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~O'I~~^ r) v_v) . CHAPrlll VII RELRE)._TION, FISH, Ant' '"lILDLIFE What tourism will mean to the future econonu of the area ....ill depend largely upon the facilities and services provided not only in the area but also in adjacent areas which ~ill tend to compete for the tourists' atten- tion and spendil'.g. There is little doubt that an influx of travelers in future years will be a factor in strep~hening the economic base. The uniqueness of the study area is beyond question. However, it is only a portion of the Golden Circle complex. Many other areas of national significance are within the circle. These areas and the support facili- ties accompanying them will compete with the study area. They will not be conpetitors in the sense of detractors but they will siphon off recreation- lsts unless comparable facilities are developed. Thus it is imperative that quality developnent be made in recognition of the unique character of the canyon country. Every development, no natter the size, should be re- lated to the .....hole. The present undeveloped state of the area nakes such an approach attainable. . - - .f~#':;' _ ~ :;L:~'; .~ ::?r-~~' ~; "- ~, .4 ~."...~r-~:-~: ~- Vie... of Colorado River from. vantage point on Shafer Trail belo..... Dead Horse Poir..t. . 75 - Fe..... regions are as in- teresting geologically as the canyon country, nor do many areas offer such inter- esting history and prehis- tory, considered in light of the ruggedness of the land. Today, however, the canyon country lacks a uni- fied road net.....ork and an interpretive program. A parkway .....ould prO"lide oppor- tunities for interpreting the historical and archaeo- logical stories, as .....ell as the all-encompassing geo- logic story, and .....ould serve as a backbone for a road net- .....ork. The recreation facili- ties of Glen Canyon could provide the necessary adjunct to the parkway. A shared ad- ministration .....ould provide the correlation of the vari- ous agencies involved. Legislation has been per..ding in Congress for an appropriation to study the possibilities of a Golden Circle Scenic Park"...ay Road