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TRAVEL
As pointed out each month in DESERT'S Back Country
Travel, organized recreational groups conduct projects to collect
litter left by spoilers. If these litter bugs ivould adhere to
the following Code (we often wonder if they dump their
trash in their own backyard), life in the wilderness areas of
the West would be cleaner and more enjoyable for all of us.
THE FOUR WHEELER'S CODE
As members of the American public who operate
four wheel drive vehicles to enjoy the awe-inspiring
scenery of our mountains, valleys, deserts, forests,
marshes and meadows, and all the other back country
areas of the nation, we will:
Leave the land and its vegetation as we find it.
Help preserve plant life and soil by limiting travel to
established roads and trails. Avoid cutting switch backs
and driving through moist meadows which will leave
permanent scars.
Protect the history of the nation by not disturbing
old mining camps, ghost towns, diggings, or other historic
or natural values.
Respect the rights and property of other user
groups such as miners, ranchers, fishermen, hunters
and other recreationists.
Conduct all trips in a safe-sane manner.
Accept the responsibility of keeping the back
country beautiful by packing out litter.
Give everyone we meet the courtesy of the road
as safety and courtesy are contagious.
Observe the local history, the geology of the land
and the ecology of the vegetation so that we may more
fully appreciate the splendor of our national heritage.
Students Win Conservation Award
Students of the Cupertino (California)
Junior High School will receive
this month's DESERT Conservation and
Preservation Award for their activities
in planting trees in the Big Basin Redwood
State Park.
In cooperation with the Sierra Club
and the State Department of Parks and
Recreation, the first group of 48 students
transplanted grasses and small
plants, dug a water-pipe ditch and installed
fence posts. Despite rain, cold
and snow, the students refused to leave
before they completed their project.
Later, another group assisted in planting
2000 Douglas Fir seedlings.
"It's too bad that news about the enthusiasm
and interest of these kids does
not rate front page headlines like other
activities we always read about," commented
Dennis Daggett, faculty and
Sierra Club member.
He said that as a result of the project,
others will be selected and completed.
Calendar of
Western Events
Information on Western Events must be
received at DESERT six weeks prior to scheduled
date.
JULY 1-2, ANTIQUE SHOW, Monterey
County Fairgrounds, Monterey, Calif. Sponsored
by St. Mary's By-The-Sea Episcopal
Church of Pacific Grove.
JULY 4-6, ALL-INDIAN POW WOW, Flagstaff,
Arizona. Thousands of Indians from a
score of tribes set up camp, barter, stage
dances, etc., during this world-famous event.
Parades, rodeos, ceremonial dances.
JULY 4-7, LOS ANGELES CACTUS AND
SUCCULENT SOCIETY'S annual show. Los
Angeles County Arboretum, 509 N. Baldwin
Ave., Arcadia. Admission free.
JULY 4-7, SANTA MARIA 4 WHEELERS
JAMBOREE, Oceano Sand Dunes, Pismo
Beach. Everyone invited. Write Santa Maria
4 Wheelers. P. O. Box 1386, Santa Maria,
Calif. 93454.
JULY 6 & 7, NEVADA GEM AND MIN-
ERAL SHOW, Centennial Coliseum, Reno,
Nevada. Lapidary dealers, demonstrations, displays,
cuttings, etc. Other western states participating.
Write Reno Gem & Mineral Society,
P. O. Box 2004, Reno, Nevada.
TULY 11-14, NATIONAL FOUR WHEEL
DRIVE ASSN. CONVENTION, Denver,
Colorado. Write NFWDA, 5805 West 1st,
Denver, Colo. 80226.
JULY 15-19, MILE HI JEEP CLUB MEET.
Denver, Colorado.
JULY 20 & 21, ACI CINDER RALLY,
Flagstaff, Arizona. Write ACI, Box 9295,
Phoenix, Arizona.
TULY 27 & 28, GEORGETOWN JEEPERS
JAMBOREE, Georgetown, Calif. No children
under 14. Write Jeepers Jamboree, Box
308, Georgetown, Calif. 95634.
Desert Magazine each month
will recognize either an individual
or members of an organization
who have contributed toward the
preservation or conservation of
our wilderness areas. We hope
by presenting this award it will
teach vandals and litterbugs to
change their habits and enjoy and
not destroy our natural resources.
Please send your nominations for
an individual or organization and
a description of the project to
Back Country Travel, Desert
Magazine, Palm Desert, Calif.
92260.
July, 1968 / Desert Magazine / 39