Dragon Fly River LbNA #31930
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Midway |
| County: | Wasatch |
| State: | Utah |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Desert Traveler  |
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| Found by: | D-Team |
| Last found: | May 15, 2010 |
| Status: | FFFFFFaFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Jun 16, 2007 |
Within the state of Utah are numerous beautiful mountain valleys - few are as picturesque as Heber Valley (some fifty highway miles east of Salt Lake City) where the small town of Midway exists. Historically the first white Americans to visit the area were members of a fur trapping brigade led by Etienne Provost in 1824. For many years the valley was referred to as Upper Provo, and the picturesque river running south through the valley still bears the name of that explorer.
It was the completion of a wagon road through Provo Canyon in 1858 that brought the first Mormon settlers to the area. The following spring a number of Swiss emigrant families began locating in the valley along the Snake Creek, establishing two small communities. The first was a mile and a half south of present-day Midway; the second was about three miles north of the first. The more northern settlement was called Mound City due to the numerous nearby limestone formations that still exist. In 1866 because of Indian hostilities during the Black Hawk War, territorial governor Brigham Young encouraged settlers to construct forts for protection. The two Snake Creek settlements reached an agreement to build a fort “midway” between the two existing communities – hence the name of Midway. Your quest will begin in this beautiful town (where today the original Swiss heritage is so valued that a building code exists requiring a certain percentage of all exterior architecture to portray a Swiss style). Perhaps the ghosts of those early pioneers will aid you in your journey.
Clues:
From the east-side of Midway City Park, go south to Main Street (note the lovely Swiss architecture along your way). You may notice a small antique shop on your right – you might want to stop and gather a treasure there in case you fail to locate the letterbox. Turn left on Main Street and drive approximately 1.3 miles. You’ll know you are on the correct road if it makes a long “S” curve. Soon you will see a covered wooden bridge on a bike path overlooking a cool mountain river. This river is known as one of Utah’s premiere fishing rivers. Immediately before the bridge you’ll take the road to your right and travel between two stone pillars. Park in the angler’s lot and start out on the footpath heading south past an information board. If you pass a rusty gate about 50 steps from the board, you’ll know you’re heading in the right direction. Continue down the path until the chain link fence that is on your right runs out. About 15 steps more will bring you in view of this stunning river. Head toward the river – to your left you’ll notice a large flat rock, suitable for sitting and gazing at the dragon flies playing about the water. Sit and enjoy the view as you make sure no one is watching. When the coast is clear, you’ll find your prize under the edge of the rock you are sitting on, toward the shrubbery edge.
It was the completion of a wagon road through Provo Canyon in 1858 that brought the first Mormon settlers to the area. The following spring a number of Swiss emigrant families began locating in the valley along the Snake Creek, establishing two small communities. The first was a mile and a half south of present-day Midway; the second was about three miles north of the first. The more northern settlement was called Mound City due to the numerous nearby limestone formations that still exist. In 1866 because of Indian hostilities during the Black Hawk War, territorial governor Brigham Young encouraged settlers to construct forts for protection. The two Snake Creek settlements reached an agreement to build a fort “midway” between the two existing communities – hence the name of Midway. Your quest will begin in this beautiful town (where today the original Swiss heritage is so valued that a building code exists requiring a certain percentage of all exterior architecture to portray a Swiss style). Perhaps the ghosts of those early pioneers will aid you in your journey.
Clues:
From the east-side of Midway City Park, go south to Main Street (note the lovely Swiss architecture along your way). You may notice a small antique shop on your right – you might want to stop and gather a treasure there in case you fail to locate the letterbox. Turn left on Main Street and drive approximately 1.3 miles. You’ll know you are on the correct road if it makes a long “S” curve. Soon you will see a covered wooden bridge on a bike path overlooking a cool mountain river. This river is known as one of Utah’s premiere fishing rivers. Immediately before the bridge you’ll take the road to your right and travel between two stone pillars. Park in the angler’s lot and start out on the footpath heading south past an information board. If you pass a rusty gate about 50 steps from the board, you’ll know you’re heading in the right direction. Continue down the path until the chain link fence that is on your right runs out. About 15 steps more will bring you in view of this stunning river. Head toward the river – to your left you’ll notice a large flat rock, suitable for sitting and gazing at the dragon flies playing about the water. Sit and enjoy the view as you make sure no one is watching. When the coast is clear, you’ll find your prize under the edge of the rock you are sitting on, toward the shrubbery edge.