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PACIFI ORTHWEST a ALASKA Yqk ON PACIFI ORTHWEST A ALASKA YqK ON (Front Cover) The beautiful Columbia River Gorge THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST and ALASKA THE great Pacific Northwest was traders eastbound, and later by west­ once considered a mysterious far-away bound fur traders, settled the question land where a mighty river came roar­ of a route to the new Northwest. ing down to the Pacific Ocean past Jesse Applegate, leader of the Great tremendous mountains and primeval Migration of 1843, called the old forests. Our young nation first heard Oregon Trail a "Path of Destiny." of it from the Lewis and Clark Ex­ Indians, ~mazed at caravans of cov­ pedition, guided over the Rocky ered wagons streaming summer after Mountains in 1805-06 by Sacajawea, summer across their untamed realm, the heroic Shoshone Indian woman. spoke mystically of the "White Man's Big Medicine Road." It was a Trail of A Nature Made Highway American Home-builders. The Oregon Trail was one of the With the coming of the railroad, most remarkable natural highways however, rhe Pacific Northwest known to history. Selected originally quickly expanded into an industrial by the instincts that guide wild ani­ empire and a story book vacationland. mals in their choice of easy grades, When you travel Union Pacific today it was followed by Indians, explorers your route parallels for hundreds of and fur traders. Discovery of the miles the "hallowed ground" of this South Pass in 1812 by Astorian fur historic Oregon Trail. An "International Vacation Empire" best describes Oregon, Washing­ ton and British Columbia. Vacation travel to Alaska, our new 49th State, is, of course, recommended only dur­ ing the summer season. With a mild year 'round climate in the other states, making all forms of outdoor recrea­ Yes, you will enjoy every minute tion enjoyable, together with magnifi­ of your visit to the Pacific Northwest, cent scenery, progressive hospitable and, like thousands of others, you will cities, and friendly people, it is little return to your home tO praise it. wonder that the Pacific Northwest is a favored vacation empire. Color Photo Credits There are sightseeing trips without number, by train, automobile, sight­ In addition to reprodu ti on of <"ol r seeing buses, and by boat. Mountain photos taken by Union Pa ific ~t.tff pho tographers, we wish to acknowlcd,11 ddt sports, summer and winter, hiking, tiona! fine color subjc t from lllC\ well horseback riding, camping, swimming known Paci fi c Nonhwe\t phot()}lraph r~ . and golf on evergreen perfect courses. Ray Atkcson of Portl and ; Bob and Jra Thrilling sport for fishermen and pring f Edm nds, Wa h.; teve Mc­ utche n, An horage, Alaska; and Charles hunters. Water sports of all kinds on tt, M Kinley Park, Alaska. Also to the rivers, placid ocean ways, Puget Sound following for both photographic and infor­ and inland lakes of exquisite beauty. mation material: Canadian Pacific Ry.; Farther on in this book you will Greater Vancouver Tourist Ass'n.; Oregon State Highway Commission; Department of find more detailed information in the Commerce, Olympia, Washington; Alaska sections devoted to Oregon, Washing­ Visitors Ass 'n. News Bureau; and Gray Line ton, British Columbia and Alaska. of Juneau, Alaska. IDAHO "The Gem of The Mountains" AT THE gateway to the Pacific The Snake River Valley is Idaho's Northwest is Idaho, and the gateway most populous region with prosperous city is Pocatello. Here the Union cities of Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Pacific built the first of its great Falls and Boise, the state capital. In freight marshalling or classification this area most of the state's widely ad­ yards for expediting transcontinental vertised potatoes are grown. freight to and from the northwest. At North of the valley to the Canadian Pocatello the Chicago-Omaha-Portland border is the greatest continuous mass line intersects with the Los Angeles­ of mountains in the nation. Shoshone Butte service. All passenger, mail, and is the southern gateway to this un­ freight transfers are made here for rivaled vacation country. Best known points east, west, south and north. are Ketchum and the internationally During the summer season, Poca­ famed summer and winter resort of tello is the "crossroads of the North­ Sun Valley. Farther west are Payette west" tourist traffic . the gateway Lakes and Boise River playground. to Yellows.tone and Grand Teton Na­ tional Parks. (See page 4) (Continued on Page 5) GRAND TETON YELLOWSTON NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL PARK THIS smaller bur spectacularl y beau tiful 'II II · oldc'r and larJ;csr of our national Park, while a neighbor of Yell owstone, is p.arb IS " Nature's Wonderland." Poets have entirely different. It is the famed J ac k­ written about it, and artists have painted son Hole area, rich in pioneer history when ir, bur ro believe char such a region is pos­ it was the crossroads of the North Ameri­ sible, you must see with your own eyes irs can fur trade. geysers, bubbling cauldrons, canyons, and The Teton range is an imposing sight other phenomena, plus the variety of am­ of rugged snow-capped peaks. Besides irs mal wild life. pinnacled peaks and canyons are many Year after year the most popular rail beautiful lakes, glaciers and a forest em­ gateway is Union P,1cific's at West Yellow­ pire. The Snake River begins nearby. stone, Montana, ri ~ hr on the Park border, You may enter via Union Pacific gate­ and the nea rc" to Old Faithful Geyser. way ar Victor, Idaho, and leave via West From here hu\t:\ of th · Yellowstone Park Y ellowsrone seeing both parks on one Company rakl' you 011 J w mforrable tour easy tour. of the Park, 1topp1nv .at m famous hotels Grand Teton Lodge Company operates or lodges Jt Old I .111 hh1l , Lake, Canyon or rhe new and fabulous Jackson Lake Lodge, Mammoth Jenny Lake Lodge, new Colter Bay area, The wondt·l ol !111 I'11rk are explained as well as sightseeing buses. In this area, to you an It·• lull • 1 'tllllcd walks by the too, are many fine dude ranches. RanJ.tCtl .111.! 1111 r It 1 of the National Park !-1<'1\ 11 r• 4 (Continued /rom Page 3) more big game including deer, elk, The scenic climax is the Stanley moose, bear, mountain goat and big­ Basin, with its beautiful lakes, forest horn sheep, than Idaho's wilderness and meadows at the base of the aspir­ areas. ing peaks of the Sawtooth Range. A Near Sun Valley is also Idaho's paradise for fishermen, trail riders and . Craters of the Moon National Monu­ hunters, much of its grandeur is pre­ ment with its fantastic volcanic craters, served in the Sawtooth Primitive Area. lava caves and cinder cones which Farther north, in the Bitter-root give it the same pock-marked look as Range, is the largest stretch of wild the surface of the moon. mountain and forest country left in Boise, the capital, is noted for its the United States. Here at the head­ beautiful flower gardens and great waters of the Salmon, Selway and orchards in rhe area. Clearwater rivers, are three million But before we leave Idaho let's have acres of protected wilderness. Prob­ a look at one of its famous attrac­ ably no place in the nation contains tions . .. Sun Valley. , 5 SUN VALLEY Internationally Famous Sports Center NESTLING in a bowl-shaped val­ There are ski runs and slopes to your ley of the Sawtooth Mountains in liking whether you are a beginner or central Idaho is Sun Valley, America's an expert ... with eight electrically foremost year 'round sports resort. operated ski-lifts you are assured more Sun Valley opened in 1936 first as downhill skiing than anywhere in the a ski resort, but soon became equally world. There's also ice-skating, sleigh popular as a summer playground. rides, outdoor warmwater swimming, It was the first to introduce the and the gay "after ski" fun. In the popular and inexpensive "Learn-to­ evening you'll enjoy informal dancing Ski" weeks, and now offers "Learn-to­ and entertainment at the Lodge, Chal ­ Skate" weeks during the summer. lenger Inn and Holiday Hut. Sun Valley's ski school is the largest Sun Valley didn't "just happen" to and most experienced in the country. become America's most popular winter sports resort. Nature endowed it with dren are delighted with the supervised long, sunny slopes, ski-perfect powder playground, and baby sitters are avail­ snow and calm, wind-free climate. able at any time so the parents may Add to that the excellent accommoda­ have more freedom. tions and service and you'll see why There's a variety of accommoda­ Sun Valley is the "Mecca" for skiers tions tO fit your vacation budget. You the world o'er. are sure tO find just what you want Sun Valley summers with warm at luxurio~s Sun Valley Lodge, com­ sunny days, cool nights, and pollen­ fortable Challenger Inn with room free air, at an elevation of 6,000 feet, rates as low as $10 per day, European make it ideal for family vacations. plan, or the so economically priced Nice thing about Sun Valley .. "Chalet-Dormitories" with four beds you don't have to be an athlete to to a room. Wherever you stay all enjoy its many charms. There's a facilities are open to you . with wonderful variety of fun for all­ real Western hospitality. from outdoor ice skating,· riding, ten­ Union Pacific Domeliners and nis, and swimming ... to golf, fishing, Streamliners, from both East and skeet shooting, and ski lift riding.
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