PACIFI ORTHWEST A ALASKA YqK ON

(Front Cover) The beautiful Columbia River Gorge THE 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, ; 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 -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 , 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 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, , from both East and skeet shooting, and riding. West, take you to Shoshone, Idaho, Evenings are gay and informal, with where you are met by buses from Sun music, dancing and movies. The chi!- Valley.

Sun Valley village from Penny Mountain 7 OREGON A Young State, A Historic Past

Bruno Heceta, the Spanish mariner, was Eastern Oregon the first white person to see the coast of what is now Oregon in 1775. Capt. Robert From the East the Union Pacific train­ Gray, in 1792, was the first to sail up enter Oregon at Nyssa, and near Hunting the river now bearing his ship's name, the ton again touches the Old Oregon Trail , Columbia. where the Snake River is crossed for the Explorations by Lewis and Clark, who last time. Here the Old West still live; wintered on the Oregon Coast in 1805-06, with cowboys, Indians, miners and loggen led later to the greatest migration of peo­ much in evidence. ple in history, during the 1840's and 50's. Baker is the center of a sportsman\ Out of this great Oregon Country sprang paradise, for big game hunting and du

8 Wallowa Lake in Eastern Oregon The world-famous Pendleton "Round-Up" COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

YOUR first glimpse of the Colum­ bia River, when arriving from the East on the Domeliner "City of Port­ land," is about 80 miles east of The Dalles. You'll want to be up by 6 a.m. to see this wondrous "River of the West." For many miles it forms the bound­ ary between Oregon and Washington. Beacon Rock, St. Peter's Dome, then It cuts a water level passage for Union Horsetail Falls, Oneonta Gorge, and Pacific through the Cascade Moun­ the finest waterfall in the Columbia tains. Your train affords unsurpassed Gorge, Multnomah. Before reaching scenic views for over 200 miles. From Portland you'll see the graceful Bridal time to time the grandeur of Mt. Veil and Latourell Falls. Hood, Mt. Adams and other peaks of Eastbound from Portland the sched ­ the Cascades may be seen. As the ule of the Domeliner "City of Port­ Gorge deepens you cross dashing land" brings all of this beautiful streams, pass many waterfalls along scenery to you again in the early the great palisades . . . you'll see afternoon. 10 , THE DALLES BONNEVILLE DAM AS you approach The Dalles from the THE "Bridge of the Gods" spans the east, Mt. Hood looms out of the foothills Columbia at Cascade Locks; then the great to the south . . . and enroute east this is Bonneville Dam appears. The Dam was your last look at Mt. Hood. completed in 1938, at a cost of more than 'The Dalles" is derived from the French $100,000,000, and provides much of the word "dalle" meaning flagstone and was power for the Pacific Northwest. applied to the narrows of the Columbia A sight the visitor will long remember River above the present city by early is that of salmon ascending fish ladders on French-Canadian fur traders. Early in 1957 their journey from the sea to their spawn­ the spillway gates of The Dalles Dam were ing grounds. This fishway is a staircase of lowered and a 27-mile reservoir was formed, water, which saved the salmon industry in covering the once famed Celilo Falls. This Oregon. The annual migration of Colum­ new hydroelectric project provides new bia River salmon occurs usually in late power and irrigation for industrial and April and early May, and at intervals until agricultural development. late September. The Dam is 42 miles east Today the city of The Dalles is a trade of• Ponland, and may be easily visited on center for a wide area featuring canneries bus tours from that city. and lumber industries.

Bonneville Dam harnesses the Columbia River MT. HOOD LOOP TOUR

AN interesting side trip to be made glaciers of Oregon's mightiest moun­ from either Hood River or Portland is tain, through moss-draped timberlines the one to snow-clad Mt. Hood, which to irrigated orchards, and back through rears its venerable crest 11,245 feet the rugged Columbia River Gorge, to above sea level. the bulb and rose farms on the edge of From Hood River, the valley of Portland. same name extending 20 miles south, High on Mt. Hood's southern slope from the Columbia to Mt. Hood, is an is rustic Timberline Lodge where you area noted for the finest of apples, may wish to spend some vacation time. pears, and cherries. Its genial climate It is a mecca for winter sports fam makes the region attractive all year for and summer vacationists. Skiing is fishing, hunting and recreation. popular from early fall until late June From Portland the Loop Tour com­ Excellent accommodations are avail ­ bines two of Oregon's major scenic able at reasonable rates. Timberline areas, the Columbia River Gorge and Lodge is owned by the Federal Gov Mr. Hood. The scenic drive via Crown ernment and leased by the Forest Serv­ Point passes 11 waterfalls in 10 miles ice to private operation. Located at and provides access to eight State 6,000 ft. elevation, it is just three­ Parks. In a day's time you can go from and-a-half miles below the summit of Portland past the rhododendrons to the Mt. Hood. Above the lodge, nine

12 If glaciers form vast perpetual snow MUL TNOMAH FALLS fields. The "Magic Mile" chair lift carries FROM the Astra Dome cars on the tourists in summer and skiers in win­ "" your eyes have ter up a thousand feet higher on Mt. feasted on the enchanting scenes of Hood to one of Oregon's finest van­ the Columbia River Gorge . . . and tage points. now, your train passes directly in front The activities at Timberline Lodge of Multnomah Falls, affording a per­ are varied. A short drive away leads fect view. This beautiful column of to the famous Deschutes River where water falls 541 feet down a sheer cliff some of the finest trout fishing can be hesitates upon a terrace, then plunge~ had. There's a near-by golf course. another 79 feet. As it tumbles into Horseback riding and pack trips are the pool at the base of the cliff it available. For those who seek relaxa­ forms a white veil of misty spray. But tion without active sports there are you'll want to come back on a tour nature walks in wooded glades of the from Portland to enjoy it at leisure; it's national forest and the Alpine mead­ an entrancing sight to see the falls ows are smothered in wild flowers. flood-lighted at night.

PORTLAND "The Rose City"

YOU will enjoy cosmopolitan Portland, the Art Museum; Sanctuary of Our Sorrow­ the Pacific Northwest's famed "City of ful Mother, an open air grotto; Forestry Roses." It is not an empty boast that "For Building; Museum of Science and Industry; you a rose in Portland grows." Early in Planetarium and famous landmarks of pio­ ] une each year the people of Portland neer days. College and high school football honor the rose in a week-long, world­ games are played in the Multnomah Civic famous "Portland Rose Festival." The Stadium. During the summer season Port­ mythical "Kingdom of Rosaria" is ruled by land has Pacific Coast League baseball, a queen and princesses chosen from the horse racing at Portland Meadows and grey­ city schools. Thousands of visitors come for hound racing at Fairview Track. the pageantry, parades, water and ski races, Portland is the hub of a wide variety of coronation ceremony and special events. vacation playgrounds: Mount Hood and Located on the Willamette River near its Timberline Lodge, the Columbia River confluence with the mighty Columbia, 110 Scenic Tour, and less than 100 miles to the miles from the ocean, Portland is the west is Oregon's spectacular shoreline with largest fresh-water maritime port on the fine beach parks. To the south are the awe­ Pacific Coast, and is served by over fifty some Oregon Caves, and Na­ steamship lines. tional Park. Views to the north and east Portland's ideal location at the head of present inspiFing scenes climaxed by Mount the prosperous Willamette Valley, the goal St. Helens and Mount Hood. of the immigrants of covered wagon days, In the city an organized 50-mile scenic is one of the many reasons for its growth drive has been charted covering all the to a city of over 400,000 people, with points of tourist interest. The Portland more than 800,000 in the metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Visitors Informa­ area. tion Center at 1200 S.W. Front Avenue, In the city is vacation recreation to suit staffed wich courteous attendants, provides everyone . . . there are 54 parks; for in­ free information and literature. stance , the 103-acre Washington Park The Union Pacific has paid tribute to boasts the International Rose Test Gardens, Portland by naming its two popular trains a zoo, aviary, and famous statuary. There serving the Pacific Northwest after the city: are 18 golf courses, 10 are public with the Domeliner "City of Portland" and the very low fees. Other points of interest are "Portland Rose."

Portland's skyline and Mt. Hood from International Rose Test Gardens 15 SOUTHERN OREGON CENTRAL OREGON SOUTH from Portland you'll be interested THE EASTERN slope and valleys below in Corvallis, home of Oregon State Col­ the Skyline Trail is an Eden of lakes, peak , lege; Eugene, home of the State University; forests and famed trout streams. From Mt. Springfield, west entrance to the beautiful Jefferson and the Metolius River on the McKenzie River area; and Roseburg, the north, and peaks of the Three Sisters, to "Timber Capital of America." Crater and Klamath Lakes on the south, An abundance of scenic charm makes you'll never put away your camera or fish ­ Southern Oregon a "must" on your Beaver ing rod. State vacation. You'll find Gold Rush his­ The city of Bend is located on the tory preserved at Jacksonville, near Med­ Deschutes River where there is fine fishing ford. At Ashland the annual Shakespearean as well as in Paulina and East Lakes nearby. Festival is staged during all of August each Other attractions are age-old lava beds, year. The Rogue and Umpqua Rivers are petrified wood and a haven for rock haunts of experienced trout fishermen. hounds. Forest and State Park facilities Grants Pass is the northern terminus of the supplement modern accommodations. famous Redwood Empire.

The Three Sisters and Broken Top Mountain across panorama of Central Oregon A golden statue of ''The Pioneer" tops State Capitol in Salem

SAlEM THE CAPITAL of Oregon is the state's second largest city. The Willamette Insti· tute (now University) at Salem , was founded in 1842. Salem is the site of the Cherryland Festival each July, and the Oregon State Fair in September. Twenty-eight miles east of Salem is Silver Falls State Park. The region is com­ prised of 1,500 acres of wooded canyons and precipitous chasms, including nine waterfalls, six being over I 00 feet high. It has excellent picnic grounds and a modern lodge. with miles of winding passages, large OREGON CAVES rooms, and hundreds of stalagmites and stalactites, many centuries old. The Oregon HIGH in the heart of the Siskiyou Moun­ Caves National Monument, open May to tains is a great series of weird and amazing October, is about 3 7 miles by auto-tour caverns known as "The Marble H ills of from Grants Pass. A Swiss type Chateau Oregon." The caves are a marvel to behold, provides modern accommodations.

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CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

ON THIS SPOT, about 7,000 years ago, also leads daily walks along the Park's stood the mighty 12,000 foot volcano, trails pointing out rare flowers, birds and . This great mountain lit­ wild life ... and to remind you "Do Not erally "blew its top," when one of the Feed The BearJ!" earth's greatest eruptions occurred, causing The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout the mountaintop to collapse and form the and Sockeye Salmon. Most fishermen troll crater. Later the Lake was formed from for them from a boat, though some fish rain and snow ... it has no inlet and no from the shore, and limit catches are outlet, and has a sounded depth of 1,996 common. feet. It is the central figure of this 250- The Sinnott Memorial, with its broad square-mile National Park on the crest of terrace overlooking the lake, serves as an the in southern Oregon. orientation point. On the terrace are field A major charm is that the whole lake glasses and a large relief map of the region. and its setting can be taken in by the eye Ranger Naruralists give informal talks daily at one time. It is deceptively large, about at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In the even· 20 square miles, 6 miles .wide, and has 20 ing illustrated lectures are given in the miles of shoreline. Surrounding cliffs rise huge lounge of , or at the from 500 to 2,000 feet above the water, Communiry Building. accented by rugged prominences such as Crater Lake Lodge at Rim Village has Cloud Gap and Llao Rock. The great depth modern rooms, cottages and cabins, dining of the lake makes it a gem of wonderful facilities and cocktail lounge. Accommoda­ blue. tions are available from about June 15 to , an inactive cone, and Sept. 15, and advance reservations are are rwo islands which further necessary. enhance the lake's interest and beaury. The Klamath Indians knew of, but sel­ The Southerrt Pacific Railroad, and bus dom visited Crater Lake. They regarded the lines, serve Medford, Klamath Falls, and lake and the mountain as the battleground Grants Pass. From about June 15 to Sept. of the gods. The lake was discovered on 15 , Pacific Trailways, and their connecting June 12, 1853, by John Wesley Hillman, lines, provide daily auto-stage service be­ a young prospector in search of a "lost tween Portland, Bend , Medford or Klamath mine." Falls and Crater Lake ... as well as sight­ Mountains, lakes and trails blend to give seeing trips around the lake. the tourist a playground with facilities for Since the park is open the year 'round, fishing, boating, hiking or just plain loaf­ you may enjoy Crater Lake's fantasy of ing. Two 33-passenger launches make trips snowy splendor and winter spores. There circling the lake or to Wizard Island and are no over-night accommodations from the Phantom Ship. A Park Naturalist goes about Sept. 15 to June 15, but daytime along on one of the trips each day to ex­ warming-hut facilities are provided at Rim plain the reasons for the many colors, geol­ Village. National Park Rangers are on duty ogy, flora and fauna. A Park Naturalist all year.

Jewel-like Crater Lake, Oregon 19 r •r------Oregon Coastline below Cape Perpetua State Park

ASTORIA AND OREGON BEACHES

FROM the broad mouth of the Columbia packing plants. The Astoria Regatta and River at the busy seaport of Astoria to Ore­ Fish Festival is an annual summer attrac­ gon's southern boundary stretches 400 miles tion. of ever-changing seashore, a marine realm Just south of Astoria is Old Fort Clatsop, of smooth beaches, forested headlands, winter headquarters in 1805-06 for the rugged cliffs, colorful wild-flowers, resort Lewis & Clark Expedition. It has been re­ villages and thriving cities. built in exact replica and is open to the There is oceanside recreation of every public. kind ... horseback riding, golfing, hiking, Seaside is the largest resort city on the surf and sun bathing, bicycling on ocean Oregon Coast and marks the end of the Old beaches, crab fishing, clam digging, fresh Oregon Trail. Nearby are the popular and salt-water fishing. Driftwood, seashells beach resorts of Gearhart and Cannon and agates are abundant. Beach, the latter one of the most pictur­ Easily reached from Portland is historic esque in the nation. From Seaside to Coos Astoria, first city in the Northwest, founded Bay, Bandon and Gold Beach on the south in 1811 by fur traders. It is the fishing . . . a coastal climate most refreshing, air­ capital of the Northwest. There are inter­ conditioned by the Pacific Ocean, makes esting tours of the port, of salmon and tuna this an ideal year-round playground.

Clam WASHINGTON The "Evergreen State" ... Variety Vacationland

Washington State offers vacation attrac­ Western Washington tions to challenge the most demanding and Here the mountains meet rhe sea in ambitious tourist. With a variety of mag­ a matchless combination of breath-taking nificent scenery, including many of the beauty, and Washington lives up to its world's wonders "only hours apart", and name as the "Evergreen Scare". an ideal summer climate, the state has The ocean beaches in the southwest are recreational facilities to suit the most dis­ one of the scare's top tourist attractions. criminating. It offers exceptional salt and Long Beach, over 28 miles in length, is fresh water fishing, boating, swimming, reported to be rhe longest, unbroken beach hiking, camping, big game hunting and in the world. Twin Harbors Beaches ex­ winter sports in season. Within the state rend south of Aberdeen to Tokeland. West­ are 67 state parks, 7 national forests and pore is a famed port for sport salmon two national parks, Rainier and Olympic. fishing. The beaches are favorite haunts Washington's winter sports and ski fa­ for clam digging and crab fishing. The cilities, too, offer variety for novice or North Beaches extend from Grays Harbor expert. There are numerous fine faci lities to the Quinault Indian Reservation. less than an hour from metropolitan centers, Aberdeen and Hoquiam, almost twin or skiing in more remote areas of scenic cities on Grays Harbor, are southern gate­ grandeur. ways to rhe Olympic National Park. The "Evergreen State" is divided by the To the north across Juan De Fuca Cascade Range, as in Oregon, into two Strait lies Vancouver Island and pictur­ distinctly different regions. Western Wash­ esque Victoria with all its flavor of Old ington is a lush, green, water wonderland England. To the east of the island li es . . . while rhe eastern part is high, flat the Puger Sound, an inland salt waterway or rolling irrigated sunlands. of challenging beauty. Continuing Puget Sound's waterway Eastern Washington northward, stretches the Strait of Georgia. Along the shores of the inlets and island , East of the Cascades rhe state is noted ro tempt the gourmet's palate, the delicate for its vast and fertile wheatlands, great Dungeness crab and tasty butter clams cattle and sheep ranches, and irrigated grow ro perfection. farmlands. Contributing ro rhe wealth of In this corner of the stare you 'll find this area is the growing of the famous some of the most ruggedly beautiful moun­ Washington apple, as well as pear, peach, rains . . . the most popular are Mount cherry, green pea and hops production. Baker and Mount Shuksan, glistening in Near Spokane, the capital of rhe ·great reflected beauty from dozens of high mea­ ''Inland Empire", is Grand Coulee Dam dow lakes. probably rhe world's largest hydroelectric Southward, near Seattle and Tacoma, is and reclamation project. The dam is sec­ famed Mt. Rainier National Park. On irs ond only ro Mt. Rainier in number of foothills is Paradise Park, most aptly tourist visitors. Many other large dams named, a beautiful vacation playground. along the Columbia and its tributaries, Washington indeed welcomes you as a form a vast power pool which attracts visitor to her vacationlands, confident char large industrial developments such as the one visit will leave you with a desire to great aluminum reduction plants. reru rn again. 22 VANCOUVER, LONGVIEW AND OlYMPIA

VANCOUVER, across the Columbia from Portland, is the oldest town in the state. Established as a fort in 182 5, by the Hudson's Bay Company, today it is a bustling, industrial city and a great ship­ ping port. It is Washington's fourth larg­ est city and was named for the British explorer, Capt. George Vancouver. LONGVIEW, a model industrial city, was founded by the Long-Bell Lumber Company in 1922. Here is one of the larg­ est lumber manufacturing plants in the world, and guide service is provided for area rich in timber, agricultural and min­ visitors to witness the conversion of huge eral resources. The oyster industry is out­ Douglas fir logs into lumber. A natural standing and you have no doubt enjoyed deep harbor frontage on the Columbia and the famed "Olympia" oysters. Excellent Cowlitz Rivers makes Longview also an highways lead west to the famous Olympic important port. forests, abundant with fish and big game, OLYMPIA, the capital of the state, is and northward to the vacationlands along on the southernmost inlet of Puget Sound. the Hood Canal. Olympia is also one of rt is a commercial center, the port of an the gateways to Olympic National Park.

23 Mountains reflected in deep blue Crater Lake, Oregon at Oak Bay Course, Victoria, B. C.-Mt. Baker in distance 1 1 1·------~~~~----- Autumn tinted Highwood Lake and Mt. Shuksan, Mt. Me TACOMA

NORTHWARD from Portland, the Un­ Due to cool summers and mild winters ion Pacific route swings nearer to the Cas­ Tacoma's six evergreen golf courses can be cades as you approach hospitable Tacoma, enjoyed virtually all year. Winter sports city of over 160,000. It is situated on a are popular from mid- fall to late spring­ series of terraced hills surrounding Com­ time in the Cascade Mountains. mencement Bay, one of the finest harbors The Tacoma Narrows Bridge (nation's in the world. Stretching back from the fourth longest suspension bridge) connects southern and western shores of the bay is the mainland with the Olympic Peninsula. Tacoma's industrial section. Diversification Many yacht and speed-boat cruises may best describes industrial Tacoma, histori­ be taken as Puget Sound's scenic islands cally the "Forest Products Capital of Amer­ . and winding waterways extend for miles ica". In recent years, Tacoma's natural ad­ on either side of Tacoma. vantages have attracted many other rypes of industries. Nine miles from Tacoma is the Puyallup Point Defiance Park, a 638-acre reserve Valley where are located the nation's larg­ of primitive forest and miles of woodland est daffodil, iris and tulip farms. Early in roads, contains rose and flower gardens, April each year Tacoma joins with Puyallup bathing beaches, historic Fort Nisqually, and Sumner to celebrate the renowned a deep sea aquarium and the world's larg­ Daffodil Festival. est municipally owned boathouse with boats Tacoma's slogan is "Gateway to Mt. and fishing gear for rent. Other attractions Rainier National Park" as it is the nearest of the ciry are the state historical museum, metropolitan ciry to all five entrances. the world's largest totem pole, and Wright Union Pacific's escorted tours from the Park. east use this gateway. NATIONAL PARK

MOUNT RAINIER, a towering, ice­ of flowers, Alpine lakes, cascading rivers, clad extinct volcano, is the distinctive fea­ and dark forests are all a thrilling part ture of Mount Rainier National Park. The of its foreground. Mountain and fore­ Indians called the mammoth white cone ground combine in a natural masterpiece, "The mountain that was God"-and justly truly one of our country's major scenic so, for it takes supreme command of the wonders. entire Cascade range. The history of Mount Rainier is inter­ Rising to a height of 14,410 feet "the esting. Like all volcanoes, it has built up Mountain" is the most superb landmark its cone by eruptions and lava flows in in the Pacific Northwest . . . you see it geological time. At one time it probably from fifty, a hundred, two hundred miles reached a height of 16,000 feet. Then, it away. So staggering are the proportions of is believed, a tremendous explosion took Mt. Rainier that even neighboring moun­ place, destroying the top part of the moun­ tains seem like mere foothills. It is the tain and reducing its height some 2,000 highest peak in the Pacific Northwest, feet. and covers 1 00 square miles, about one­ Crowned with a halo of snow and ice, fourth of the whole Park area. Meadows Mt. Rainier carries upon its shoulders 26

Snow-clad Mt. Rainier looks down on the modern city of Tacoma 27 glaciers. It is said that no single peak glacier system in the world can compare with this. There is recreational fun for all: fishing in streams and lakes, hiking, mountain climbing (by permit and with guide), and "nature coasting" on the summer using the famed Rainier Park "tin pants". There are horseback trips, with experi­ enced guides, over the Skyline Trails for close-up views of forests, flower fields and glaciers. The 90-mile Wonderland Trail completely encircles Mount Rainier. ern hospitality and comfortable, modern During the winter heavy snows blanket hotel accommodations are available at the the park, but the Paradise Road is kept National Park Inn at Longmire, and at open for skiers. Ski tows operate (Dec. 1 Paradise Inn and Lodge at the foot of the to May 1) , at Paradise. A snack bar and glaciers. Sunrise Lodge has meal service warming hut are available in the Paradise but no overnight accommodations. Lodge during the winter, but no overnight The efficient Rangers and Naturalists accommodations are available. of the National Park Service are at hand From mid-June to early September the for nature walks and evening lectures. Rainier National Park Company operates A visit to Mount Rainier is a "must" daily bus service from Seattle and Tacoma on any trip you plan to the Pacific North­ to Paradise and Sunrise Parks. True west- west.

.( SEATTLE

THE Union Pacific route is northward Pacific Coast ports, Canada, Alaska, South around the shores of Puget Sound to America, to all the Orient, and with Europe Seattle, the largest city in the Pacific via the Panama Canal. Northwest, with a population of 575,000. To those who love the romance of the The city is cradled between two mountain sea, Seattle's waterfront offers many en­ ranges, Cascades on the east and Olympics chanted hours. You may wander among on the west, superb settings for gorgeous fascinating shops, examine ship chandlers' sunsets (as pictured above) . wares, or dine in famous sea-food resta­ Seattle, "City on ~he Water," rises out urants. Busy ferry boats--of the most of sheltered Puget Sound, separating its extensive ferry system in the world­ salt waters from a tranquil 24-mile-long depart for many towns and islands around fresh water playground, Lake Washington. the Sound. From Anacortes (reached by Lake and Sound are linked by ship canals, car or bus ), a superbly scenic ferry trip Lake Union in the heart of the city, and takes visitors to Vancouver Island through the Chittenden Locks, second only to the beautiful San Juan Islands. During the Panama in the Americas. The canal has summer steamships sail from Seattle to extended Seattle's water front to 193 miles Victoria, on Vancouver Island, and to where more than 2,000 ships tie up at the Vancouver, B.C., from where there is other piers annually, from many foreign lands. steamer service to Alaska. Seattle has long Seattle's maritime commerce includes been known as the "Gateway to Alaska."

29 Seattle is an ideal vacationtime city, including the Arboretum, a 267 -acre park enhanced by a water wonderland setting. with more than 2,000 species of trees and Whether you actively enjoy outdoor sports plants; the famous Floating Bridge across or prefer to play spectator, relaxation is Lake Washington, the largest floating yours. You can catch a salmon within structure ever built by man, a 4-lane super­ shouting distance of Seattle's skyline ... highway 6560 feet long, to Mercer Island, wonderful beaches, both salt water and Bellevue and other communities. The Uni­ fresh, beckon . . and golf is year-around, versity of Washington is located in Seattle. with three municipal and half a dozen Fort Lawton is nearby . . . across the Sound public courses, as well as private clubs. is Bremerton, "Home of the Pacific Fleer," As the pleasure boating capital, Seattle where you may visit the largest U. S. Naval stages many races and sailing regattas .. . Shipyard on the Pacific Coast. Many other the early August Seafair will thrill you, scenic attractions are conveniently reached as will the music of cruising Christmas from Seattle: S noq u alm i e Falls, Lake Ships at holiday time. There are also six Keechelus, Mr. Baker; Mt. Rainier is only major ski areas within easy distance of 90 miles away, and, across the Sound, the the city. famed Olympic Peninsula. Sightseeing tours by land and water Seattle maintains a hospitable Tourist provide a pleasant way to enjoy Seattle's Information Center, at 215 Columbia magnificent scenery, picturesque historic Street, to help you enjoy your visit to the sites, and unique points of interest . . . city. OlYMPIC NATIONAL PARK West of Puget Sound is a land of un­ in the northern parr of the park, is con­ spoiled and rugged beauty with glacier­ sidered one of_ the most beautiful lakes in cloaked mountain peaks, sparkling rivers, the nation. You will find modern hotel sapphire blue lakes, hot springs, the accommodations there, also at Lake Quin­ mysterious rain forests, sprawling sandy ault at the southern entrance. beaches, and primitive Indian villages. This Although Olympic National Park is is the Olympic Peninsula-one of the open all year, the most favorable weather nation's largest wilderness areas. is in the summer and early autumn. The In the heart of this vast region is one Olympic Loop Highway circles the entire of our newest national parks ( 1938), peninsula, and spur roads lead to vantage Olympic National Park, within the points of scenic grandeur within the Park, such as the wildflower meadows along Olympic National Forest. In addition to Hurricane Ridge from which the mountain its scenic grandeur, recreational facilities include fishing, hunting, boating, swim­ views are superb. U-Drive Service is ming, hiking, camping and winter sports. available in Pore Angeles, and in all the larger cities of the Puget Sound region. Dozens of craggy peaks rise to snowy The Park may be entered from Olympia, h~ights in this primitive vacationland sur­ Aberdeen and Hoquiam without ferrying. rounding Mount Olympus, the highest peak Regular ferry service is available across 7,954 feet. The best of the primeval rain Puger Sound and Hood Canal; also between forests can be seen in the valleys of the Victoria, B. C., and Pore Angeles during Quinault, Queers and Hoh Rivers. the spring and summer. National Park head­ Lake Crescent, nestled in the mountains quarters are at Port Angeles, Washington. 31 PUGET SOUND THE Sound, an enchanting water playground, has 2,000 square miles of sheltered inland bays, studded with jewel­ like islands, sandy beaches and, in breath­ taking contrast, glacier-dad mountains overlooking forests of age-old evergreens. As you cruise on Washington State Ferries across broad passages and through MT. BAKER NATIONAL narrow channels, an ever-changing pan­ orama unfolds in scenic splendor. So easy FOREST to visit are the famous San Juan Archi­ JUST 55 miles east of Bellingham is pelago, Puget Sound Navy Yard at Brem­ Mt. Baker National Forest with two of erton, fascinating Hood Canal, or the the most photographed peaks in the north­ tidal rapids at Deception Pass. Each ferry west, glacier-robed Mount Baker and Mount route-there are nine in all-is an ex­ Shuksan. Between them is modern Mt. citing voyage. You'll cross the broad Strait Baker Lodge whose summer season is July of Juan de Fuca and visit a "bit of Old 1-Sept. 15, and winter sports season Nov. England" as you go ashore at Victoria. 1 to May 31. In summer this is an ideal Then at Sidney, near Victoria, board an­ family vacationland among alpine meadows, other ferry for a cruise through the beau­ sky-blue lakes and trout-laden streams. The tiful San Juan Islands and back to the Panorama Dome provides an ad­ Mainland. This "Scenic Circuit" is, indeed, ditional summer scenic treat. There is one of America's most beautiful water trips. even summer skiing on nearby snow fields For the sportsman, no visit to the and glaciers. For your camera: Heather Sound area is complete without a trip to Meadows is one of the world's most photo­ the "hottest" spots in the nation for salmon genic spots any time of the year. There fishing-the Pacific Ocean resorts on the is bus service from Bellingham, as well as Washington shores. U-Drive Rentals.

Thousands of logs gathered in "booming grounds," Port A · Peninsula Spokane's six golf courses overlooks the entire city. THE INLAND EMPIRE seasons. Winter sports, with skiing on fine SPOKANE slopes, are enjoyed in a beautiful winter fantasyland, only 45 minutes from the IN eastern Washington between the city. Towering Mount Spokane, with a Cascades, the Blue Mountains and the summit of 5881 feet, is the highest peak Bitter Root Rockies is the famous "Inland Empire," a region rich with the treasure of in Eastern Washington, from where unfold fascinating vistas. mines, forests, soil and waterpower. Spokane, the second city in size in the GRAND COULEE DAM state, with a population of 189,000 is rightfully known as the Capital of the NO visitor, no matter how widely trav­ Inland Empire. elled, has ever been disappointed in the The city is beautifully planned and spectacle of Grand Coulee Dam. Here, some assures the visitor a vacation of variety. In 90 miles west of Spokane, is man's great­ the heart of the city is a series of beautiful est engineering feat. The dam, 4,300 feet falls on the · Spokane River. There are 58 in length, impounds the waters of the fine parks; 14 miles of scenic drives; two mighty Columbia River into 151-mile long municipal golf courses, pronounced as the Roosevelt lake, the longest artificial lake finest in the Pacific Northwest; Manito in the world. This massive structure is big­ Park with its famous Duncan Gardens; and ger than the pyramids, as tall ( 5 50 feet) the Washington State Museum. There are as the Washington Monument, and the excellent resort facilities on most of the 7 6 waterfalls cascading down its spillways are lakes within a 50-mile radius of Spokane. more than twice as high as Niagara Falls. Outstanding, too, is nearby Mr. Spokane No wonder it is Washington's No. 2 tourist State Park, a recreational paradise in all attraction, second only to Mr. Rainier. 33

lumbia River bends to the west for its dash YAKIMA VAllEY to the sea. Richland, a fast growing ciry, is THE Yakima Valley has been trans­ the townsite and residential area for the formed from a sagebrush desert into one huge Hanford Atomic Energy Project. of the richest farm areas; Yakima Counry ranks 5th in the nation in farm production. Known as "The Fruitbowl of the Nation", Yakima is the shipping point for apples, WAllA WAllA VAllEY pears, cherries, peaches, hops, and other products from 500,000 irrigated acres. ONE of Washington's oldest cities (area Yakima is the eastern gateway to Mt. settled in 1836), Walla Walla the home Rainier National Park, enjoys winter sports of Whitman College, is also noted for at Ski Area; nearby are fine many historic spots, scenic beaury, educa­ dude ranches, the Ginkgo Petrified Forest, tional institutions, and vast grain and cattle and fine fishing and hunting. ranches. Walia Walia Valley is famous for heavy crops of wheat, peas, vegetables, cherries BIG BEND COUNTRY and purple plums. More than 20 food proc­ essing plants in the area handle peas, as­ THE Big Bend Country is the home of paragus, spinach, carrots and other vege­ the Tri Cities of Pasco, Kennewick and tables. One-fifth of the nation's peas are Richland, which are located where the Co- canned or frozen here.

Grand Coulee Dam, world's largest, is W ashington's No. 2 tourist attraction

BRITISH COLUMBIA " From Wilderness to Wonderland"

ACROSS the international boundary to the VANCOUVER ISLAND north lies British Columbia. From Seattle it is easily reached by train, steamship or Measuring 282 miles in lengrh, with an nearby ferry service. During the summer average width of from 50 to 60 miles, Van­ season Canadian Pacific Steamships operate couver Island is a continent in miniature, direct from Seattle to Victoria and Van­ and a composite of all that British Columbia couver. Washington State Ferries provide has to offer in scenery and recreational all-year service through the San Juan Islands opportunities ... unsurpassed salt and fresh from Anacortes, Washington, to Sidney, 17 water fishing, golf, yachting, swimming, miles north of Victoria. During the sum­ mountain climbing, trail riding and winter mer season only from Port Angeles, on skiing. The southern tip of the Island en­ the Olympic Peninsula, direct into the joys Canada's balmiest climate, considered unique harbor in the heart of downrown by the medical profession to be unequalled. Victoria. In the Province there are several ferry lines serving the Victoria-Vancouver VICTORIA area. "Queen City of Gardens" Canada welcomes the tourist with a mini­ Victoria, named for a British queen, is mum of border regulations and delay, and the capital and second largest city in the those entering by train or ship will pass Province. It is a city of gardens, from the border inspection aboard. Legal residents of flower-bordered lawns of the Parliament the U. S. do not need passports, although buildings and the Empress Hotel flanking it is well to have evidence of your citizen­ two sides of its Inner Harbour, to the ship with you. decorative beds that bloom all year in famed Beacon Hill Park. You'll see the world­ The Province of British Columbia is famous Butchart Gardens, really four gar­ larger than the states of California, Oregon dens in one, and in Thunderbird Park you'll and Washington combined, and its history enjoy photographing one of the finest totem roughly parallels that of these states. It was pole collections in the world. formed from a territory wrested from Spain, first explored by fur traders, and its future Victoria has the reputation of being the ports visited by Yankee clippers. Like our most "English" city in the Dominion. The own California, a gale! rush transformed it countryside itself is reminiscent of parts of from a wilderness into a state. It, too, had England, and many of its inhabitants came a "driving of a Golden Spike," in 1885, directly from the British Isles. At the im­ marking the completion of the Canadian pressive Empress Hotel, largest in the Prov­ Pacific's trans-Canadian r a i I road. Today, ince, you'll enjoy "tea and crumpets" at like its neighbors to the south, the Prov­ tea time. At 786 Government Street is the ince's economy depends on lumbering, ship­ Victoria and Island Publicity Bureau where ping, agriculture, fishing, mining, petrol­ you can get detailed information. eum and tourism. To most tourists part of the fun of a

Entering Vancouver Harbour under the Lions Gate Bridge 37 Canadian vacation is shopping for imported drop of the snow-tipped Coastal Range goods and local handicrafts. Shops in Vic­ towering above, and the sparkling waters toria and Vancouver are well stocked with of the Strait of Georgia and Burrard imported and locally made blankets, cash­ Inlet on two sides of the city. Entering its mere sweaters, Indian handicrafts, linens, fine harbour, via steamer or ferry, under leather goods, Scottish tartans and tweeds, the Lions Gate Bridge is a thrill you'll British woolens, china by Spode, Wedg­ long remember. wood and Royal Doulton. Vancouver is one of the world's really different vacation cities and you sense it VANCOUVER, B. C. the moment you step aground. You'll enjoy the excitement of discovering something "Where the Mountains Meet new, something different around every the Sea" corner, knowing you'll find vacation pleas­ ure at every turn. A seaport of world im­ THIS is Canada's third largest city with portance, ships bring to Vancouver the a population of over 665,000 in the metro· wares and romance of the seven seas, and politan area. Greater Vancouver, including its fine department stores and many small the thriving Fraser River port-city of New specialry shops are a shoppers delight. Here, Westminster, Burnaby, and the North Shore roo, the Oriental and Occidental meet, and municipalities, is Canada's gateway to the its Chinatown is famed for fine Chinese or Orient, and Alaska. exotic Oriental food. Few cities can equal Vancouver's setting A mecca for thousands of tourists each of natural beauty with the magnificent back- year, Vancouver has a myriad of things to

Empress Hotel (right), as seen from lawns of the Parliament Buildings, on Inner Harbour, Victoria, B. C. do and see. All the family will enjoy the Vancouver's mild climate, with no ex­ world-famous Stanley Park, 1000 acres of tremes between day and night, is inviting natural-forest playground, where on sum­ any time of the year. You will be welcome mer evenings Broadway-type musicals are at the Greater Vancouver Visitors Informa­ produced in the unique "Theatre Under the tion Center at Georgia and Seymour Streets. Stars." Grouse and Hollyburn mountains, The Union Pacific maintains an office in only minutes from downtown, offer you the Burrard Building at 1030 West Georgia the experience of riding by chairlift to the Street. summits, 4,000 feet above the city, for superb views. Take a thrilling boat trip out The "Mounties" through the great harbor with its fishing boats and ocean liners, or cruise into the Do not be disappointed if you do not see sheltered waters of fjords reminiscent of any scarlet-coated Mounties you are used Norway. The Gray Line offers a variety to seeing on TV or in the movies. They are of bus tours. ever-present but wear brown uniforms and All outdoor sport facilities are provided drive ordinary cars in their daily duties. by a friendly people. Popular spectator They still appear in their bright uniforms sports include Pacific Coast League baseball, on many civic occasions. The Royal Canad­ and the exciting Canadian-style pro- football. ian Mounted Police is a highly trained and The Empire Stadium is the scene of many efficient corps, organized along military major sporting events, including those lines. They are responsible for maintaining typically British, as well as colorful pageants law and order, and also serve the tourist and civic events. in many helpful ways.

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ALASKA Our 49th State

A NEW American adventure is a visit to and September) are $205 to $305. There Alaska. The "Lure of Alaska" is more than is a variety of all-expense tours, some one­ a phrase, as you will learn on your first way by boat and one-way by air. A 20-day trip to the "Land of the Midnight Sun." all-expense tour via boat both ways, for Less than 2c an acre!? Yes, that was the example, is only $695 during regular sea­ price Uncle Sam paid for Alaska in 1867. son, or $600 during the Thrift Season. What was once called "Seward's Folly" Alaskans urge you to try the Thrift turned out to be the greatest real estate· Season, instead of the rush of July-August, bargain of all time. Few, then, could en­ saying "May and June are normally lovely vision the wealth that would be taken, or months, and late August, September and the strategic value of Alaska today. even October are brilliant with autumn Alaska hasn't been exactly hidden. It's coloring and northern lights." You should a bit difficult to hide that huge chunk of plan months ahead for boat reservations ... territory comprising 586,400 square miles any Union Pacific office or your travel -more than twice the size of Texas. A new agent can give you complete details, sched­ definition of "Claustrophobia" is: "An ules and costs to Alaska via the line of Alaskan on a hike through Texas." your choice. Maybe Jack London and Rex Beach If you are now ready to take this trip to stories planted a desire in your heart to Alaska, it could be along these lines: visit Alaska some day. The atmosphere of those rugged pioneer days still lingers but is giving way to the new Alaska, still a "The Inside Passage" frontier, but a modern one. Instead of gold Steaming north from Vancouver your fever, today it is an oil boom and the ex­ ship cruises through the Strait of Georgia, citement of a new and strategic state. Three­ the Johnstone Strait, Queen Charlotte fourths of its 220,000 population is com­ Sound, the Lynn Canal, and on up to Skag­ posed of migrants from all of the other way. The Inside Passage extends almost a states, native Eskimos and Indians make thousand miles, where nature's grandest up the other fourth. masterpieces are for your eyes and camera After your trip to the Pacific Northwest, to capture .. .. great mountain peaks edge aboard a modern Union Pacific Domeliner, up from the placid waters, shorelines are and you've enjoyed your choice of its many heavily forested, you pass fleets of fishing attractions . . . your port of departure for vessels, and along the shores you will see Alaska is Vancouver, B. C. wild animal life, old Indian villages, resorts Four steamship companies operate pas­ and summer homes. You are never out of senger service, during rhe summer season sight of the mainland and thousands of only, from late May until early September. islands shelter your route from the Pacific, Tours are available via steamships of the which in this area is warmed by the Japa­ Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Alaska nese current. Cruise Lines, and Northland Navigation. Ketchikan, your first port of call in Round trip cruise rates, Vancouver to Alaska, is a colorful fishing and lumbering Skagway, all outside rooms with berth and town. You 'll see totem poles (as shown on meals included, vary depending on type of page 40) and an Indian ceremonial house. accommodations. An example of regular At Naha Falls, right in town, you 'll see season rates would be from $255 to $355. salmon leaping on the way to their spawn­ Thrift Season sailing (late May, early June ing grounds.

Scene in Totem Park, Ketchikan, Alaska 41 Farther north along rhe island-studded you, complete with gaming rabies (souvenir waters is Wrangell in a lovely harbor near gambling money only) and Can Can girls. rhe mouth of the Srikine River_ Then For your added enjoyment rhey will dra­ there's Petersburg, a clean jewel of a town, matically re-enact the famous "shooting of a bit of Scandia. Dan McGrew." Two-thirds of the way up the Alaska From Skagway you can rake the exciting panhandle you call in ar Juneau, the Capi­ trip over rhe White Pass and Yukon tal. Your Gray Line bus will take you al­ narrow-gauge roure-a marvel of railroad most up to the face of Mendenhall Glacier engineering. You either return ro your ship (shown below). You'll visit the Territorial or go on to Whitehorse, Yukon Terrirory, Museum and its Alaskan lore, see famous where you rake a modern bus on the paintings ar the Nugget Shop, and visit the Golden Horseshoe rour ro Haines, and pick fine Baranof Hotel. Then there's rhe Red up your steamer, or go on to Fairbanks, Dog Saloon wirh irs rustic atmosphere. rhe Golden Heart of Alaska. A bus tour of You cruise on 100 miles up rhe Lynn the Fairbanks area takes you to the giant Canal and your camera will be very active gold dredge, the University of Alaska mu­ as chis beauriful waterway is bordered on seum, through the lush farming district and both sides by awe-inspiring alpine and gardens. If you wish you can also board a glacial scenery. sternwheel river boat for a 4-hour cruise Your next sropover is at Skagway, which on the Tanana River. is as far as the steamers go. You will re­ Fairbanks is rhe hub of transporrarion for live its "days of 98" when rhere were dance­ Interior Alaska. It is from here you can take halls, gambling palaces, and such immorral off on fascinating air tours to Eskimo­ citizens as "Soapy" Smith. Skagway citizens land, Kotzebue or Barrow where the sun open the old Golden Nugget Saloon for never sets in summer.

Gray Line Tour bus at Mendenhall Glacier, near Juneau Mount McKinley National Park From the park you can retrain for An­ chorage, Alas~a ' s largest city with about From Fairbanks you can go to the park 50,000 area population. This new (founded via the streamlined Alaska Railroad. You'll in 1914) city is a bustling center with a stay at the modern McKinley Park Hotel. number of first class hotels and cafes. From Buses or limousines operate daily during there bus trips are available to Portage the summer (June 1 to Sept. 15) from the Glacier and the Matanuska Valley farming hotel to Camp Eielson, 66 miles distant, area. for magnificent views of Mount McKinley. From Anchorage you can retrace your Denali, "The High One," was the name route by train and bus, or fly back to Juneau given by the Indians to mighty Mount for the steamer voyage back to Vancouver. McKinley, North America's highest peak, its snow-covered head reaching a height You will be impressed, as are most of 20,320 feet. Chances are you'll see Alaska visitors, with two things : the in­ moose, caribou, mountain sheep and bears. credible beauty of the country, and the National Park headquarters are near the friendly people. In a national park visitor hotel and railroad station. survey there was an overwhelming number The Alaska Railroad, government-owned of comments "We like Alaska's friendly and operated, has its headquarters in An­ people." You, too, will enjoy Alaska for chorage. It runs 470 miles from Seward to these and many other reasons. Plan to Fairbanks, via Anchorage, through pictur­ visit our new 49th State-<>n your next esque mountain country. vacation rrip to the Pacific Northwest. 43

FIRST WITH THE FINEST

THE Union Pacific was the first rail­ liner "City of Los Angeles", provides ac­ road to provide the Pacific Northwest with commodations and service unmatched on transcontinental streamlined trains. American (or World) rails. The Domeliner "City of Portland" is For many interesting miles the Union also rhe only train between Chicago and Pacific Route parallels the f)is10ric Oregon the Pacific Northwest with three types of Trail, climaxed by almost 200 miles along Dome cars: the Astra-Dome Coach, Lounge the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. and Dining Cars. In the observation room Today, the finest and fastest train be­ of rhe Dome Coach ( picrured on the op­ tween Chicago and Portland is the Dome­ posite page) are 24 unreserved sears af­ liner "City of Portland". It, like rhe Dome- fording unobstructed views of the passing

You'll wish you had "another pair of eyes" in our Dome Dining Cars: one for food, another for scenery Car enJOY many scemc cotu~ntJ :Ia River Gorge

scenery or interesting places. Downstairs car service has repeatedly won awards from there are 36 reserved coach seats of the the U. S. Public Health Service. In addition latest style. to the unique dining room in the Dome, In the Dome Lounge Car (for Pullman the spacious main dining room is most passengers) you will find appointments delightfully decorated and has a new style and facilities as in a fine club: the spacious of seating arrangements. There is also the main lounge has comfortable chairs and "Gold Room", a private dining room divans facing the wide picture windows, with seating for ten. Union Pacific quality a select train library of popular magazines, meals are prepared by skillful chefs and current newspapers, and writing desk with graciously served by attentive personnel. free stationery and post cards. On the lower The Domeliner "City of Portland" runs level too, is a smart semi·private cocktail via Denver, in both directions, thus af­ lounge, and a private card room. Upstairs fording stopovers for visiting or sightseeing there are 24 divan-type seats in the Dome, in Colorado, and provides transcontinental like those pictured in the Dome Coach. passengers with views of Denver and the Throughout the car there is soft music Colorado Rockies. from tape recordings, or radio for news From St. Louis and Kansas City the and sporting events. schedule of the Domeliner "City of St. The Dome is a treat you'll Louis" has been advanced to make direct find only on the Union Pacific Domeliners connections at Denver with the "City of "City of Portland" or "City of Los Angeles." Portland". This means a 10 hour faster It has three beautiful dining rooms all schedule westbound, and 7 hours faster serving the same fine food for which the eastbound, than before between St. Louis, Union Pacific is so famous. Our dining Kansas City and the Pacific Northwest. 45 The Domeliner "City of St. Louis'' offers coaches and Pullmans. same type Dome Coach and Dome Lounge Enroute to or from the Pacific North­ Car, standard dining car service, modern west via Union Pacific you can stop off at Shoshone, Idaho, for a visit to famous Sun Valley. During the sum­ mer season you can transfer at Pocatello, Idaho, to through cars for Yellowstone and Grand Teton Na­ tional Parks. Pocatello is also the transfer point for those enroute to or from Butte, Montana, and other Union Pacific destinations. Union Pacific is proud of its fine, modern and roomy coaches. The in­ dividually reclining seats have full­ length legrests for head-to-toe com­ fort, as pictured at the left. Wash­ rooms are large and clean. While coach passengers may dine in the Dome Dining Car, if they choose, the Union Pacific is provid­ ing for their special benefit a new style Lunch Counter-Cafe Lounge Car. It has a restaurant type counter, table service and a lounge section. Snack service is available throughout the day, in addition to wholesome meals at "coffee-shop" prices. All Pullman sleeping cars on this popular Domeliner are of latest de­ sign with a choice of section space (lower and upper berths), room­ ettes and bedrooms; the bedrooms have enclosed toilet facilities, and porcelain wash bowls with new style cosmetic trays and vanity mirrors. In addition to the three Astra­ Dome cars there is also the unique Pullman Redwood Lounge Car with five double bedrooms of latest de­ sign; the lounge is finished in Cali­ fornia Redwood and has huge picture windows. Yes, there are many advantages to going by train, by Union Pacific ... you rest assured in utmost com­ fort and safety. In the West rail fares are lower, and Union Pacific's liberal Family Plan Fares will make your travel dollars go farther. So treat yourself and family to the finest. We invite you to try Union Pacific's fine Domeliners . . . you'll be glad you did, as have thousands of other satisfied passengers. COLORADO

In choosing your route to the Pacific Northwest decide now to go Union Pacific which serves so many of the West's national YELLOWSTONE parks and other scenic places­ NAT'L PARK pictured on this page. When you travel to or from the Pacific Coast via Union Pacific you can conveniently include one or more in your itinerary. Ask About Escorted, GRAND TETON All-Expense Tours NAT'L PARK The Department of Tours of the Union Pacific operates popu­ lar all-expense, escorted tours from Chicago and Omaha, to national parks and regions pic­ tured here, except Sun Valley. These low-cost tours include SUN VALLEY every necessary item of expense. IDAHO A courteous, well-informed es­ cort accompanies each tour . . . all you need do is relax and en­ joy every minute of your vaca­ tion. Any Union Pacific representa­ ZION, tive will be happy to help you BRYCE, with your vacation plans. GRAND CANYON See list of Union Pacific NAT'L PARKS offices on following page. Let's GO!

CALIFORNIA ' Plan Your Trip With Expert Help Let one of Union Pacific's courteous and Union Pacific informed representatives assist you with the derails of your trip. There is no cost to you Travel Offices and you will find . his helpful suggestions will add materially to your enjoyment of the trip. Write, phone, or call at any of the Union Pa­ cific offices listed below.

Aberdeen, Wash ..... 3 Union Passenger Sta . New York 20, N. Y...... 626 Fifth Ave. Alhambra, Cal ...... 51 S. Garfield Ave. Suite 350, Rockefeller Center Astoria, Ore ...... 968 Commercial St. Oakland 12, Cal...... 214 Central Bldg. II Atlanta 3, Ga ...... Ogden, Utah ...... Ben Lomond Hotel Bldg...... 705 Fu lton Nat'l Bank Bldg . Omaha 2, Nebr ..... Cor. 15th & Dodge Sts. Bend, Ore ...... l054 Bond St. Pasadena 1, Cai...... Union Pa ci fic Station Beverly Hills, Cal. .... 9571 Wilshire Blvd. Philadelphia 2, Pa ...... 904 Girard Trust Bldg. ~ Bi~llli~: .h _a _~ --- ~ · .. ~i'oi ···s;-~~~ : M~~-~... a,dg. Pittsburgh 22, Pa ...... 1419 Oliver Bl dg. Boise, lda ..... ldaho Bldg., 212 N. 8th St. Pocatello, ldaho ...... Union Pacific Statio n : Boston 8, Mass ...... 294 Washington St. Pomona , Cai...... Union Pacific Station Bremerton, Wash ...... 228 First St. Portland 5, Ore ...... Butte, Mont ...... 609 Metals Bank Bldg...... 701 S. W. Washington St. Cheyenne, Wyo ...... 120 W. 16th St. Reno, Nev ...... 501 N. Virginia St. Chicago 3, 111 •...... 1 S. LaSalle St. Riverside, Cai ...... Union Pacific Station Cincinnati 2, 0 ... 303 Di xie Terminal Bldg . St. Joseph 2, Mo ...... 516 Francis St. Cleveland 13 , 0 .....1407 Terminal Tower St. Louis 1, Mo ..... 1223 Ambassador Bldg. Dallas 1, Tex ...... Sacramento 14, Cal...... 217 Forum Bldg...... 2108 Mercantile Bank Bldg . Salt Lake City 11 , Utah ...... Denver 2, Colo ...... 535 Seventeenth St...... 417 S. Main St. Des Moines 9, la ...... 407 Equitable Bldg. San Diego 1, Cal...... 320 Broadway Detroit 26, Mi ch. . ... 612 Book Bldg. San Francisco 5, Cal...... 405 Market St. E. Los Angeles, Ca l. ..5454 Ferguson Drive San Jose 13, Cal...... , ...... Eugene, Ore ...... 163 East 12th Ave...... 811 Bank of America Bldg. Fresno 1, Cal ...... 207 Rowell Bldg . San Pedro, Cal...... 805 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale 3, Cai. .... 404V2 N. Brand Blvd. Santa Ana , Cal...... 305 N. Main St. Hollywood 28, Cal...... Santa Monica, Cal ...... 6702 Hollywood Blvd ...... 307 Santa Monica Blvd . Huntington Park, Cal.....7002 Pacific Blvd . Seattle 1, Wash ...... 1300 Fourth Ave. Kansas City 6, Mo ...... 2 E. Eleventh St. Spokane 1, Wash...... Un ion Station las Vegas, Nev ..... Union Pac ific Station Stockton 6, Cal...... 206 California Bldg. Lewiston, ldaho ...... Room 7, Union Depot Tacoma 2, Wa sh ...... 114 S. Ninth St. Lincoln 8, Nebr ...... 234 S. 13th St. Toronto 1, Ontario...... Long Beach 2, Cal...... 144 Pine Ave...... 201 Canadian Pacific Bldg. Los Angeles 14, Cal. .. . .434 W. Sixth St. Tulsa 3, Okla ...... 721 Kennedy Bldg. Medford, Ore ..... 207 Medical Center Bldg . Vancouver, B. C...... 315 Burrard Bldg. Memphis 3, Tenn ...... ll37 Sterick Bldg . Walla Walla, Wash ... Union Pacific Station Milwaukee 3, Wis ...... 814 Warner Bldg. Washington 5, D. C ... 600 Shoreham Bldg. Minneapolis 2, Minn ...... Winston-Salem 3, N. C ...... 890 Northwestern Bank Bldg ...... 311 Reynolds Bldg. New Orleans 12, La ..... 210 Baronne St. Yakima, Wash ...... Union Pacific Bldg.

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