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 during 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.

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(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. Wherever you stay all and chair lift riding. Evenings are gay facilities are open to you with and informal, with music, dancing and real Western hospitality. movies. The children are delighted The winter season starts about De- with the supervised playground, and cember 20 and ends in early April. The summer season is from May 1 to Labor Day, with a fall closing date of around From Ruud Mountain: part of golf October 21. course in foreground, Sun Valley vil- For an ideal winter or summer vaca- lage in right center, town of Ketchum tion you are invited to visit Sun Valley, at foot of Baldy Mountain in Sawtooth Idaho, owned and served by Union National Forest. Pacific Railroad.

7 1 OREGON A Young State, A Historic Past

Bruno Heceta, the Spanish mariner, was snow-capped peaks soar amidst an unspoiled the first white person to see the coast of wilderness of sparkling lakes and rugged what is now Oregon in 1775. Capt. Robert canyons cut by the clear cold waters of Gray, in 1792, was the first to sail up tumbling trout streams in a setting of fra- the river now bearing his ship's name, the grant pine forests. Chief resort centers are Columbia. Enterprise and beautiful Wallowa Lake. Explorations by Lewis and Clark, who From the town of Joseph you may also visit wintered on the Oregon Coast in 1805-06, Hap Point, the observation point for view- led later to the greatest migration of peo- ing Hell's Canyon. ple in history, during the 1840's and 50's. LaGrande is also the home of the Indian Out of this great Oregon Country sprang Festival of Arts, held late in June. The an American territory, including most of Festival provides a stage for exhibition of the Pacific Northwest states of today, and, artistic expression of today's Indian people. finally, a state on February 14, 1859. The All artforms are presented, including the first commercial enterprise was started by performing arts as well as fine arts and John Jacob Astor at Astoria in 1811. Or- authentic traditional Indian culture. Out- ganization of the first United States gov- standing Indian artists from all over the ernment on the Pacific Coast was in Ore- nation present their works or perform, ac- gon territory. cording to their individual talents. The Festival has grown rapidly and has become Eastern Oregon a unique celebration entirely different from From the East the Union Pacific trains the familiar western type show such as the well-known Pendleton "Round Up." enter Oregon at Nyssa, and near Hunting- Continuing to Pendleton, the train goes ton again touch the Old Oregon Trail, where the Snake River is crossed for the through 40 miles of the Blue Mountains, last time. Here the Old West still lives where the Anthony Lakes Recreation Re- with cowboys, Indians, miners and loggers gion is most popular. much in evidence. In the heart of the sheep and cattle Baker is the center of a sportsman's country, Pendleton is the home of one paradise, for big game hunting and dude of the West's greatest rodeos, the "Round ranches. It is the gateway to spectacular Up" staged each September. Native Uma- Hell's Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the tilla Indians add color to the show. Snake River, the deepest and wildest gorge You'll remember Oregon for the un- in the U. S., a thousand feet deeper than usual freshness of each vacation setting. the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. You'll be impressed by the size and scope LaGrande, on the Grande Ronde River, of its scenic grandeur and the variety of at the base of the Blue Mountains, is the things to see. We believe your family will gateway to the Wallowa Mountains. One enjoy their vacation more, too, if you treat of America's finest ranges, the Wallowa's them to a trip via the Union Pacific.

8 Wallowa Lake in Eastern Oregon The world-famous Pendleton "Round-Up" Hood River Valley, Oregon snow-capped Mt. Adams in Washington 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 boundary 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 1 the great palisades you'll see afternoon. 10 THE DALLES BONNEVILLE DAM AS you approach The Dail es 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 River above the present city by early A sight the visitor will long remember French-Canadian fur traders. Early in 1957 is that of salmon ascending fish ladders on the spillway gates of The Dalles Dam were their journey from the sea to their spawn- lowered and a 27-mile reservoir was formed, ing grounds. This fishway is a staircase of covering the once famed Celli° Falls. This water providing a route around the dam for new hydroelectric project provides new migrating fish. The annual migration of power and irrigation for industrial and Columbia River salmon occurs usually in agricultural development. late April and early May, and at intervals Today the city of The Dalles is a trade until late September. The Dam is 42 miles center for a wide area featuring canneries, east of Portland, and may be easily visited aluminum and lumber industries. on bus tours from that city.

Looking down the Columbia River; The Dalles Dam, city of The Dalles and mighty Mt. Hood 'Timberline Lodge and Mt. Hood cloaked in winter's garb 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 fans 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 Mt. 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 glaciers form vast perpetual snow MLILTNOMAH FALLS fields. The "Magic Mile" chair lift FROM the Astra Dome cars on the carries tourists in summer and skiers in winter up four thousand feet higher "City of Portland" your eyes have on Mt. Hood to one of Oregon's finest feasted on the enchanting scenes of vantage points. the Columbia River Gorge and now, your train passes directly in front The activities at Timberline Lodge of Multnomah Falls, affording a per- are varied. A new heated, glass-en- fect view. This beautiful column of closed outdoor swimming pool for water falls 541 feet down a sheer cliff, year-'round use is popular. There's a near-by golf course. Horseback riding hesitates upon a terrace, then plunges another 79 feet. As it tumbles into and pack trips are available at Rho- dodendron, 20 miles down the moun- the pool at the base of the cliff it tain. For those who seek relaxation forms a white veil of misty spray. But without active sports there are nature you'll want to come back on a tour walks in wooded glades of the national from Portland to enjoy it at leisure; forest and the Alpine meadows are it's an entrancing sight to see the falls smothered in wild flowers. flood-lighted at night.

Multnomah Falls and Domeliner "City of Portland" r PORTLAND "The Rose City"

YOU will enjoy cosmopolitan Portland, During the summer season Portland has the Pacific Northwest's famed "City of Pacific Coast League baseball, horse racing Roses." It is not an empty boast that For at Portland Meadows and greyhound rac- you a rose in Portland grows." Early in ing at Fairview Track. June each year the people of Portland honor the rose in a week-long, world- Portland's new zoological gardens gained famous "Portland Rose Fes ti va The nationwide attention in 1962 when its growing elephant colony produced the first mythical "Kingdom of Rosaria" is ruled by a queen and princesses chosen from the baby elephants in this country in nearly half city schools. Thousands of visitors come for a century. The large variety of animals are the pageantry, parades, water and ski races, displayed in clean natural settings sur- coronation ceremony and special events. rounded by colorful gardens. The zoo also features a miniature railroad, powered by a Located on the Willamette River near its scale model diamond-stack steam locomo- confluence with the mighty Columbia, 110 tive, with a scenic route winding around the miles from the ocean, Portland is the grounds over trestles and through tunnels. largest fresh-water maritime port on the Pacific Coast, and is served by over fifty Portland is the hub of a wide variety of steamship lines. vacation playgrounds: Mount Hood and Portland's ideal location at the head of Timberline Lodge, the Columbia River Scenic Tour, and less than 100 miles to the the prosperous Willamette Valley, the goal west is Oregon's spectacular shoreline with of the invnigrants of covered wagon days, fine beach parks. To the south are the awe- is one of the many reasons for its growth some Oregon Caves, and Crater Lake Na- to a city of almost 400,000 people, with tional Park. Views to the north and east more than 800,000 in the metropolitan area. present inspiring scenes climaxed by Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams and Mount Hood. In the city is vacation recreation to suit everyone there are 125 parks; for in- In the city an organized 50-mile scenic stance, the 103-acre Washington Park drive has been charted covering all the boasts the International Rose Test Gardens, points of tourist interest. The Portland and famous statuary. There are 18 golf Chamber of Commerce Visitors Informa- courses, 10 are public with very low fees. tion Center at 1200 S.W. Front Avenue, Other points of interest are the Art Mu- staffed with courteous attendants, provides seum; Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, free information and literature. an open air grotto; Forestry Building; Mu- The Union Pacific has paid tribute to seum of Science and Industry; Planetarium Portland by naming its two popular trains and famous landmarks of pioneer days. serving the Pacific Northwest after the city: College and high school football games are the Domeliner "City of Portland" and the played in the Multnomah Civic Stadium. Streamliner "Portland Rose."

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

Mt. Jefferson towers over the Metolius River, one of the finest trout streams, along eastern slope of the Cascade Range, Oregon A golden statue of 'The Pioneer" tops State Capitol in Salem

SALEM THE CAPITAL of Oregon is the state's third 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 Ore- gon 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 100 feet high. It A cavern in Oregon Caves 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 37 miles by auto-tour caverns known as "The Marble Hills of from Grants Pass. A Swiss type Chateau Oregon." The caves are a marvel to behold, provides modern accommodations.

17 'ft.* • 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 Mount Mazama. This great mountain lit- wild life and to remind you "Do Not erally "blew its top," when one of the Feed The Bears!" 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 Cascade Range 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 Naturalists give informal talks daily at one time. It is deceptively large, about at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In the eve- 20 square miles, 6 miles wide, and has 20 ning illustrated lectures are given in the miles of shoreline. Surrounding cliffs rise huge lounge of Crater Lake Lodge, or at from 500 to 2,000 feet above the water, the Community 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 Wizard 'Island, an inactive cone, and Sept. 15, and advance reservations are Phantom Ship are two islands which further necessary. enhance the lake's interest and beauty. The Klamath Indians knew of, but sel- The Greyhound Bus Lines serve Med- dom visited Crater Lake. They regarded the ford, Klamath Falls, and Grants Pass. From lake and the mountain as the battleground about June 15 to Sept. 15, Pacific Trail- of the gods. The lake was discovered on ways, and their connecting lines, provide June 12, 1853, by John Wesley Hillman, daily auto-stage service between Portland, a young prospector in search of a -lost Bend, Medford or Klamath Falls and Crater mine." Lake as well as sight-seeing trips around the lake. Mountains, lake and trails blend to give 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 sports. 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.

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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 stretch 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 digging at Long Beach, Washington WASHINGTON The "Evergreen State" Variety Vacationland

Washington State offers vacation attrac- Western Washington tions to challenge the most demanding and Here the mountains meet the sea in ambitious tourist. With a variety of magnificent scenery, including many of the a matchless combination of breath-taking world's wonders "only hours apart", and beauty, and Washington lives up to its an ideal summer climate, the state has name as the "Evergreen State". recreational facilities to suit the most dis- The ocean beaches in the southwest are one of the state's top tourist attractions. criminating. It offers exceptional salt and fresh water fishing, boating, swimming, Long Beach, over 28 miles in length, is reported to be the longest, unbroken beach hiking, camping, big game hunting and in the world. Twin Harbors Beaches ex- winter sports in season. Within the state tend south of Aberdeen to Tokeland. West- are 67 state parks, 7 national forests and two national parks, Rainier and Olympic. port is a famed port for sport salmon 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 facilities 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 the 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 lies while the eastern part is high, flat the Puget Sound, an inland salt waterway or rolling irrigated sunlands. of challenging beauty. Continuing Puget Soun d's waterway Eastern Washington northward, stretches the Strait of Georgia. Along the shores of the inlets and islands, East of the Cascades the state .is noted to 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 to perfection. farmlands. Contributing to the wealth of In this corner of the state 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, tains the most popular are Mount cherry, green pea and hops production. Baker and Mount Shuksan, glistening in Near Spokane, the capital of the great reflected beauty from dozens of high mea- "Inland Empire", is Grand Coulee Dam dow lakes. probably the world's largest hydroelectric Southward, near Seattle and Tacoma, is and reclamation project. The dam is sec- famed Mt. Rainier National Park. On its ond only to 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 that large industrial developments such as the one visit will leave you with a desire to great aluminum reduction plants. return again. 22 Mt. St. Helens from beautiful Spirit Lake, Washington VANCOUVER, LONGVIEW AND OLYMPIA

VANCOUVER, across the Columbia from Portland, is the oldest town in the state. Established as a fort in 1825, by the Hudson's Bay Company, today it is a bustling, industrial city and a great shipping port. It is Washington's fourth largest 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- State Capitol, Olympia, Washington 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 It is a commercial center, the port of an the gateways to Olympic National Park.

23 Artv- . .logett, Cascade Mountains reflected in deep blue Crater Lake, Oregon Golfing at Oak Bay Course, Victoria, B. C.—Mt. Baker in distance

1 Autumn tinted Highwood Lake and Mt. Shuksan, Washington Mt. McKinley, Alaska, tops all peaks in North America 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 155,000. 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 types 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 and Sumner to celebrate the renowned bathing beaches, historic Fort Nisqually, Daffodil Festival. a deep sea aquarium and the world's largest 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 city are the state historical museum, metropolitan city to all five entrances. the world's largest totem pole, and Wright Union Pacific's escorted tours from the Park. east use this gateway. Your tour bus stops for view of The Emmons Glacier on Mt. Raini,y

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK

MOUNT RAINIER, a towering, ice- fourth of the whole Park area. Meadows clad extinct volcano, is the distinctive fea- of flowers, Alpine lakes, cascading rivers, ture of Mount Rainier National Park. The and dark forests are all a thrilling part Indians called the mammoth white cone of its foreground. Mountain and fore- "The mountain that was God"—and justly ground combine in a natural masterpiece, so, for it takes supreme command of the truly one of our country's major scenic entire Cascade range. wonders. Rising to a height of 14,410 feet "the The history of Mount Rainier is inter- Mountain" is the most superb landmark esting. Like all volcanoes, it has built up in the Pacific Northwest you see it its cone by eruptions and lava flows in from fifty, a hundred, two hundred miles geological time. At one time it probably away. So staggering are the proportions of reached a height of 16,000 feet. Then, it Mt. Rainier that even neighboring moun- is believed, a tremendous explosion took tains seem like mere foothills. It is the place, destroying the top of the mountain second highest peak (only Mt. McKinley in and reducing its height some 2,000 feet. Alaska is higher) in the Pacific Northwest, Crowned with a halo of snow and ice, and covers 100 square miles, about one- 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 snows using the famed Rainier Park "tin pants". There are horseback trips, with experienced 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 I) 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.

Skiing on the slopes of Mt. Rainier near Paradise Inn Seattle skyline, Space Needle and new "Seattle Center" SEATTLE THE Union Pacific route is northward traffic, Olympic Mountains on the West, around the shores of Puget Sound to and the Cascades including Mt. Rainier. Seattle, the largest city in the Pacific Other attractions are the International Northwest, with a population of 561,000. Fountain, Opera House, Playhouse, Arena, The city is cradled between two mountain Coliseum, the Hall of Industry, Commerce- ranges, Cascades on the east and Olympics Fashion-Interiors pavilion, and two um- on the west. brella-roofed buildings. The Memorial Seattle, "City on the Water," rises out Stadium and the lighting, lawns and land- of sheltered Puget Sound, separating its scaping have also been retained. The Mono- salt waters from a tranquil 24-mile-long rail will continue to serve the "Seattle fresh water playground, Lake Washington. Center." Lake and Sound are linked by ship canals, Busy ferry boats—of the most extensive Lake Union in the heart of the city, and ferry system in the world—depart for many the Chittenden Locks, second only to towns and islands around the Sound. From Panama in the Americas. The canal has extended Seattle's water front to 193 miles Anacortes (reached by car or bus), a su- where more than 2,000 ships tie up at the perbly scenic ferry trip takes visitors to Van- piers annually, from many foreign lands. couver Island through the beautiful San Those who missed Seattle's World Fair Juan Islands. During the summer steam- of 1962 may still enjoy several of its fea- ships sail from Seattle to Victoria, on Van- tures which have been converted into a couver Island, and to Vancouver, B.C., from permanent "Seattle Center." Among them where there is other steamer service to are the Space Needle which affords a 360 Alaska. Seattle has long been known as degree view of the city, harbor with ocean 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 Fleet," 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: Snoqualmie Falls, Lake Ships at holiday time. There are also six Keechelus, Mt. 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 to help you enjoy magnificent scenery, picturesque historic your visit to the city. (Phone Chamber of sites, and unique points of interest Commerce for location.)

Fishing below Snoqualmie Falls, near Seattle Olympic Range from Hurricane Ridge Scene in famed Olympic Rain Forest OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

West of Puget Sound is a land of un- in the northern part 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, Olympic National Forest. In addition to such as the wildflower meadows along its scenic grandeur, recreational facilities Hurricane Ridge from which the mountain views are superb. U-Drive Service is include .fishing, hunting, boating, swim- available in Port Angeles, and in all the ming, hiking, camping and winter sports. larger cities of the Puget Sound region. Dozens of craggy peaks rise to snowy The Park may be entered from Olympia, heights 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 Puget Sound and Hood Canal; also between forests can be seen in the valleys of the Victoria, B. C., and Port Angeles during Quinault, Queets 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-clad 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 panorama 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 Chairlift 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 Angeles harbor, Olympic Peninsula Indian Canyon, most famous of Spokane's six golf courses and one of the nation's finest, overlooks the entire city. THE INLAND EMPIRE SPOKANE seasons. Winter sports, with skiing on fine 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 Bitter Root Rockies is the famous "Inland summit of 5881 feet, is the highest peak in Eastern Washington, from where unfold Empire," a region rich with the treasure of 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 15I-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 (550 feet) the Washington State Museum. There are as the Washington Monument, and the excellent resort facilities on most of the 76 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 Mt. Spokane No wonder it is Washington's No. 2 tourist State Park, a recreational paradise in all attraction, second only to Mt. Rainier. 33 APP e Harvest time at Lake Chelan, Washington 1P11.111111The golden wheat fields of Eastern Washington YAKIMA VALLEY lumbia River bends to the west for its dash to the sea. Richland, a fast growing city, is THE Yak ima 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 County 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 White Pass Ski Area; nearby are fine many historic spots, scenic beauty, educa- dude ranches, the Ginkgo Petrified Forest, tional institutions, and vast grain and cattle and fine fishing and hunting. ranches. Walla Walla 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 Washington'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 length, 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, making a and a composite of all that British Colum- round trip daily. Washington State Ferries bia has to offer in scenery and recreational provide all-year service through the San opportunities unsurpassed salt and fresh Juan Islands from Anacortes, Washington, water fishing, golf, yachting, swimming, to Sidney, 17 miles north of Victoria. mountain climbing, trail riding and winter During the summer season only from Port skiing. The southern tip of the Island en- Angeles, on the Olympic Peninsula, direct joys Canada's balmiest climate, considered into the unique harbor in the heart of by the medical profession to be unequalled. downtown Victoria. In the Province there are several ferry lines serving the Victoria- Nanaimo-Vancouver area. VICTORIA "Queen City of Gardens" Canada welcomes the tourist with a mini- mum of border regulations and delay, and Victoria, named for a British queen, is those entering by train or ship will pass the capital and second largest city in the border inspection aboard. Legal residents of Province. It is a city of gardens, from the the U. S. do not need passports, although flowered-bordered lawns of the Parliament it is well to have evidence of your citizen- buildings and the Empress Hotel flanking ship with you. two sides of its Inner Harbour, to the decorative beds that bloom all year in The Province of British Columbia is famed Beacon Hill Park. You'll see the larger than the states of California, Oregon world-famous Butchart Gardens, really four and Washington combined, and its history gardens in one, and in Thunderbird Park roughly parallels that of these states. It was you'll enjoy photographing one of the finest formed from a territory wrested from Spain, totem pole collections in the world. 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 gold 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 railroad. Tod ay, 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, petro- you can get detailed information. leum and tourism. To most tourists part of the fun of a

Leaving 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 pleasure 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 700,000 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 specialty shops are a shopper's delight. Westminster, Burnaby, and the North Shore Here, too, the Oriental and Occidental municipalities, is Canada's gateway to the meet, and its Chinatown is famed for fine Orient, and Alaska. Chinese or 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. The loyal Canadian Mounted Pollee are a world-famous symbol of Canada

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 also Seymour chairlift, only minutes from the Burrard Building at 1030 West Georgia downtown, offer you the experience of Street. riding by chairlift to the summits, 4,000 feet above the city, for superb views. Take The "Mounties" a thrilling boat trip out through the great harbor with its fishing boats and ocean Do not be disappointed if you do not see liners, or cruise into the sheltered waters any scarlet-coated Mounties you are used of fjords reminiscent of Norway. The Gray to seeing on TV or in the movies. They are Line offers a variety 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.

ALASKA Our 49th State

A NEW American adventure is a visit to by air. A 2I-day all-expense tour via boat Alaska. The "Lure of Alaska" is more than both ways, for example, is only $795 dur- a phrase, as you will learn on your first ing regular season, or $695 during the trip to the "Land of the Midnight Sun." Thrift Season. Less than 2c an acre!? Yes, that was the The Alaska state ferry system ("Marine price Uncle Sam paid for Alaska in 1867. Highway") operates 108-auto, 500-pas- What was once called "Seward's Folly" senger vessels on a schedule of six sailings turned out to be the greatest real estate a week out of Prince Rupert, B. C. to bargain of all time. Few, then, could en- Ketch ikan, Wr a ngel I, Petersburg, Sitka, vision the wealth that would be taken, or Juneau, Haines and Skagway. the strategic value of Alaska today. Four STATES-ALASKA air carriers con- Alaska hasn't been exactly hidden. It's nect with Union Pacific at Seattle for daily a bit difficult to hide that huge chunk of flights to various points in Alaska. These territory comprising 586,400 square miles carriers, too, offer a variety of tours. —more than twice the size of Texas. You should plan months ahead for Maybe Jack London and Rex Beach steamer reservations any Union Pacific stories planted a desire in your heart to office or your travel agent can give you visit Alaska some day. The atmosphere of complete details, schedules and costs to those rugged pioneer days still lingers but Alaska via the line of your choice. is giving way to the new Alaska, still a If you are now ready to take this trip to frontier, but a modern one. Instead of gold Alaska, it could be along these lines: fever, today it is an oil boom and the excitement of a new strategic state. Three- "The Inside Passage" fourths of its 226,000 population is com- Steaming north from Vancouver your posed of migrants from all of the other ship cruises through the Strait of Georgia, states, native Eskimos and Indians make the Johnstone Strait, Queen Charlotte up the other fourth. Sound, the Lynn Canal, and on up to Skag- After your trip to the Pacific Northwest, way. The Inside Passage extends almost a aboard a modern Union Pacific Domeliner, thousand miles, where nature's grandest and you've enjoyed your choice of its many masterpieces are for your eyes and camera attractions your port of departure for to capture great mountain peaks edge Alaska is Vancouver, B. C. up from the placid waters, shorelines are Three steamship companies operate pas- heavily forested, you pass fleets of fishing senger service, during the summer season vessels, and along the shores you will see only, from May through September. Tours wild animal life, old Indian villages, resorts are available via steamships of the Cana- and summer homes. You are never out of dian Pacific, Canadian National and Alaska sight of the mainland and thousands of Cruise Lines. islands shelter your route from the Pacific, Round trip cruise rates, Vancouver to which in this area is warmed by the Japa- Skagway, all outside rooms with berth and nese current. meals included, vary depending on type of Ketchikan, your first port of call in accommodations. An example of regular Alaska, is a colorful fishing and lumbering season rates would be from $235 to more town. You'll see totem poles (as shown on than $500. Thrift Season sailing (late May, page 40) and an Indian ceremonial house. early June and September) are $225 to From an observation platform at Ketchikan $345. There is a variety of all-expense Creek, right in town, you'll see salmon leap- tours, some one-way by boat and one-way ing on the way to their spawning grounds.

Scene in Totem Park, Ketchikan, Alaska 41 Farther north along the island-studded you, complete with gaming tables (souvenir waters is Wrangell in a lovely harbor near gambling money only) and Can Can girls. the mouth of the Stikine River. Then For your added enjoyment they 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 take the exciting panhandle you call in at Juneau, the Capi- trip over the White Pas s and Yukon tal. Your Gray Line bus will take you al- narrow-gauge route—a marvel of railroad most up to the face of Mendenhall Glacier engineering. You either return to your ship (shown below) You'll visit the State or go on to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Museum and its Alaskan lore, see famous where you take a modern bus on the paintings at the Nugget Shop, and visit the Golden Horseshoe tour to Haines, and pick fine Baranof Hotel. Then there's the Red up your steamer, or go on to Fairbanks, Dog Saloon with its rustic atmosphere. the Golden Heart of Alaska. A bus tour of You cruise on 100 miles up the 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 this beautiful 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 stopover is at Skagway, which on the Tanana River. is as far as the steamers go. You will re- Fairbanks is the hub of transportation for live its "days of '98" when there were dance- Interior Alaska. It is from here you can take halls, gambling palaces, and such immortal 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 An "All America" city Anchorage is Alaska's largest city

Mount McKinley National Park

From Fairbanks you can go to the park From the park you can retrain for An- via highway transportation or the stream- chorage, Alaska's largest city with about lined Alaska Railroad. You'll stay at the 82,000 area population. This new (founded modern McKinley Park Hotel. Buses or in 1914) city is a bustling center with a limousines operate daily during the summer number of first class hotels and cafes. From (June 1 to Sept. 15) from the hotel to there bus trips are available to Portage Camp Eielson, 66 miles distant, for mag- Glacier and the Matanuska Valley farming nificent views of Mount McKinley. Denali, area. The High One," was the name given by From Anchorage you can retrace your the Indians to mighty Mount McKinley, route by train and bus, or fly back to Juneau North America's highest peak, its snow- for the steamer voyage back to Vancouver. covered head reaching a height of 20,320 You will be impressed, as are most feet. Chances are you'll see moose, caribou, Alaska visitors, with two things: the in- mountain sheep and bears. National Park credible beauty of the country, and the headquarters are near the hotel and rail- friendly people. In a national park visitor road 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 visit Fairbanks, via Anchorage, through pictur- our new 49th State—on your next vacation esque mountain country. trip to the Pacific Northwest. 43 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

FIRST WITH THE FINEST

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THE Union Pacific was the first rail- "City of Los Angeles," provides accommo- road to provide the Pacific Northwest with dations and service unmatched on Ameri- transcontinental streamlined trains. can (or World) rails. For many interesting miles the Union The Domeliner "City of Portland" is Pacific Route parallels the historic Oregon also the only train between Chicago, Den- ver and the Pacific Northwest with three Trail, climaxed by almost 200 miles along the spectacular Columbia River. types of Dome cars: the Astra-Dome Coach, Lounge and Dining Cars. In the observa- Today, one of the finest trains between tion room of the Dome Coach (pictured Chicago and Portland is the Domeliner on the opposite page) are 24 unreserved "City of Portland." It, like the Domeliner seats affording unobstructed views of the You'll wish you had "another pair of eyes" in our Dome Dining Cars: one for food, another for scenery From the Dome Coach, Dome Lounge Car or Dome Diner you'll enjoy many scenic thrills, including Columbia River Gorge

passing scenery or interesting places. Down- car service has repeatedly won awards from stairs there are 36 reserved coach seats of the U. S. Public Health Service. In addition the 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 private dining room with seating for ten. divans facing the wide picture windows, Union Pacific quality meals are prepared a select train library of popular magazines, by skillful chefs and graciously served by current newspapers, and writing desk with attentive personnel. free stationery and post cards. On the lower level, too, is a smart semi-private cocktail The Domeliner "City of Portland" runs via Denver, in both directions, thus afford- lounge, and a private card room. Upstairs there are 24 divan-type seats in the Dome, ing stopovers for visiting or sightseeing 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 and sporting events. From St. Louis and Kansas City the The Dome Dining Car is a treat you'll schedule of the Domeliner "City of St. find only on the Union Pacific Domeliners Louis" makes connections at Denver with "City of Portland" or "City of Los Angeles." the "City of Portland." This means faster It has three beautiful dining rooms all schedules for patrons using the St. Louis serving the same fine food for which the or Kansas City gateways to and from the Union Pacific is so famous. Our dining Pacific Northwest. 45 The Domeliner "City of St. Louis" offers Enroute to or from the Pacific North- Dome Coach, standard dining car service, west via Union Pacific you can stop off modern coaches and Pullmans, and club at Shoshone, Idaho, for a visit to famous lounge car. Sun Valley. During the summer season you can transfer at Pocatello, Idaho, to through cars for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Poca- tello is also the transfer point for those enroute to or from Butte, Mon- tana, and other Union Pacific desti- nations. Union Pacific is proud of its fine, modern and roomy coaches. The in- dividually reclining seats have full- length legrests for head-to-toe comfort, as pictured at the left. Washrooms are large and clean. Pullman sleeping cars on this popular Domeliner are of latest design with a choice of roomettes and bed- rooms single, double or en suite. You'll enjoy the privacy, comfort and latest innovations of Pullman equipment on this fine train. While coach passengers may dine in the Dome Dining Car, if they choose, during the peak summer season, and winter holidays, a new Cof- fee Shop-Lounge Car is added for their pleasure. 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. Yes, there are many advantages to going by train, by Union Pacific you rest assured in utmost comfort and safety. In the West rail fares are lower, and Union Pacific's liberal Family 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. In choosing your route to the Pacific Northwest decide now to go Union Pacific which serves so YELLOWSTONE many of the West's national NAT'L PARK parks and other scenic places— 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. GRAND TETON A tour through the historic NAT'L PARK and scenic West is more than an ideal family vacation. For fam- ilies with children of school age it provides a living lesson in history and geography which can enhance their school year. When you travel by Union Pacific SUN VALLEY Domeliner you are assured the IDAHO safest and most comfortable way to see the West. Any Union Pacific represent- ative will be happy to help you with your vacation plans. ZION, See list of Union Pacific BRYCE, offices on following page. GRAND CANYON NAT'L PARKS

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Aberdeen, Wash...3 Union Passenger Sta. New York 20, N. Y 626 Fifth Ave. Alhambra, Cal 51 S. Garfield Ave. Suite 350, Rockefeller Center Atlanta 3, Ga Oakland 12, Cal 214 Central Bldg. 705FultonNat'lBankBldg. Ogden, Utah Rm. 100, Union Station Bend, Ore 1054 Bond St. Omaha 2, Nebr Cor. 15th & Dodge Sts. Beverly Hills, Cal 251 N. Beverly Dr. Pasadena 1, Cal Union Pacific Station Birmingham 3, Ala Philadelphia 2, Pa 701Brown-MarxBldg. 904GirardTrustBldg. Boise, Ida Idaho Bldg., 212 N. 8th St. Pittsburgh 22, Pa 1419 Oliver Bldg. Boston 8, Mass 294 Washington St. Pocatello, Idaho Union Pacific Station Bremerton, Wash 228 first St. Pomona, Cal Union Pacific Station Butte, Mont 609 Metals Bank Bldg. Portland 5, Ore Calgary, Alta 717 Lancaster Bldg. 701S.W.WashingtonSt. Cheyenne, Wyo 121 W. 15th St. Reno, Nev 501 N. Virginia St. Chicago 3, Ill 1 S. LaSalle St. Riverside, Cal Union Pacific Station Cincinnati 2, 0...303 Dixie Terminal Bldg. St. Joseph 9, Mo 602 Corby Bldg. Cleveland 13, 0 1407 Terminal Tower St. Louis 1, Mo 1223 Ambassador Bldg. Dallas 1, Tex Sacramento 14, Cal 217 Forum Bldg. 2108MercantileBankBldg. Salt Lake City 11, Utah Denver 2, Colo 535 Seventeenth St. 417S.MainSt. Des Moines 9, la 407 Equitable Bldg. San Diego 1, Cal 320 Broadway Detroit 26, Mich 612 Book Bldg. San Francisco 5, Cal 405 Market St. E. Los Angeles, Cal...5454 Ferguson Drive San Jose 13, Cal Eugene, Ore 163 East 12th Ave. 811BankofAmericaBldg. Fresno 1, Cal 207 Rowell Bldg. San Pedro, Cal 805 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale 3, Cal 406 N. Brand Blvd. Santa Ana, Cal 305 N. Main St. Hollywood 28, Cal Santa Monica, Cal 307 Santa Monica Bl. 6702HollywoodBlvd. (About June 1, 1963 1228 Fifth St.) Huntington Park, Cal 7002 Pacific Blvd. Seattle 1, Wash 1300 Fourth Ave. Kansas City 6, Mo 2 E. Eleventh St. Sioux City 1, la 418 Benson Bldg. Las Vegas, Nev Union Pacific Station Spokane 1, Wash Union Station Lewiston, Idaho Room 7, Union Depot Stockton 6, Cal 206 California Bldg. Lincoln 8, Nebr 224 S. 13th St. Tacoma 2, Wash 114 S. Ninth St. Long Beach 2, Cal Toronto 1, Ont...13th Fl Nat'l Trust Bldg. 221LongBeachBlvd. Tulsa 3, Okla 721 Kennedy Bldg. Los Angeles 14, Cal 434 W. Sixth St. Medford, Ore 1307 W. Main St. Vancouver, B. C 315 Burrard Bldg. Memphis 3, Tenn 1137 Sterick Bldg. Walla Walla, Wash...Union Pacific Station Milwaukee 3, Wis 902 Majestic Bldg. Washington 5, D. C...600 Shoreham Bldg. Minneapolis 2, Minn Winston-Salem 3, N. C 890NorthwesternBankBldg. 625ReynoldsBldg. New Orleans 12, La 210 Baronne St. Yakima, Wash Union Pacific Bldg.

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