There is also access to the Henry Mountains at Hanksville. On the western slopes of the mountains is the only free-roaming, huntable herd of buffalo in the United States. The number of buffalo ranges from 300 to 400. There are also a number of nice camping areas along the road going from Hanksville toward the mountaintops.

The mountains are honeycombed with dirt roads ideal for biking, hiking and ATV use.

In Hanksville, at the BLM offices, is the restored Wolverton Mill, built in 1921 in the Henry Mountains and moved into town several years ago. It was used to mill wood and crush ore.

One thing visitors to Wayne County won't have to worry about is overcrowding. The county comprises 2,500 square miles and its resident population is 2,550 . . . and, as noted, not a single traffic light.

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Wayne County

Well known: Capitol Reef, Factory Butte, Canyonlands

Unknown: Horseshoe Canyon, Fruita, Henry Mountains

Contact: 435-425-3930 www.capitolreef.org

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