Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Utah

400 Miles - 7 Days - 3 National Parks - 2 Skinny Tires
Join the LAGBRAU FOR A 3, 7, OR 10 day bicycle tour considered by many to be the most scenic bike tour in the world. You'll enjoy cycling through the inspiring landscape of Southern Utah, including up to 5 National Parks, 3 National Monuments, 5 incredible State Parks, 4 National Forests and much more. Depending om which option choose, the route will be 155 miles in 3 days, 419 miles in 7 days, or 574 miles in 10 days.

3- Day - Sept 4-6, 2008
7 - Day Sept 7-13, 2008
10 - Day Spet 4 - 13

E-mail info@lagbrau.com

Our jump with SkyDiveUtah.com

Well, I did it... I jumped out of a prefectly good air plane and not only did I survive, it was one of the most intense and fun things I have done in some time now. I would encourage you to book your jump with www.SkyDiveUtah.com

View a full photo gallery of our skydive here!

ROCK CLIFF RECREATION AREA HOSTS TRIATHLON

Heber- Rock Cliff Recreation Area at Jordanelle State Park hosts the 10th Annual Jordanelle Triathlon Saturday, August 23. Due to heavy bike and pedestrian traffic, Rock Cliff campground is closed to camping Friday, August 22 and the area is closed to day-use visitors Saturday, August 23.

For triathlon information, please visit www.triutah.com. For park information, visit www.stateparks.utah.gov or call (435) 782-3030 or (435) 649-9540

Utah State Parks Boating Tip of the Week

Salt Lake -- With an ever-increasing demand on Utah's lakes, reservoirs and rivers, boaters have the responsibility to learn, practice and advocate safe, courteous and ethical use of our waterways. Responsibilities include learning and obeying boating safety laws and rules, being environmentally conscious, and sharing the waterways with other boaters, swimmers, and anglers.

Recent surveys indicate that more than 80 percent of Utah's registered boat owners have not completed a boating safety course. This implies that a vast majority of Utah's boaters are unaware of the basic safety equipment and navigation rules needed to operate a boat. Not only will successful completion of a boating safety course increase knowledge and participation of boating safety, it can also reduce boat insurance premiums.

For more information about boating safety courses in Utah, or for a free copy of Utah's Boating Course, visit www.stateparks.utah.gov or call (801) 538-2628 within the Salt Lake calling area or 1-800-743-3792 from outside the Salt Lake calling area.

SLC Friends of NRA Banquet Only Days Away!

The Salt Lake City Friends of NRA will hold their first Utah State banquet on Saturday, August 23rd at the Airport Hilton Ballroom, 5151 Wiley Post Way, just west of the SLC airport. Gun owners from all over the state are invited. The fun and games start at 6 p.m. and a special dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person.
At Friends of NRA banquets, you can expect live auctions, silent auctions, numerous games and bucket drawings for over $7,000.00 in unique NRA merchandise such as rifles, shotguns, handguns, sculptures, prints, optics, knives, ladies items and much more. Come prepared to have a great time!! And, remember that we are a tax-exempt organization and half of the money we raise goes into youth programs, Shooting Ranges and educational programs in Utah. The other half supports qualifying national-level programs like the Eddie Eagle Gun Safe. Program, Women On Target. and other educational and safety services.
Over the past 15 years, we have awarded over $550,000 in Utah and want to do much more. You can help us meet that goal! For banquet tickets or, more information about our Salt Lake Utah State banquet, contact one of our committee members listed below ASAP. For more info about the national Friends of NRA program, visit http://www.friendsofnra.org/

Salt Lake Friends of NRA
For banquet tickets:
Bill Hansen at 330-7996 or wehansen2@msn.com
Steve Beckstead at 280-1863 or srbeck@xmission.com
Rod Clawson at 572-0187 or rodneyclawson@comcast.net
Jon Bonnesen at 550-7282 or jebonnesen@aol.com

Saturday, August 23, 2008
6 p.m., Airport Hilton
5151 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake, Utah
Seating is limited - get your tickets Today!!!

Elk Hunting Attracts Greater Percentage of WomenMISSOULA, Mont.- New research on hunter demographics shows more women per capita are attracted to elk

MISSOULA, Mont.- New research on hunter demographics shows more women per capita are attracted to elk hunting than most other kinds of hunting, according to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

More than 60,000 elk hunters today are female. Though still predominantly a male pursuit, new data show that women compose 7.6 percent of all elk hunters. That’s greater representation than in turkey, duck, goose, dove, quail, pheasant, rabbit or squirrel hunting. In fact, among America’s most common game species, only deer hunting has a greater percentage of female participation.

“It seems a bit counterintuitive because elk hunting can be the quintessential ‘roughing it’ hunt. But, obviously, women are not intimidated by rugged country, large rifles, unpredictable weather and pursuing animals several times larger than they are,” said David Allen, president and CEO of the Elk Foundation.

The Elk Foundation’s membership magazine, “Bugle,” has long carried a regular feature titled Women in Elk Country. Articles explore many reasons why women hunt, from pure adventure to providing meat for their families. A special feature in the upcoming Nov./Dec. issue will profile hunting gear and clothing made for women.

A basic Elk Foundation membership, which includes a subscription to “Bugle,” is $35. Visit www.rmef.org or call 800-CALL-ELK. Membership also supports the Elk Foundation’s mission to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.

Research data are based on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s “2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation,” prepared for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Industry Intelligence Reports” Vol. 2, No. 9, 2008.