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Official National Scenic Byway Hwy 143 Passport

Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau581 N. Main, Ste A

Cedar City, UT 84721435-586-5124 or 800-354-4849

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Patchwork Parkway – National Scenic Byway Hwy 143:To be designated as a National Scenic Byway, a road must possess outstanding examples of at least one of six intrinsic qualities: historic, cultural, natural, scenic, recreational and archaeological. Hwy 143 features all six of these intrinsic qualities.

In the autumn of 2009 Hwy 143 was named Utah’s newest National Scenic Byway in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This passport is designed to help visitors explore and experience all the facets of this unique and scenic byway.

The Story:The name “Patchwork Parkway” comes from the heroic story of a group of 7 men who, during the harsh winter of 1864, set out to cross the plateau from Panguitch to Parowan in search of food and supplies for their starving colony. The only way they could cross the deep snow was to lay a relay of patchwork quilts over the snow. As the main highway between these two communities, travelers not only take this road to get from point A to point B, but to see the diverse beauty and offerings along the way.

So have fun, keep your eyes open and your sense of adventure close as youEXPLORE Hwy 143.

Utah’s Patchwork Parkway Sponsors:

Utah’s Patchwork Parkway CommitteeGarfield County

Iron CountyGarfield County Tourism – Bryce Canyon Country

Cedar City-Brian Head TourismParowan City

Brian Head TownPanguitch City

Paiute Indian Tribe of UtahFive County Association of Governments

Parowan Chamber of CommerceBrian Head Chamber of Commerce

Panguitch Main Street, Inc.Utah Department of Transportation

Utah State Scenic Byway CommitteeUtah Office of Tourism – Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesDixie National Forest - USFS

National Park Service/Cedar Breaks National MonumentBureau of Land Management

Federal Highway Administration – National Scenic Byway Program

On June 11th, visit at least four of the 8 locations along Scenic Byway 143 to • receive your “Official Intrinsic Value” stamps in your passport. Booths, tents and volunteers will be found along Hwy 143 at the following locations:

Explore the scenic wonders of the newest National Scenic Byway and discover the • qualities that helped make Hwy 143 the “Patchwork Parkway.” Take your time using your passport to see the sights and wonders that are around every turn. Take a hike, take a picture or just enjoy the drive.

Participating passport locations (after June 11th):Cedar City ~ Brian Head Visitor Center (581 N. Main St., Cedar City)Parowan Visitor Center (73 N. Main, Parowan)Parowan Library (16 S. Main, Parowan)Brian Head Visitor Center (56 N. Hwy 143, Brian Head)Panguitch City/Library (25 S. 200 E., Panguitch)Blue Pine Motel (100 N. Main, Panguitch)Forest Service Visitor Center (Duck Creek & Red Canyon)

On June 11th, visit at least four of the 8 locations along Scenic Byway 143 to

- Hidden Haven (between mile marker 8 & 9)- Mammoth Creek turn off (mile marker 29)- Corner of Main and Center in (Panguitch)- LDS Chapel Parking Lot Panguitch Lake

- Parowan Rock Church (100 W Center, Parowan)- Brian Head Chamber & Visitors Center (56 N Hwy 143, Brian Head)

- Rattlesnake Creek Trail head- Official information booth in Panguitch (25 S. 200 E., Panguitch)

Scenic qualities show that the characteristics of the landscape are strikingly distinct and offer a pleasing and most memorable visual experience. All elements of the landscape contribute to the quality of the corridor’s visual environment.

Where to find Scenic:• Hidden Haven (between mile marker 8 & 9)

• Cedar Breaks National Monument

• Mammoth Creek (mile marker 29)

• Brian Head Peak (mile marker 18)

• Panguich Lake

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Things to Do and See on Hwy 143:

Parowan Gap – Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and managed by the BLM, the Parowan Gap is a “gallery” of exquisite and well-preserved American Indian rock carvings known as petroglyphs.

Hidden Haven – A 1 mile hike accessed between mile markers 8 and 9 on Hwy 143 takes hikers on a nature excursion that winds through a wildlife study area and riparian zone* (a riparian zone is situated along a river or stream) and then traverses to the base of a 20 foot waterfall.

Brian Head Town – Not just a winter ski resort, Brian Head is host to summer fun as well. The mountain biking at Brian Head Town has gained worldwide notoriety as one of the best places in the west. The ski lift transforms to a “Sky Ride” where sightseers and mountain bikers can get a birds-eye view of the vistas at the top and take in fresh mountain air and vistas.

Cedar Breaks National Monument – Cedar Breaks National Monument is a scenic gem with a variety of activities and events. Erosion is constantly carving away this giant amphitheater along the western edge of the Markagunt plateau. Colored by the presence of iron and manganese oxide, this limestone Clarion formation is made up of intricate ridges, pinnacles and buttresses. From sunrise to sunset, in blazing sun or cloudy periods, the rocks of Cedar Breaks display a rainbow of warm hues.

Mammoth Creek – Mile post 29. A great spot for a picnic, at this stop you will find remnants of volcanic activity on Cedar Mountain. Geologists believe that some of this lava rock is not more than 2,000 years old. Much of the lava did not come from a central volcano but welled up from cracks and fissures in the earth’s surface.

Recreation qualities involve both active and passive outdoor recreational activities such as downhill skiing, rafting, boating, fishing, hiking, and scenic driving. The activities are dependent upon natural and cultural elements of the corridor’s landscape.

Where to find Recreation:• Hidden Haven (between mile marker 8 & 9)

• Cedar Breaks National Monument

• Panguitch Lake

• Brian Head – Summer and Winter

activities

• White Bridge Campground (6 miles from

Panguitch Lake)

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Panguitch Lake – The Lake has approximately 10 miles of shoreline and is ideal for year-round fishing. In the summer you find excellent fishing for some of the largest rainbow trout in Utah. There are plenty of activities to enjoy in the area including: mountain biking, ATV riding and horseback riding.

White Bridge Campground – Located 6 miles from Panguitch Lake, White Bridge provides excellent biking, hiking, boating and ATVing opportunities as well as fishing for Rainbow trout in Panguitch Creek which runs along the edge of the campground.

Natural qualities apply to those features that may have evidence of minimal human activity but generally predate the arrival of human populations and may include geological formations, fossils, landform, water bodies, vegetation, and wildlife.

Where to find Natural:• Hidden Haven (between mile marker 8&9)

• Cedar Breaks National Monument

• Mammoth Creek (mile maker 29)

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Historic qualities encompass legacies of the past that are distinctly associated with the physical elements of the landscape that educate the viewer and stir an appreciation for the past. The historic elements may include buildings, settlement patterns, and other examples of human activity.

Where to find Historic:• Historic Districts in Parowan

and Panguitch

• Parowan Rock Church (100 S and Main St.)

• Parowan Cemetery (73 N Main)

• Quilt Walk, Panquitch (June)

• Quilt Walk Park (90 E Center St, Panguitch)

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Downtown Historic Districts in Parowan and Panguitch:Parowan - Settled January 13, 1851, Parowan is southern Utah’s oldest community. Many of the original Parowan settlers went on to establish other areas of the west, including Cedar City, St. George and Las Vegas, NV. That’s why Parowan is affectionately called the “Mother Town of the West”.

Historic Old Rock Church (Parowan) – The oldest church building in southern Utah. The Rock Church currently houses the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum which features one of the largest collections of pioneer photographs and artifacts in southern Utah.

Parowan Cemetery – Features the largest collection of mid-nineteenth century headstone artistry and craftsmanship in southern Utah. It may seem odd to visit a cemetery, but Parowan Cemetery boasts the unique different styles of seven rock masons.

Historic Panguitch – Panguitch is a Paiute Indian word, meaning “Big Fish.” The Paiute Indians would catch “Big Fish” from the lake just above town. The name became Panguitch for both the lake and the city. The first settlement was abandoned in 1866 because of the Black Hawk Indian War. But determined settlers returned in 1871.

Part of the pioneer heritage of Panguitch can be seen in the beautiful red brick homes and buildings throughout the community. These beautiful red brick homes were influenced by both English and Dutch architectural designs.

Quilt Walk Park – Located in the Panguitch Historic Downtown, 90 E Center St, the Park features a statue dedicated in 2010 which portrays the Quilt Walk, 7 benches depict part of the history for each man that took part in the original trek, as well as a beautiful quilt medallion stamped into the walks.

Archeological qualities involve physical evidence of historic or prehistoric human life or activity that is visible such as: ruins, artifacts, structural remains, and other physical evidence.

Where to find Archeological:• Parowan Gap (10.5 miles west on 400 N from

Parowan)

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Cultural qualities highlight significant customs or traditions of a distinct group of people. Cultural features include: crafts, music, dance, rituals, festivals, speech, food, special events, and vernacular architecture. For a complete listing of year round events:

Visit www.ScenicSouthernUtah.com and www.BryceCanyonCountry.com

Annual Cultural Events:Parowan: Car Show – June 4 Iron County Fair – September 1-5 Fall Festival – October 8Cedar City: Utah Shakespearean Festival - June 23- October 29 Utah Summer Games - June 1-29 Livestock and Heritage Festival – Oct. 28-30Brian Head: Brian Head Arts and Crafts Festival – July 2-4 Oktoberfest – September 17-18Panguitch Quilt Walk – June 8-11 Panguitch Balloon Fest – June 24-26 Panguitch Invitational Rodeo – July 20-22 Bryce ATV Rally - August 24-27

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