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PA IC N WEST and ALASKA (Front Cover) Trillium Lake Near the Foot of Mt PA IC N WEST AND ALASKA (Front Cover) Trillium Lake near the foot of Mt. Hood, Oregon 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, amazed 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 Mans 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, the 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 In addition to reproductions of color number, by train, automobile, sight- photos taken by Union Pacific staff pho- seeing buses, and by boat. Mountain tographers, we wish to acknowledge addi- sports, summer and winter, hiking, tional fine color subjects from these well- horseback riding, camping, swimming known Pacific Northwest photographers: and golf on evergreen perfect courses. Ray Atkeson of Portland; Bob and Ira Spring of Edmonds, Wash.; Steve Mc- Thrilling sport for fishermen and Cutcheon, Anchorage, Alaska; and Charles hunters. Water sports of all kinds on Ott, McKinley 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.; Greater Vancouver Tourist Ass'n.; Oregon Farther on in this book you will State Highway Commission; Department of find more detailed information in the Commerce, Olympia, Washington; Alaska sections devoted to Oregon, Washing- Travel Division, Dept. of Economic Devel- ton, British Columbia and Alaska. opment and Planning; and Gray Line of Juneau, Alaska. I. Boulder Range rises above Wood River, near Sun Valley, Idaho 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 to Yellowstone and Grand Teton Na- Lakes and Boise River playground. tional Parks. (See page 4) (Continued on Page 5) 3 firNA-1, Tetons from Jenny Lake Lodge Lower Fall of the Yellowstone GRAND TETON YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL PARK THIS smaller but spectacularly beautiful THE oldest and largest of our national Park, while a neighbor of Yellowstone, is parks is "Nature's Wonderland." Poets have entirely different. It is the famed Jackson written about it, and artists have painted Hole area, rich in pioneer history when it, but to believe that such a region is pos- it was the crossroads of the North Ameri- sible, you must see with your own eyes its geysers, bubbling cauldrons, canyons, and can fur trade. other phenomena, plus the variety of ani- The Teton range is an imposing sight mal wild life. of rugged snow-capped peaks. Besides its From Union Pacific's popular gateway at Ashton, Idaho, buses of the Yellowstone pinnacled peaks and canyons are many 1 beautiful lakes, glaciers and a forest em- Park Company take you through scenic Targhee Forest for a breakfast stop at West pire. The Snake River begins nearby. Yellowstone, nearest entrance to Old Faith- You may enter via Union Pacific gate- ful Geyser. The tour includes the major way at Victor, Idaho, and leave via the scenic wonders of the Park with overnight western entrance to Ashton seeing both stops available at popular hotels or lodges parks on one easy tour. at Old Faithful, Lake, Canyon or Mam- moth. If desired, you may leave via Grand Grand Teton Lodge Company operates Teton National Park to Victor, Idaho. the new and fabulous Jackson Lake Lodge, The wonders of the Park are explained • Jenny Lake Lodge, new Colter Bay area, to you in lectures or guided walks by the as well as sightseeing buses. In this area, Rangers and Naturalists of the National too, are many fine dude ranches. Park Service. 4 e • :Os ter,' um-,• ,,,,,m4hanos444.4mposemti- ••••••••• ,n;-• •-•-••—•-•-ava• hmookr-4-1,-- ot,orianoms46....,••••=1"101014.-4° • us wilt 11•44 niotoaLodloo 044441 44t4, 0, a aa" PM olsot4414,,Pot „,141,04, 0.11106 ,•• PPM= Stanley Basin and Sawtooth Range, a few miles north of Sun Valley, Idaho (Continued from 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 the 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- operated ski-lifts you are assured more ley of the Sawtooth Mountains in downhill skiing than anywhere in the central Idaho is Sun Valley, renowned world. There's also ice-skating, sleigh winter/summer recreational resort. rides, outdoor warmwater swimming, and the gay "after ski" fun. In the Sun Valley opened in 1936 first as evening you'll enjoy informal dancing a ski resort, but soon became equally at the Lodge or "The Ram" in Chal- popular as a summer playground. lenger Inn. It was the first ski resort to intro- Sun Valley didn't "just happen" to duce the popular and inexpensive become America's most famous winter "Learn-to-Ski" weeks. sports resort. Nature endowed it with Sun Valley's ski school is the largest long, sunny slopes, ski-perfect powder and most experienced in the country. snow and calm, wind-free climate. There are ski runs and slopes to your Add to that the excellent accommoda- liking whether you are a beginner or tions and service and you'll see why an expert with eight electrically Sun Valley is so popular. A skier's paradise for Over twenty-five years Sun Valley summers with warm baby sitters are available at any time sunny days, cool nights, and pollen- so the parents enjoy more freedom. free air, at an elevation of 6,000 feet, There's a variety of accommoda- make it ideal for family vacations. tions to fit your vacation budget. You Nice thing about Sun Valley are sure to find just what you want you don't have to be an athlete to at luxurious Sun Valley Lodge, com- enjoy its many charms. There's a fortable Challenger Inn with room wonderful variety of fun for all — rates as low as $7 per day, European from outdoor ice skating, riding, ten- plan, or the so economically priced nis, and swimming to golf on new "Chalet-Dormitories" with four beds 18-hole course, fishing, skeet shooting, to a room.
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