I was overjoyed to read that the district court has not given in to the demands of San Juan County to allow motor vehicles to drive in Salt Creek in Canyonlands National Park. The canyon has been closed to off-road vehicles due to damage caused by leaking engine fluids, trampled vegetation and erosion. Without constant motor traffic, the creek environment is recovering beautifully.
The trail is mostly flat, and the freshwater stream means one doesn't need to carry water. It's ironic that motor-travel enthusiasts are only concerned about "access" to view a sandstone arch of which there are hundreds in Utah.
Amy Brunvand
Salt Lake City
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