The Salt Lake Tribune from Salt Lake City, Utah • 104

4 DESERET NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1980 The Salt Lake Trihune, Thursday, June 26, 1980 rr New Tidal Wave Z'r -v fey- -v Lagoon 'springs' up '4 On its 70th anniversary Presently Lake Powell is at its highest levl the elevation. Weather at Powel' has been good. Fishing, though, is starting to slow down a little because of the warn -weather. Some reservations are available-for boats, power and houseboats, and otho: accommodations for the months of July aril August. On the 70th anniversary ol its "official" discovery, Rainbow Bridge is still the world's tallest known stone arch and the single biggest geological attraction on the 180-mile long Lake Powell, where visitation now exceeds two million annually.

Like downriver Glen Canyon National Park, Lake Powell is busy in the summer with the many recreational opportunities available there. New additions at dunes Sand dune enthusiasts planning to visit Little Sahara Recreation Area in Juab County this year will find a new addition. A solar heated visitor information center and administrative complex have been completed at this Bureau of Land Management administered site. The visitor center is comprised of an information area, first aid station and a small conference area. According to Donald L.

Pendleton, Richfield District Manager for BLM, campers should be aware of Oasis Campground, which offers 114 units for all types of camping outfits. Oasis features picnic tables and grills, firepits, paved roads, flush toilets and drinking water. The campground has a perimeter fence to enhance visitor safety. Pendleton said, Oasis offers an alternative to the popular White Sands and Sand Mountain Camping Areas. Parking loops near Sand Mountain may fit the needs of the camper who prefers undeveloped areas.

Sand Mountains 500 foot vertical sand face and the surrounding open dunes provide an interesting environment for sand activities. Jericho Picnic Area, located one-half mile west of Oasis Campground, has been a popular spot due to its enclosed sand play area. A mile perimeter fence safely separate play and other non-vphirnlar play from vehicle activity at an excellent sand dune adjacent to the picnic site. The picnic area cor 41 tables with charcoal grills, flush toilets, di water, and a fire circle for group activities. Although well known for the ORV Little Sahara provides many other recreaf opportunities for persons of all ages.

Hikes th Rockwell Natural Area, which is closed to veb provide a glimpse of unique desert life. Child? parents alike enjoy the freedom of playing and through acres of soft sand. The dunes at dawn dusk create interesting patterns and shadows wl photographer is sure to appreciate. Visitors at Little Sahara should remenT adhere to posted speed limits and watch carefi" pedestrians, particularly on Easter weekend many families and small children will be at th Firewood is not available at the recreation arc the few trees that are there provide shade screening between camping units. Campers are encouraged to bring their owi.

and charcoal. Drinking water is available at Campground and Jericho Picnic Area. Lagoon's newest addition to the ride list is called the 'Tidal Wave." Call for the weather Its a short hop down the interstate for Davis Country residents to what was, back in 1896, the building "block of a Salt Lake City ice company, a springs called Lagoon. Who would have ever imagined back in those ice-harvesting days that around this little lake would be built a giant swinging pirates ship. But its there and its new this year at Lagoon Amusement Park.

The nde is called the Tidal Wave. Another new program at Lagoon this year is its entrance policy. A minimum purchase of ride tickets of $2 per person or the purchase of an all-day ticket is needed for entrance into the park. Senior citizens and children under three are not required to make a minimum purchase. An all-day ride pass this year is (8.50 for adults and (7.50 for children under 12.

Passes bought before 1:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday are (6. Another refueling tip: While squeezing the bulb on your fuel hose, visually check for leaks in the hoses and connections. Leaks are messy and wasteful. Lagoon and Pioneer Village have also expanded entertainment programs for 1980.

This includes the non-stop musical variety shows, the Lagoon Show Band, costumed characters, clowns and Lagoons Mime Troupe. Picnic facilities are available, at no extra cost, for outings such as family reunions and company picnics. Reservations can be made by calling Lagoon at 363-4451. Playing now at the Lagoon Opera House i3 Irving Berlins comedy hit Call Me Madam." On July 7th the The Unsinkable Molly Brown, will begin its run, to be followed by the revue Side By Side By Sondheim, celebrating the music of one of Americas most popular Broadway composers, Stephen Sondheim. The productions feature the University of Utah Theatre Players.

Lagoon will be open daily at 11 a.m. through Labor Day. It will then go to week-end operations until mid-October. Next to the Lagoon Amusement Park is the Pioneer Village Campground. Camping essentials include full hook-ups, rest rooms and showers, laundry, propane, playground, a store with groceries and souvenirs and RV supplies.

On the list of shows at Lagoon are the Music Theatre at 7 and 8:30 nightly; the Entry Stage with continuous entertainment the Midway Magic Revue Wednesday through Sunday at 5:30 and 7:45 p.m.; the Wild West Shoot-out; the Lagoon Mime Troup; entertainment in Pioneeer Village; and the' Demolition Derby in the Lagoon Stadium Saturday at 7 p.m. Among the more popular rides at Lagoon this year are the new Tri-Star, Jet Star II and the very popular Roller Coaster. Get more boating on less fuel When youre thinking fuel economy, there are several things youll be doing as a matter of course that save gasoline. Call them boating practices, habits, or attitudes whatever they will provide more boating hours on less fuel. PLAN YOUR TRIP: Planning your boating excursion will avoid unnecessary running.

Fishermen, especially, should be careful not to cruise back and forth over the same area searching for different fishing hot spots. Fishermen can eliminate a lot of stops and starts by drift fishing a selected area when the wind is right. Some fishermen have equiped their boats with electric fishing motors. They can use these handy units for maneuvering their boat around whenever possible. WATER SKI DOUBLES: Repeated water skiing starts use more gasoline.

Try to keep them to a minimum. Skiing two water skiers at one time will result in a gas savings by providing a tow for two skiers at one time. FORM BOAT Lets take a tip from car poolers. Whatever your water sport fishing, water skiing, or just cruising, form a pool" of friends with similar interests to go with you. OFF THE WATER TIPS: Another important area of fuel conservation is found in trailering, fueling, and launching your outboard jig.

CAREFUL REFUELING: When fueling, be careful. Most 2-cycle outboards of recent manufacture operate on a lean 50-to-l ratio of gasoline to oil. However, many older models that previously required a 24-1 mix of the ash-based oil can now also use a 50-1 mixture of the oil is TC-W certified at 50-1 by the Boating Industry Association. Look for the certification seal on the can. If youre not sure whether you can operate your engine on 50-to-l, check with the manufacturer.

Another refueling tip: While squeezing the bulb on your fuel hose, visually check for leaks in the hose connections leaks are messy and wasteful. LAUNCHING: Get in the habit of launching and retrieving your boat from the water quickly and efficiently. Youll save gas and time. TRAILERING Make certain the air pressures in your car and trailer tires are correct. Temporarily, at least, forego those long trips in favor of nearby boating waters.

And, know your route. This will reduce the amount of running time getting there, and avoid an unnecessary search for the right road to the launching ramp. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOGO 0(V U- mL Point, Flaming Gorge, Great Salt Lake, Lake Powell, Snow Canyon, Starvation Lake and Utah Lake areas. Weather reports will be updated three times each day. Recreationists are encouraged to use the Recreation and Weather Hotline before calling Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation offices for information.

Doing so may provide the recreationist with the desired information without the need for additional calls to the Division offices. Recreationists may obtain recreation and weather information at any time of day or night by dialing 539-0140. This service is a joint effort of the Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation and the National Weather Service. Callers will be given information, updated weekly, regarding recreation activities throughout the State park system. In addition weather reports will be provided for the Bear Lake, Dead Horse We are Testing our Newspaper Advertising for Effectiveness DID YOU SEE THIS AD IN: SALT LAKE TRIBUNE DESERET NEWS FOR ALL YOUR SUMMER FUN HAIRDOS WEDNESDAY 20 OFF VIP -SENIOR CITIZENS THURSDAY 20 OFF FOR EVERYONE 'k BRAIDS $700 up LONG HAIR $300 SHAMPOO CONDITIONING shterhbtiosm msmuiE OF HAIR DESIGN I'hc ii(rru liruuhi 273 W.

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