze of your room's private balcony or take a dip inone of the Lodge's indoor pools.

For more information about Gouldings Lodgein Monument Valley, Utah call 435-727-3231 or check-out their website at www.gouldings.com.

he word "lodge" can relateany number of things, froma bare bones cabin to what

Gouldings Lodge would call stan-dard, excellence. Planted in thecenter of Hollywood's picturesqueAmerican Wild West, GouldingsLodge is located in MonumentValley, Utah.

From John Wayne toNicolas Cage, Hollywood knowsonly one place when it comes to thebackdrop of a classic western film.Each room at Gouldings looks outat this timeless setting and takesyou back to another world. To bet-ter absorb the mystical heritage ofMonument Valley, take one of thetours the Lodge offers or take advantage of one of theirfamous cook-outs.

When visiting Gouldings, you won't have tothink twice if you left something at home. Gouldings iswell-equipped with a car wash, laundromat, gas, gro-ceries, restaurants, and an air strip (in case you need aplace to land your private jet!).

GOULDINGS LODGEIn the Heart of the Wild West

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ATVing San Juan County - Photo Douglas Harkey

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radius of Moab than any other location in Utah.Nestled in a luscious green valley beneath 1,000 ft.red sandstone cliffs, along the banks of the ColoradoRiver, Moab has a vibrant downtown where you canshop, browse, eat and enjoy the charm and hospitali-ty of a small resort town.

From the Colorado River and thousand footcanyons, to the snow capped peaks of 12,000 footmountains, Moab is an "outdoor wonderland" for hik-ers, bikers, rafters, golfers, four wheelers, huntersand fishers, sightseers, photo buffs, historians, her-itage culture seekers and so much more. Moab isalso easy on the budget, as all of the following activ-ities can be done free of charge or at a reasonablerate with one of Moab's fine tour companies.

Hiking in and around Moab is a wonderfulway to explore the beautiful country. Day hikes in the

National Parks range from a 30-minute leisurely stroll,to all day excursions with such obstacles as narrow

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Moab, Utah is the gateway to Arches andCanyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State

Park, the Colorado River and the beautiful La SalMountains. There are more National Parks, StateParks and other major attractions within a 200-mile

World Famous - Moab, Utah

Moab Golf Course

Cross Country Skiing in the Island of the Sky District ofCanyonlands National Park

Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park

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ledges, slickrock, and narrow canyons. Mountain biking and road biking throughout the Moab valley

provide another great family outing. Trails range from the low-impact Mill Creek Parkway providing miles of in town riding, to theSlick Rock Bike Trail guaranteed to challenge even the most expe-rienced riders.

For thosewho prefer touse less peo-ple power,there are amultitude off o u r - w h e e ldrive trailsthat will trans-port you into amagical world

of breath-taking scenery. Three National Scenic Byways offeramazingly diverse scenery from the comfort of your own car orrecreational vehicle.

Raft, canoe, or kayak the mighty Colorado River, whereagain, you define the intensity of the adventure. From calm water

rafting to thet h r i l l i n grapids ofC a t a r a c tCanyon, halfday, full day,or severaldays, you aresure to findthe perfectriver adven-ture.

C a l menough forthe sedate, yet

exciting enough for themost extreme adventureseeker, Moab has some-thing for everyone. Greatfor a weekend get-a-way,spring break, or anextended family vacation,Moab is where your self-defined adventure begins.

For more informa-tion contact the MoabArea Travel Council at:800-635-MOAB (6622) orvisit www.discover-moab.com.

All photographs courtesy of Moab AreaTravel Council

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4 wheeling on the Hell’s Revenge Trail - Moab, Utah

Colorado River near Moab, Utah

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Take a sleigh ride

through a herd of up to 600 elk

that winter at Hardware Ranch

Elk Refuge, just 30 minutes

southeast of Logan in

Blacksmith Fork Canyon. This

unforgettable and affordable

experience brings you up close

to view magnificent bulls and

cows as they wander across

the hillside.

Take a beautiful drive up

Logan Canyon National

Scenic Byway for downhill

skiing or snowmobiling. Hit

the slopes at Beaver Mountain

Ski Resort, the longest family-

owned ski resort in the nation.

There are plenty of runs for all

skill levels, and the friendly

skiers feel like family.

Just across the highway

is Beaver Creek Lodge, where

you can walk straight out of

your hotel room and jump on a

Northern Utah's CacheValley is a WinterWonderland forAdventurers and

Families of All Ages.

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that means "to hide or store one's treasure." You'll find

plenty of hidden fortune in this high mountain agricul-

tural valley known for outdoor adventures, hands-on

heritage experiences, and performing and fine arts.

The city of Logan is the heart of Cache Valley and

home to Utah State University, a dozen art galleries and

snowmobile. Sleds and even winter clothes are available

for rent. Snowmobilers can take guided tours or venture

on their own across more than 300 miles of groomed

trails in some of the best snowmobiling in the United

States.

C a c h e

Valley provides

plenty of oppor-

tunities for

snowshoe ing ,

cross-country

skiing and fan-

tastic bird-

w a t c h i n g .

Access to the

mountains is a

quick 5-minute

drive from

d o w n t o w n

Logan.

Cache is

p r o n o u n c e d

"cash" and is a

French word

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specialty shops, unique restaurants, great examples of

early Mormon pioneer architecture and the stunning

1923 Ellen Eccles Theatre, home of the renowned Utah

Festival Opera company and other nationally touring

productions.

While you're in town, be sure to sample some of

Cache Valley's famous food products: cheese, honey, ice

cream, coffee, chocolates and raspberry jam to name a

few. A variety of unique restaurants encompass tastes

from Indian and Thai food to upscale steak and seafood.

Cache Valley Winter Getaway packages include

dinner for two, a night in a hotel and breakfast, all start-

ing from $59.99. Log on to visitloganutah.com or call 1-

800-882-4433 for more information.

2010 Infiniti G37Coupe AWD

Each year as the daylight hours start to shrink, the outsidetemperatures begin dropping and the leaves on the mountaintrees turn bright red and orange, I am painfully reminded whatis just around the corner (winter). This year I found some painrelief in the form of a week-long test drive of the Infiniti G37Coupe.

This is an all-wheel drive aerodynamic car that providesdriving confidence in all weather conditions. Its 330 hp V-6

e n g i n ec o m e sm a t c h e dwith aseven-speeda u t o m a t i ct r a n s m i s -sion whichhelped addsome addi-tional painrelief as Iheaded upSquaw Peak

road to enjoy the changing colors up close. Okay, so maybethis trip was more about seeing how the G37 handled a windymountain road and less about the site-seeing. With the moon-roof open, the Bose premium audio system wracked up, I head-ed into the firstcorner. I couldfeel the warmthof the sun fillingthe car at aboutthe same time Irealized how bigmy smile was. Iknew the funhad just begun.I was right - mySquaw Peak tripwas the mostfun I have haddriving in a verylong time.

Infiniti hasbuilt a long listof safety and security into the G37 Coupe that includes a fullline of airbags, 3 point seat belts with LATCH to help keep thekids safe and front seat Active Head Restraints.

Infiniti’s navigation sytem is user friendly with featuressuch as voice recognition, 3-D building graphics, bluetooth andeven Zagat restaurant reviews.

The G37 comes in both the coupe as well as a 4-door.Even with all its power, the MPG ratings are 25 highway and 18city. This is one I would recommend you test drive sooner thanlater!

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Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah(USU-CEU) is a new addition to the Utah State

University Family.We have campuses in Price and Blanding and

Centers in Castle Dale and throughout southeast Utah.

Our new affiliation allows us to retain the mis-sion of a community college including keeping our tradi-tional low tuition with the added benefits of an affiliationwith a world-renowned university. In-State tuition is$1,133.00 per semester, while Out-of State tuition is abargain at $2,266.00 per semester.

Our new configuration has been described as aninstitution with the "heart of a community college, andthe soul of a university."

USU-CEU will continue to offer lower divisiontransfer programs, one and two year certificates incareer and technical programs, customized workforceeducation, lifelong learning and access to nineteen USUbachelor's degrees, thirteen master's degrees and oneDoctorate degree. New degrees added this year are bach-elor's degrees in Economics and Social Work.

Ample on-campus housing and generous schol-arship and financial aid programs, make USU-CEU aperfect fit for students who would benefit from a person-alized, inexpensive start in higher education. For furtherinformation or to schedule a campus tour, call 800 336-2381.

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With cours-es from businesstechnology tohealthcare tech-nology to auto-motive technolo-gy, MATC is oneof the fastestgrowing collegesin Utah.

J a n u a r y2011, MATC willopen the doors of its new Thanksgiving Point main campus, whichwill train students in health occupations, along with culinary arts,cosmetology, commercial truck driving and other fields. The newfacility will have three main floors with administrative offices andwill house 400 to 600 students.

"The Thanksgiving Point campus will allow those in the northend of the valley to attend without having to travel long distances,"

said MarkMiddlebrook,director ofmarketing anddevelopmentfor MATC.

I t sthree othercampuses arelocated inA m e r i c a nFork, Orem

and Spanish Fork. MATC's mission is to prepare students to enter,re-enter, upgrade or advance in the workplace.

"This is a great campus with hands-on training, apprenticeshipprograms, low tuition costs, flexible hours and small classes,"Middlebrook says. "Individuals can get in and out in less than a yearin programs that will get them high-paying jobs."

Mountainland Applied Technology College21 years of market-oriented career and technical education for

secondary school and adult students

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Snow College: Quality OppOrtunityWhen it comes to quality and opportunity, Snow College offers students more than they could ever askfor.• Snow College hascampuses in Ephraimand Richfield, andattracts students fromacross the country whoare looking for smallclass size, quality educa-tion and opportunitiesthat are unsurpassed. • Students at the two-year school routinely

transfer to the best universities inside and outside of Utah. • The get hands on experience in their program in their freshman year, rang-ing from being a DJ on the radio to working on cadavers in a lab to goingto Juilliard School camps in music, theatre and dance.

• "All my teachers knowmy name, and they knowwhen I miss class," saidKaren Montano, a sopho-more at Snow. "Plus youknow almost everyone oncampus, so it is a funplace to go to school."• Snow College offers thefirst two years of nearlyevery academic program.It is also the only campus

in the state where you can legally ride a four-wheeler to campus. And somestudents do.• "I can't imagine a better place to get an education," said Montano. • Visit www.snow.edu or call 1-800-848-3399 for more information aboutSnow College.

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2010 Toyota FJ CruiserIn 2010 Toyota made a few modifications to the engine of the FJ Cruiser that

increased its horsepower and fuel economy, These were about the only areasI felt that they could make improvements in.I have always like the FJ Cruiser’s tough guy look - both inside and out; as well

as its off-road ability. It is easy to see the retro styling from the original FJ 40that made a name for itself climbing the tough trails in the 60’s, 70’s and early80’s. The FJ Cruiser is designed with a strong chassis and enough torque totake on and conquer justabout any off-road out there.

Whether your adventure takes you to steep, muddy mountains, large rocks or deepruts; you will find the FJ Cruiser is up for the challenge - with standard equipment likea skip plate protecting the engine, transfer case and fuel tank, water resistant seatswith rubber type floor and rear deck.

The FJ is designed for comfort even when your adventure is over and you’reback to the daily grind of city life, with features such as remote keyless entry system,rear back-up camera, 8-way adjustable drivers seat, 6 speaker sound sytem witham/fm c/d and mp3 jack, power windows and locks. With a base price just over$25,000, this is a midsize SUV that should be added to your test drive list. Its defi-nitely designed with offroad mentality first, but it will surprise most drivers with howquiet and smooth it rides on blacktop.

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