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U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of the Interior Visitor Guide - Summer 2004 U.S. Forest Service National Park Service Uinta National Forest Timpanogos Cave National Monument Timpanogos Reflections Emergency: 911 Journey to the Mount Sheriff: (801) 375-3601 Traditions on the Mount Timpanogos Trail INSIDE: Welcome! . 2 n July 1945, a father took his eight-year-old son on a hike. But as they were hiking up the Canyon Passes . 2 mountainside, the boy realized that this hike was diff erent than their previous outings. Leave No Trace . 3 For the fi rst time he was going to reach the lofty summit of Mt. Timpanogos and sign his name in the book at the glass summit hut! Fire Safety in American I Fork Canyon . 4 He would never forget it. hike began on the following day and as Roberts later Visitor Services. 4 So began the fi rst of many hikes to the top of Mount remembered, “took nearly 8 hours to reach the summit Timpanogos for young Alfred Pace III. On succeeding since there were no real trails up the mountain side, and Volunteer Opportunities . 5 adventures very often his four brothers and six sisters, much of the distance led through dense underbrush. The mom,mom, uncles,uncles, andand cousinscousins camecame along,along, too.too. EvenEven thethe familyfamily partyparty fi nnallyally fifi n inishedshed thethe hikehike andand reachedreached Fun and Learning at the dog made it to the top. campcamp afterafter dark,dark, wearyweary Monument Bookstore . 5 ItIt waswas a PacePace familyfamily traditiontradition toto butbut delighteddelighted atat whatwhat Ranger Programs . 7 climb together to the summit theythey hadhad seenseen andand of Mt. Timpanogos. experienced.”experienced.” Kid’s Korner . 7 Alfred recalls, “The fi rst TheThe followingfollowing time I almost got killed. As year,year, inin 1913,1913, RobertsRoberts Find Your Way Around dad and I reached the ‘saddle’ addedadded a pre-hikepre-hike American Fork Canyon . 8 near the top, it was icy, and I programprogram forfor thethe slipped.slipped. ThenThen dad,dad, holdingholding mymy eveeve ofof thethe hike.hike. ItIt handhand slidslid tootoo andand wewe werewere nearnear becamebecame soso popularpopular WELCOME TO YOUR thethe cliffcliff lledge!edge! LLuckily,uckily, thatthat Theater-in-Theater-in- dad’sdad’s shoeshoe caughtcaught the-Pinesthe-Pines waswas “NEW” CANYON! ontoonto a rockrock andand constructedconstructed justjust The 2003-2004 seasons have meant the stopped our forfor thethe purposepurpose realization of several key improvements in American Fork Canyon. slide.” ofof thisthis grandgrand From modernized rest rooms and Now eventevent thatthat oftenoften equestrian facilities at campsites, to new retired, includedincluded handrails and an entrance shel- Alfred has bonfibonfi rres,es, ter at Timpanogos Cave, there’s reachedreached thethe toptop theater,theater, a great deal of progress being ofof thethe mountainmountain fi rreworks,eworks, made. Appreciate the comfort of 2323 times.times. DuringDuring awardsawards andand singing.singing. our new wheelchair accessible picnic tables. Enjoy a stimulating 22 of those of those TheThe issuingissuing ofof badgesbadges toto allall evening program with the fam- adventuresadventures hehe achievedachieved thethe featfeat thosethose whowho mademade itit toto thethe summitsummit waswas begunbegun ily. It’s all here for you! Did we as part of the famous and historic inin 19301930 andand AlfredAlfred waswas proudproud toto havehave earnedearned mention the newspaper you’re Timpanogos Hike. hishis fi rrstst bbadgeadge iinn 11945.945. HHee ccollectedollected mmoreore aass holding right now? It’s a brand Begun in 1912, Brigham Young thethe yearsyears wentwent onon followingfollowing thethe footstepsfootsteps ofof hishis new addition for 2004. Many of University coach E.L. Roberts father,father, AlfredAlfred PacePace II.II. HisHis fatherfather participatedparticipated inin �������� �� these enhancements have been paid for with use fees collected organized the “Timpanogos Hike” as the every summit hike between 1930 and 1970 and ����� ������� ����� ��������� at the entrance stations and culminating event of activities for his summer school he is believed to be the only person who has a cave as part of the fee demon- students. For that fi rst year, the 22 students spent the entire complete collection of these now rare badges. stration program. day making the journey from central Provo to Wildwood, The hiking and camping tradition established by We hope you’ll enjoy these wonderful in Provo Canyon, and then onto the steep grade of North Alfred II and Phyllis Pace for their family made a lasting new “creature comforts,” and especially Fork to Stewart’s Flat (present-day Sundance). The all the beauty American Fork Canyon has Continued on page 3 to offer. So, whether you’re staying for 3 hours, 3 days, or 3 weeks, we trust you’ll like all the improvements for 2004. We think it’s progress you will truly Things to Do 3 Nature Calendar 6 Go Underground 5 enjoy! UserFee Wherever you see these symbols, you’ll know your entrance fees are hard at work helping to fund those projects. Thank you for helping to make a difference in your parks and forests. UTAH’S PUBLIC LANDS Timpanogos Refl ections American Fork Canyon Timpanogos Refl ections is published twice Forest or yearly by the National Park Service, Timpa- Welcome! nogos Cave National Monument, and Forest Service, Uinta National Forest, to enhance For over a century, our Monument? visitor experience. National Forests and Parks Editor-in-Chief: have been places where What’s the diff erence Norman E. Young, NPS Volunteer people can take a break from between the Uinta National Supervising Editor: the rigors and routine of Forest and Timpanogos Michael Gosse, NPS Chief Ranger daily life, places to recreate Cave National Monu- Editorial Assistants: and share, and places that ment? There are signs Camille Price, NPS Ranger Pam Gardner Kit T. Mullen help us mold and express for both of them in Anita Pulham, NPS Ranger our individuality. Here you can explore miles of mountain trails, American Fork Can- Royce Shelly, NPS Ranger pass through a living cave system, view wildlife among spectacular yon. Both are federal Jay Allen, NPS Ranger mountain vistas, and enjoy your favorite recreational pursuits. lands. Each exists to Anjana Khatwa, NPS Volunteer benefi t society. So what makes them Layout & Design: There are as many ways to enjoy American Fork Canyon, as there diff erent? Norman E. Young, NPS Volunteer are people who visit. The diversity of recreational opportunities Each has a diff erent history and diff erent pur- Brandon K. Kowallis, NPS Ranger here off ers something for almost everyone. While many people pose. Together they provide a wide spectrum of uses. National parks and monuments strive to keep land- Writers: enjoy American Fork Canyon from the comfort of paved scenic scapes unimpaired for future generations. Michael Gosse, NPS Chief Ranger drives, others prefer the challenge and remoteness of the canyon’s TheyThey protectprotect naturalnatural andand historichistoric fea-fea- Camille Price, NPS Ranger many unimproved roads and trails. Anita Pulham, NPS Ranger tures while off ering light-on-the-land Debbie Stringham, NPS Ranger recreation. Park Rangers work for While vigorous activities can he fun and stimulating, some of the National Park Service, an bureau Norman E. Young, NPS Volunteer the fi nest things American Fork Canyon has to off er can only be Dave Palazzolo, Forest Service of the Department of the Interior. enjoyed by slowing down. Take some time, walk quietly, look, National forests, managed under a Feature Story: listen, and the landscape will open up to you. The mountains have Anita Pulham, NPS Ranger “multiple“multiple use” concept,concept, provideprovide ser-ser- their own mystical voice, the forests and meadows a potpourri of vicesvices andand commoditiescommodities thatthat maymay includeinclude Photographers: fragrance, the air is cool and clear, and the scene is a backdrop for Ken Kyburz, NPS Ranger lumber, cattle grazing, minerals, and recre- lifetime memories. Brandon Kowalis, NPS Ranger ation with or without vehicles. Forest Rangers work for the Forest Service, an bureau within the Depart- Illustrators: We hope that as you walk the trails or drive the mountain ment of Agriculture. Elizabeth Kovacs, NPS Ranger roads you will refl ect on the importance of these areas and the Debbie Stringham, NPS Ranger Both bureau’s manage wilderness and other areas responsibility we all share to care for them. All that is here is yours where they strive for maximum protection of natural Cartographer: to enjoy. It is also part of a great national legacy to be proudly resources. For example the Lone Peak and Faye Wheeler, Forest Service passed to future generations. Take a moment to celebrate this Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Areas magnifi cent canyon, and embrace the beauty and wonder of our are part of the Uinta National Forest. Please address comments to: heritage. Forests and monuments may have Editor, Timpanogos Refl ections diff erent rules in order to meet their Timpanogos Cave NM Sincerely, goals. Stop at the Timpanogos Cave RR 3, Box 200 Visitor Center or the Pleasant Grove American Fork, UT 84003-9800 Ranger District to check what activities Help preserve natural resources. are permitted where. Despite some misun- Please return this paper to an en- Pam Gardner Kit T. Mullen derstanding over names, we are lucky to enjoy the trance station or Visitor Center. District