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I The Low Cost of a Colorado Tour To Denver, To R ocky FROM Colorado Mo untain S p r ings Na t.i o na l o r Pue blo (Est es ) P a r k Chicago ...... •• ...... $41.00 $51.50 Peoria ...... • ...... 36.80 47.30 St. Louis ...... • • ...... 36.00 46.50 Kansas City...... 26.50 37.00 St. Joseph ...... 26.50 37.00 Omaha ...... 26.50 37.00 Lincoln ...... 24.70 35.20 (A few typical rates- fares from other points in proportion. ) SIDE TRIPS A f ew of the many grandly interesting side trips into the wonderland among the clouds : Colorado Glaciers, $8.55, from Denver. Buffalo Bill's grave (on Lookout Mountain), $2.50 from Denve r. Denver's Mountain Parks , $4.00, from D enver. George town Loop, $3.95 daily ($3.55 Saturday and Sunday; $2.65 Sunday only}, from D enve r. Corona, $5.00, fr om Denver. Idaho Springs, $2.70 daily ($2.40 Saturday and Sunday; $1.80 Sunday only}, from D enver. Grand Lake, through Rocky Mountain National Este s Park and ove r Continental Divide, return ing via Berthoud Pass and D enver's Mountain Parks, $25.50, from Loveland or D enver. M esa Verde National Park, $43.05, from Colorado Springs. Cripple Creek Dis trict, $3.00, from Colorado Springs . Manitou (The Spa of the Rockies), 28 cents, fron1 Colorado Springs. Summit Pikes P eak, $5.00 by Cog Road; $5.50 by auto h ighway, from Colorado Springs or Manitou. H igh Drive, including North and South Cheyenne Canyons, $3.00, from Colorado Springs or Manitou. Royal Gorge, $6.24 daily ($4.20 Saturdays and Sundays), from Colorado Springs. FREE SIDE TRIP A free sid e trip from D e nver to Colorado Springs and return will b e granted holders of s ummer excursion tickets to Rockv Mountain National Est•• Park, routed via B-URLINGTON ROUTE between Kansas City, Omaha or Eas t and D enver. Side trip coupons may be included in original ticke ts or secured at BURLINGTON office (901 Seve nteenth St.), or Union Station, D e nver.
Afte r all is said and done the Burlin~ton Route is the logical one-everywhere West
(All fares shown, subject to change without notice.} To the American People: With a lavish ha nd nature has moulded throughout our land the most magnificent and awe-inspiring scenery surpassing in beauty and grandeur that offered by any foreign country. These spots-our national pa rks-have been set aside by t he Ameri can government to be maintai ned untouched by the inroads of modern civilization so that you and your children may enjoy them. Roads have been bui lt through deep-cut canyons, across towering mountain ranges. beside rippling streams fill ed with fi ghting trout, and into primal forests. Hotels and camps have bee n erected to provide comfortable accommodations in the most distant and inaccessible places. Free camp grounds have been provided for those who wish to bring their own equipment and camp out. These unspoiled bits of native America are for you. They are the play grounds and the recreation pa rks of the people. To visit them is to inspire pride and make more real your love for America. In the name of the government I invite you to be its guest. -/~ ~ Secretary of tlte Interior. ~ Through the Wonderful Canyon of the Big Thompson River-On the Way to Estes Park
Page Two An Appreciation of Rocky Mountain National Park
By the late ENOS A. MILLS Author of "The Rocky Mountain Wonderland," "Our National Parks," Etc.
Rocky Mountain ational Park is a marvelous grouping of gentleness and grandeur; an eloquent, wordless hymn, sung in silent, poetic pictures; a wilderness mountain world of groves and grass plots, crags and canyons, rounded lakes with shadow matted shores that rest in peace within the purple forest. There are wild flowers of every color, and many a silken meadow edged with ferns. Brokenness and beauty, terrace upon terrace, a magnificent hanging wild garden. Over these terraces waters rush and pour. From ice-sculptured, snow piled peaks, young and eager streams leap in white cascades between crowding cliffs and pines. Through this wildness winds the trail, with its secrets of the centuries, where adventures come and go and where the magic camp fire blossoms in the night. In these primeval scenes the grizzly bear gives to the wilderness its master spell; the mountain ram poses on the cliff; the laughing, varied voice of the coyote echoes when the afterglow falls ; the home-loving beaver builds his willow-fringed hut; the birds sing; the cheerful chipmunk frolics and never grows up; and here the world stays young. The Rocky Mountain National Park holds adventure for every visitor. In it the world is new and wild, and on the imagination it produces the ex plorer's stirring joys. Its mile-high, unfenced scenes give freedom-splendid landscapes of the ideal world. Here for everyone are health and hope, efficiency and joy. Not a wild animal in this or any National Park is ferocious. Strong is the friendliness of Nature. With it everyone has a place in the sun. Her privileges are for each and all. Nature is universal, and here the stranger makes intimate acquaintances. Prejudice ceases. Each is at his best. In this greatest wilderness meeting-place the East and the West under stand and become friends. Travel unites people. Into this Park through the years will pour a continuous procession of peoples to mingle and form an international conference of friends. Here flags of nations and national boundary lines are forgotten. Kinship is the spirit of Nature.
Page Three The Village of Estes Park Nestles in a Qttiet Little Valley Sttrrounded by Mountains
Page Four Rocky Mountain National-Estes Park Popularity must always and ever Automobile roads penetrate remote be the proof of the charm of a place localities in the mountains. Sum and when thousands representing mer residents may spend season every state in the Union and the after season there without exhaust principal countries of the world ing its possibilities in the way of more than visit any other of our excursions. While possessing prac great National Parks-set their seal tically all of the features of other of approval to a summer outing great mountain resorts, it has many place by coming year after year, allurements to be found in no other seemingly there is no argument left. so easily accessible region. While great in area, it may be conveniently To those who do not know this explored, and still there are many region, the pleasant task of compil wild spots never yet touched by the ing this information is dedicated, foot of man. with the belief that, if other places have fail ed in appeal, here is one A natural , wild and beautiful that could charm even the angels. immensity of healthful outdoors Nature never formed a lovelier spot. Rocky Mountain Park was so named because it represents the Thus Rocky Mountain National typical scenery of the higher Rock Park becomes, as it were, a sanc ies. It comprises a considerable tuary, or refuge of peaceful beauty portion of what was long known as - tranquil grandeur-a haven of Estes Park, taking in the adjacent quietness, to which one may go for territory to the eastward, extending a few days, a week, a month, or a some fifteen or twenty miles north season, to do as one likes. The and south and stretching back to sportsman may hunt and fish in the and including about thirty miles of wildest of spots; the worn-out may the great chain of mountai ns which loaf or ramble quietly around, and here make up the Continental the more energetic may ride and Divide and part the waters of the drive, climb the mountains or play Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. golf or tennis on splendid grounds. The Colorado National Forest Best of all, one may be out every lies to the south, east and north of day in the rare, invigorating air, the Park and the Arapaho National under blue skies and a bright but Forest joins it on the west. scorchless sun, and may know that every long, cool night will bring the This Park, in many pl aces, out refreshing, upbuilding sleep that rivals forei gn countries and other only mountain air can induce. sections of our own country, with its show of glacial ice and depth of Near the geographical center of precipice. The special charm of the country, this positively ideal the region- its delightful climatic outing place-the charm of which quality- belongs to the Rockies cannot be catalogued-is quickly alone. This, with miles of Alpine and comfortably reached, and is like pasture hills and sunlit valleys, the most easily accessible to the makes the central Rocky Moun greatest number of people of all tains, in spite of their altitude, the our National Parks. most livable lofty range in the world. These peaks are accessible on foot DENVER-THE GATEWAY and horseback from convenient Denver is the gateway to this starting points and by easy stages. region of endless wonder and fas-
Page Five Page Six cination, which is only 70 miles to this for both wild, rugged glory away-by auto all the way or by and the velvet park-like beauty of rail to Lyons, Longmont, Loveland, the "Continent's Backbone." One or Ft. Collins, thence by motor-25 of the most striking features is the to 40 miles-a trip that ranks among accessibility of these mountain tops. the first in Colorado. Enraptured One may mount a horse after early by the intensely interesting scenes, breakfast in the valley, ride up the traveler is all too suddenly aware Flattop to enjoy one of the great of his journey's end, when the mag views of the world, and be back for nificent panorama of Estes Park vil late luncheon ; or cross the Conti lage and Rocky Mountain National nental Divide from one side to the Park unexpectedly bursts into view. other side of the Park, between early breakfast and late dinner. Soon he is eating dinner at one of the large hotels, or at a small From early dawn, with its deli ranch hotel, or in a modestly ap cate tints of rose and amethyst, to pointed cottage, as choice may late afternoon, with its golden sun dictate. A feature of the Park is shine and lengthening purple shad its adaptability; one may rest and ows, the range presents an ever recreate amid most entrancing sur changing panorama. On a peak, roundings, with a range of accom perhaps, settles momentaril y a gray modations from the elaborate furn snow-cloud; in yonder canyon breaks ishings and service of the large city a brief-lived shower, sunshot with hostelry to the simplicity of the silvery rain as it quickly clears secluded log cabin or the outpost away; while over all the fleece tent cottage. In short, life may be flecked turquoise sky and dazzling lived here in a manner to suit the sunlight hold sway. At midday, all taste and the purse of the indi ature rests and in its brighter vidual. The tired business man light the range seems to cower and who just wants to loaf amid incom grow small, only to reassert itself parable grandeur; the active, out in full power and majesty as day door young American; the geologist, ends with a sunset of such splendor who is studying moraines and as only the Rockies can boast. glaciers, and the botanist-all will find life extremely enjoyable here. It is in its nearer and more intimate aspects, however, that the Another noteworthy feature is exquisite beauties of the Park reveal that special outfitting is unneces themselves. Imagine, first, the hills sary; no unusual preparation need and ridges which thrust themselves precede the journey to the Park. forward in all directions from the The Park itself provides the enter main range of mountains to the west, tainment. Any supplies considered and from the lesser range to the east, essential can be secured at Denver, which completes its encircling pro Estes Park village, or at any one of tection ; then clothe the canyons in the several Park-gateway cities. garments of evergreen forest and the glades with the quaking aspen; the A MOUNTAIN PARADISE rocky gorges floored with sky-blue There is probably no mountain lakes and their walls hung with range more majestic than the main trembling waterfalls; the open spaces range of the Rockies. Throughout -from above timberline down to this region, the tourist has these the broad-spreading meadows where mountains at their best. From the rivers merrily sing their way Panama to the Arctic Seas, the carpeted with a huge army of bril Rockies have no spot comparable liant-hued wild flowers; the Arcadia
PaAeSeven There Are Miles of D elightful Foot T rails Through the Aspens
PaAe EiAht peopled plentifully with the wild life And these are not imaginary whose natural home it is-the finned , pictures, but real scenes which may furred and feathered-the wily be found in the uplands almost any trout, the beaver, the mountain where throughout the Park. sheep, the humming-bird and the solitaire (to mention only a few); CLIMATE A D SEASON and, lastly, spread over all , a bright blue sky with a dry, crystal-like The climate of Rocky Mountain atmosphere, shot through with National Park needs no extensive bright sunshine. and you will have description. Due to the altitude an idea of what Rocky Mountain which varies from 7,500 to 14,255 National Park really is . feet, the air is light, very dry, and has a wonderfully stimulating effect, Unless the visitor deliberately especially upon those accustomed to chooses to do otherwise, he will find the lower levels. The sunshine is his footsteps leading unconsciously genial, warm, bright, and almost to the heights. And as he climbs constant during the summer months. and gets his first wonderful views of Very rarely is there a rainy "spell, .. the surrounding country, his desire or, in fact, a single day during which to scale the more lofty crests grows the sun does not show itself for a in proportion as he ascends, until time, the occasional afternoon show finally he becomes obsessed with a ers being of short duration. The desire to climb that noble mountain sunshine may be hot at midday, of the Rampart Range, Longs but always there is a cool spot in Peak, which has one of the most pre the shade. The nights are cool, cipitous and striking summits in often even cold; blankets always are America , from which the whole welcome and sound sleep is the rule. world seems to lie at one's feet. But he who is mountain-wise will The deep breathing, which one not make such an attainment an end cultivates naturally in this rarefied in itself, or he will have missed atmosphere, sends the blood cours entirely the many pleasures which ing through the body with new life lie by the way on every hand. Here and energy, bringing rosy cheeks a babbling stream with a bed of wi ld and bright eyes and a new interest flowers hidden among the trees upon in life. One may have come intent its bank ; or along its smoother on idleness, but, with that splendid stretches, an industrious beaver feeling of well-being and pure joy colony. There a grove of quivering in living which the first few days aspen. On one hand, a splashing bring, comes a longing for action, waterfall seeming to burst from the and soon one is in the fu ll swing of cool shadows of the mountain side some outdoor recreation. The Park climate is markedly beneficial to drop 40 or 50 feet to the pool physically and mentally, not alone below; on the other hand, an open to the enervated, the worn-out, the forest of ancient cedars, or perhaps weary, those who suffer from minor an exquisitely blue, forest-circled disorders of many kinds, including mountain lake, carrying upon its hay fever-but to all alike. This bosom, even in midsummer, the ice alone offers sufficient inducement for which here has its permanent home. spending a vacation in this region. And below, the silvery, trout While the Park's season extends filled streams wind their tortuous from May 1st to late October, it is courses, while, rising from the rocky accessible throughout the year. fastnesses above, may now and Many stay to enjoy the glory of the then be glimpsed the snowy peaks. Park in the varicolored blaze of its
Page Nine Other Trails Lead to Alpine Regions of Indescribable Beauty-This One to Loch Vale • autumn livery. The winters in the Motors may be rented in the vil Park are not severe; generall y the lage or one may join a regularly snowfall is light on the lower levels. scheduled tour party for two, three, Back in the mountains where the four or more days· combination snowfall is great, but within easy motor-hiking trips to many of the reach of Estes Park vi ll age, condi places of greatest scenic attraction. tions are ideal for winter sports. A Horseback riding is pre-eminently winter sports carnival is one of the the most popula r sport in the Park, winter attractions-tobogganing, due to the number and variety of skiing, skating, and snowshoe trips rides that are possible. For, with attracting many devotees of outdoor good trails leading in every direc activities. Several of the resorts ar tion, and the almost countless at range accommodations for a Iimited tractions, the visitor may ride day number of winter parties. after day and week after week and yet never take the same ride or visit RECREATION AMID INSPIR- the same destination twice. 1 G AND HEALTHFUL Almost everybody rides-the SURROU DINGS young, the old, the middle-aged What to do may be briefly and all derive lasting benefits. Good summed up. Motoring, horseback saddle horses may be obtained at riding, walking, mountain climbing, the village and the outlying resorts. fishing and camera shooting for the They are well broken and reliable, actively inclined; and for a ll , the and accustomed even to the most enjoyment of the many wonderful difficult mountain trails. scenes with their changing lights Most of the streams in the Park and shadows and the health-giving and many of the lakes are well mountain air. Tennis, golf, cro supplied with native and rainbow quet, etc., are attractions at some trout, and the fisherman will here of the resorts. Horseback riding, find ample reward for his skill and hiking, and mountain climbing, patience, especially in th'! Big however, are the favorite pastimes Thompson River and its tributaries. because of the splendid roads and A local fish hatchery annuall y sup trails which lead in every direc plies the streams of the Park with tion over the rolling meadows, millions of trout, thus insuring the through the canyons, along the upkeep of the supply. sunlit streams-even to the appar ently inaccessible heights. The Estes Park Country Club, Automobile roads gridiron the adjacent to the village, has an 18- lower levels and reach the hotel hole golf course (both clubhouse resorts. Traveling leisurely, so as and course are available to the pub to fu ll y enjoy the rare pleasures by lic). The Stanley Hotel has a the way, the sight-seer still may trav course laid out in the meadowlands erse all the motor roads of the Park skirting the Big Thompson River. in a few days, although a favorite By all means, carry your camera. plan is to make one-day picnic You will find unlimited opportuni trips, going as far as possible in a ties for the pleasant use of it. given direction by motor and spend ing the remainder of the day in Days spent in these health-build climbing and exploring the upper ing activities conduce to evenings by wilds which are reached only by the fireplace. Many of the resorts trail. Even though a different trip provide dancing facilities; in fact, is planned for every day, weeks may there is a broad range of diversion be profitably spent in this way. in this Rocky Mountain playground.
Page Eleven Stanley Hotels
The Crags
Elkhorn Lodge
Page Twelve THE PARK IN DETAIL Although having only a small entia! institution, with a large in permanent population, Estes Park vestment in extensive grounds and village has excellent stores, a buildings. The conference and school, Protestant and Catholic school bring a large number of visi churches, garages, liveries, a tors and speakers of national repu moving-picture theater, etc., and is tation to the Park. prepared to meet the needs of the summer visitor. The village is pic HORSESHOE PARK turesquely situated among a cluster Horseshoe Park is seven miles up of hills rising about 1,200 feet on all the Fall River Road. A moun sides, at the confluence of the Big tain valley of great charm-its im Thompson and Fall rivers. mediate surroundings form a rare In Estes Park village are the combination of flower-carpeted Hupp and josephine hotels, the meadows, forest-clad mountains, ' Lewiston Cafe, the National Park streams and waterfalls. Horseshoe Hotel, and Prospect Inn, while The Inn and Fall River Lodge provide Lewiston overlooks the village from for those who come to enjoy this an enviable position on a rocky section of the Park. eminence to the north. Outside, to Lawn Lake-situated almost the east, and adjacent to the Big 11 ,000 feet above the sea, fills a Thompson meadow, is the largest spacious amphitheatrical recess hotel, the Stanley, while a short shaped from Mount Fairchild, distance to the west on the Fall Hagues Peak, and Mummy Moun River is Elkhorn Lodge. To the tain, which tower some 2,000 feet south, near the Big Thompson above the water in the lake. Set River, and within plain view of the amid a profusion of wild-Rower life, village is The Crags-"The House this lake at once commands the on the Hill. .. short distance A admiration of the visitor. On the below and to the west, on the banks shore of Lawn Lake is Lawn Lake of the river, is the Big Thompson Lodge, for the convenience of those Hotel. who desire to loiter here for a time. Five miles northeast from the village is the fascinating region Two sights in this northern sec surrounding Lester·s Hotel. tion of the Park-unusual and worthy of note-are Hallett Glacier The remainder of Rocky Moun and Iceberg Lake, both of which tain Park falls into a series of topo afford much of interest. graphical divisions beginning at the north with the picturesque diversity Hallett Glacier-an ice formation of Horseshoe Park, and ending with almost a mile wide and one-third that wild confusion of precipices and as long, which has ground its way lakes known as the Wi ld Basin, into the northern slope of Hagues south of Longs Peak and east of Peak, is a most remarkable example the Continental Divide. of glacial action. Iceberg Lake-on which float Y. M. C. A. CAMP AND SCHOOL huge cakes of ice in August, lies at An important feature of the the bottom of a deep-set, steep Park is the Annual Conference and walled recess, the result of glacier Summer School of the Young Men·s erosion, in the eastern wall of Trail Christian Association. Established Ridge, near the head of Fall River several years ago, it is a very influ- Canyon. From every point of
Page Thirteen Three Thousand Feet of Sheer Granite-A Close-ttp of Longs Peak
Pa§e Fourteen view this unusual exhibition of meadowlands. Below, embedded in Nature's marvelous workings excites a stone setting and belted with curiosity as well as approbation. trees, stretches the Loch. From its lower rim, a waterfall pours into the MORAINE PARK seemingly bottomless depths below. Moraine Park, from five to six m iles southwest of Estes Park vil BARTHOLF PARK lage, is the open valley of the Bartholf Park, seven miles from crooked Big Thompson River, with the village, is a region of timbered an extensive glacier moraine to the areas separated by bright patches south. Three resorts located here of meadowland. From this valley -Moraine Lodge, Stead's and The of Glacier Creek, trails lead off in ~ . Brinwood-accommodate those who various directions to some of the come to rest and to wonder. most inspiring sights in the Park. A one-day trip from Moraine Bierstadt, Bear and Dream Lakes Park, with two gems of natural are charming spots most easily beauty at the end of it, is that to reached from Sprague's Hotel, or Fern Lake and Odessa Gorge. A the resorts in Moraine Park. Bier canyon possessing an individuality stadt Lake was the preferred spot all its own holds in rocky embrace of the artist whose name it bears. two lakes of great charm. Fern Forest-girdled Bear Lake, noted for Lake, the lower of the two, is one its wild surroundings, reflects the of the most attractive Iittle forest lofty dome of Hallett Peak, directly lined bodies of water imaginable. under which its peaceful waters re It occupies a bowl-shaped area in pose. Bear Lake Lodge is situated a shelf-like space in the canyon on its western shore. wall. Several hundred feet above, Odessa Lake glints in the slanting GLACIER GORGE rays of the sun, reflecting images of Perhaps the noblest gorge ever the rocky formations which sur ground into a mountain wilderness round it. The splendor of the scene by a glacier is that termed Glacier increases as one ascends the canyon. Gorge. Its head rests in a valley Fern Lodge, above the edge of the between Longs Peak and the Con lake, in the pines, and Forest Inn, tinental Divide; it is walled in on at the Pool, are destinations of the west by Thatchtop Mountain trips to the more remote parts of and McHenrys Peak, while its more this heart of the wilderness. secluded niches are guarded by towering, frowning Chiefs Head and WILD GARDENS Pagoda Peal<. Many stately peaks By many the Loch Vale and rise round about and dare the moun Glacier Gorge sections, just north taineer to test his skill. Half a dozen west of Longs Peak and known as or more tiny lakes, of which Blue the Wild Gardens, are considered Lake and Black Lake are two, lie the surpassing scenic section of hidden in the great recesses of this Rocky Mountain National Park. masterpiece of wildness, the beauty The high, steep, fantastically of which is greatly enhanced by a shaped, rocky walls remain just as luxuriant growth of wild flowers of the glacial formation left them when great variety. Sprague's Hotel in it slid off into the valley below. Bartholf Park is the nearest resort Down these great ramparts of to this region. granite, film-like cascades somer sault from the glaciers above to LONGS PEAK the valley below. Varicolored wild Longs Peak Inn, The Colum flowers add attractiveness to the bines, and Hewes-Kirkwood Inn,
Page Fifteen nine miles south of Estes Park, are the main road to the village, is convenient for those who come to Baldpate Inn. Nearer the village explore this marvelous region. They are the Estes Park Chalets, close by afford good starting points for the Mary Lake. trail to the summit of Longs Peak. Horses may be used as far as TIMBERLINE, WITH ITS Timberline Cabin at the edge of DWARFED AND TWISTED Boulder Field, from where the most TREES difficult part of the ascent, extend Timberline occurs at about II ,000 ing about two miles, is made on feet altitude. Here the low winter foot. After crossing the huge boul temperatures and the icy winds ders of Boulder Field, comes the dwarf the growth of trees and climb through the Keyhole, a curi occasionally a great spruce lies flat ous opening which separates the on the ground like a vine; presently east and west slopes, and through trees give place to low birches, which a glorious view of Glacier which in their turn are succeeded by Gorge and the country beyond is small piny growths, and finally come obtained. Longs Peak summit is the straggling g rasses, hardy reached at an elevation of 14,255 mosses, and tiny Alpine flowers. feet. This is the giant peak of this National Park, and from it is spread The sights above timberline never out in all directions a jumbled con lose their charm, however often fusion of peaks, gorges, moraines, seen. lakes, valleys and snow-capped ICE-COLD LAKES AND ranges, forming a series of views of FLOWERED GORGES unsurpassed sublimity. A distinctive feature of the Park On the road from Longs Peak is its great number of precipice resorts to the village is Lily Lake walled canyons, lying between the Lodge, attractively situated on Lily very feet of the loftiest mountains. Lake. One-half mile from Lil y · Their beauty is romantic. Like a ll Lake, half hidden by the pines, off the other spectacles of this favored
Th~ Highest Point on the Fall River Road to Gra:
PaAe Sixteen ...· . . ,. "':~ ...... ~··~ ·~ _, . . ~ region, they are readily accessible the Continental Divide with the from the valley. · east side of the Park. It is reached by Rocky Mountain Parks Trans Almost in va riably rock-embedded portation Company's motors from lakes are found in these gorges, and the Park or direct from Denver, or ice-cold streams wander from lake by rail from Denver to Granby, to lake, watering :w il d - flo wer thence by stage. Within and near gardens. the vi ll age are five hotels-Grand WILD BASIN Lake Lodge, which overlooks the To the south of Longs Peak and placid waters of this beautiful lake, extending eastward from the Con Rapids Lodge, Rustic Hotel, Lehman tinental Divide is the Wild Basin Hotel, and the Kauffman House. country, noted for its superbly beautiful lakes and waterfalls, wi ld Grand Lake is about two miles gorges and rocky peaks, most of the long by one mil e wide and has an latter being more than 13 ,000 feet elevation upwards of a mil e and one high. Well suited for and ava il able half above sea level. It is one of as a camping ground of generous the largest natural bodies of water proportions, it is regarded as ""the in Colorado, and also one of the land of the future.·· most fasc inating sheets of water in the world. Here, the Grand Lake This district is best reached from Yacht Club, which has the highest the Longs Peak resorts, Copeland anchorage of any yacht club in the Lodge on Copeland Lake, or Will's world, annually holds a regatta for and other Ali ens Park resorts. a Lipton cup. GRAND LAKE RECIO While boating and other aquatic T he vil lage of Grand Lake is the sports are the chief attractions, western gateway to Rocky Moun many delightful one-day excursions tain ational Pari<. Situated on may be made from Grand Lake; the northern shore of Grand Lake notably to Lakes Verna, okoni, it is connected by motor road across and an ita, and to ··squeaky
nrJ Lake-More Than Two Miles Above Sea Level I Pa§e Seventeen The Lewiston Hotel
A Coz.y Corner at Stead's Hotel
Estes Park Chalets
PaA,e EiA,hteen Bob's" Camp (Hotel De Hard The beavers are increasing rap Scrabble), on the North Fork of idly, and their industrious colonies the Colorado River. may be found along the quieter reaches of the streams, bordered by LIVING GLACIERS groves of white-trunked, quaking Among the most widely known aspen, whose tender bark consti glaciers that still remain in the Park tutes the beaver's principal food. are Hallett, Tyndall, Andrews and The beavers themselves are seldom Sprague's. seen, except as reward for the great est patience, but well-engineered One of the remarkable features of dams and snug dome-shaped homes this Park is the legibility of the rec are sure evidence of their presence. ord left by the glaciers during the ages when America was in the mak There are more than 150 elk, and ing. The evidences of glacial action they are frequently seen. Deer are in all its variety are apparent to increasing and are occasionally seen. even the most casual eye. In fact, Bears and mountain lions rarely are there is scarcely any part of the visible. There are many wood eastern side of the Park where some chucks and squirrels; it is easy to great moraine is not visible: One make friends of the chipmunks. enormous moraine, built up by There are more than a hundred ancient parallel glaciers and rising species of birds. Among them are with sloping sides nearly a thousand the bluebird, wren, hermit-thrush, feet above the surrounding valley, humming bird, white-crowned spar is so prominent that a region of the row, and that marvelous singer, the Park is named for it. solitaire. The ouzel, Rocky Moun The Park itself is a primer of tain jay, chickadee, the wood glacier geology, whose lessons are pecker, and the magpie are all-year so simple, so plain to the eye, that dwellers. The ptarmigan and the they immediately disclose the key to rosy finch are prominent residents one of Nature's chief scenic secrets. in the heights above timberline. Among the wild flowers are more ANIMALS, BIRDS, A D than a thousand species, including WILD FLOWERS the fringed blue and several other Rocky Mountain National Park gentians; the numerous columbines, is a natural home for bear, deer, blooming at the lower levels in June, Rocky Mountain sheep, beaver and and on the heights in September; other wild animals, as well as numer mertensia, phlox, primroses, Mari ous species of birds. Under govern posa lilies, daisies and larkspurs; ment regulations the wild animal Indian paint brush, ranging from life in the Park is fully protected. dark crimson through all the shades to a white; asters, marigolds, and The Bighorn or Rocky Mountain many others. Many flowers grow sheep, with their circling horns, are above timberline-in fact, almost seen in increasing numbers each everywhere-and the Alpine but year. Frequently they may be ap tercup pushes its blooms up through proached sufficiently near to photo the melting snowdrifts. graph. To see them jumping from crag to crag, graceful and agile, or The tree growths consist prin dropping off a precipice, is a sight cipally of Douglas spruce, lodge long to be remembered. They con pole, yellow pine and aspen, while gregate during the summer months up near timberline are found the on Specimen Mountain, where they Engelmann spruce, limber pine often may be seen from the trail. cedar, Arctic willow ani:! black birch. Pat.e Nineteen I Baldpate Inn
Hewes-Kirkwood Inn
Longs Peak Inn
Page Twenty HOTEL A 0 RESORT ACCOMMODATIO S We wish space permitted showing pictures of more of the delightful resort hotels, inns, lodges and camps which Rocky Mountain National Park affords by way of accommodations for its visitors. All are comfortable, clean, wholesome and operated by management anxious to maintain the enviable reputation which hostelries in the region enjoy. The following is a list of the principal places:
Name Manager IPost Office Address Capa- Rates per Week (Colorado) cit y (American)
Baldpate Inn ... . Mace ~ros ...... Estes Park .. ()() $2-!.00 and up Bear La ke Camp .... . F. W. Byerly ...... Estes Park. 40 $25 00 to $30.00 Big T hompson Hotel. Clement Yore ...... Estes Park ...... 250 $24 50 to $35.00 The Brinwood . C. L. Reed and Sons. Estes Park. 75 $22.50 to $50.00
Camp Wheeler .. . Grand Lake .... . 35 $5.00 to $6.00 (Day) The Columb ines ...... ~SHe'A~ ~x~~~~~· · •. Longs Peak .. . 80 $2 1.00 to $3 5.00 Copeland Lake Lodge. W. C. Coulehan ...... Allen's Park. 100 $20.00 to $3 5.00 T he Crags ...... j oe Mills ...... Estes Park ... 175 $2 1.00 to $50.00 C rystal Park Hotel .. Wm. Morgan .. . All en's Park.
E lkhorn Lodge ... H. P. j ames...... Estes Park .. 250 $28.00 to $50.00
Fa ll River Lodge ...... Q.WMarch ...... Estes Pa rk. 75 $15 00 to $30.00 Fern Lodge ...... Estes Park ..... 50 $25 00 to $30.00 Forest Inn .. .. . ~rs.lb~ \ t~~k~ r : Moraine Park . 50 $17.50
H ewes-Kirkwood Inn . Hewes Bros ...... Longs Peak . 80 $20.00 to $40.00 Horseshoe Inn . Bradley & Patrick .... Estes Park. 100 $22.00 to $40.00 Hupp Hotel . Mrs. W. H . Derby ... Estes Park...... ()() $17.50 to $25.00
Kauffman H ouse. M rs. Belle Kauffman .. Grand Lake. 20 $1.50 (Day)
Lawn Lake Lodge ...... Bradley & Patrick ..... Estes Park ... 15 $4.00 (Day) Lehmanns Hotel . Address the Manager. Grand Lake. 25 $3 .00 (Day) Lester's Hotel...... C. E. Lester .. Estes Park ... 100 $18.00 to $25.00 Lewiston H tels Co .. A. D . Lewis. Estes Park. The Lewiston . .. A. D . Lewis ...... Estes Park ... . i 56' ·$5.<:io i:~ :Ss oo· io"a·;> · Lewiston Cafe. A. D. Lewis ...... Estes Park .. 40 $1 50 to $2 .50 (Day)• The ) oseph i ne ...... A. D. Lew is. Estes Park ...... 30 $2 00 to $5 .00 (Day)* •Lodging on]y: meals ex tra. Lil y Lake H otel ...... Mace Bros ...... Estes Park .. Longs Peak Inn . M rs. Enos Mill s. Longs Peak . .. i 5il ·$iB.oo ~~ ·$65 .oo· · · · · ·
Moraine Lodl(e. Mrs. W. D. McPherson Estes Park ... 11 0 $19.00 to $35.00
National Park I lotel. Mrs. H . R . Byerl y. Estes Park ...... 50 $25 00 to $35.00
Prospect Inn ..... Mrs. S. M. Spanier . Estes Park ...... 50 $25.00 to $30.00
Rapids Lodge ...... Mr. and Mrs. I h & Son G rand Lake ...... 100 $32.50 to $47.50 Rocky Mtn. Boys' Camp.. j ohn H . Stevens. 511 - 122 S. M ichi gan Ave., C hicago 50 $425.00 season (8wks.) Rocky Mtn. Lodges, Inc .. Estes Park halets. Estes Park ...... 180 $38.50 to $49.00 Grand Lake Lod!' Scott's Heights ...... j ames Scott...... Estes Park...... 30 $20.00 to $22.00 Sherwood. Dawson & Magers .. Estes Park...... 60 $12.00 to $35.00 (European) Estes Park. 40 $17.50 tO $30.00 Estes Park.. . 300 $6.00 and up (Day) Estes Park.. 200 $17.50 tO $26.00 T imberline Cabin. M rs. Enos Mills ...... Longs Peak. $5 .00 (Day). Will's Resort ... .. M rs. Burns Will ...... Lyons ...... $21.00 Y. M. C. A ..... Sec retary. Estes Park. 600 NoTE-All rates, schedules, etc., shown arc obtained [rom the most authentic sources and publ ished for the information of the public, but as they a re subject to change without notice, the Railroad Comparry, obviously, cannot assume responsibility fo r their correctness. Page Twenty-one Page Twenty- two Grand Circle Tour from Denver, through Estes Park, Rocky From this point, the road makes a rapid, Mountain National Pa rk, across the Con winding descent to the Colorado River, tinental Divide, through Milner P ass to which here flows through a wooded can Grand Lake, returning to Denver through yon, walled in by towering peaks-painted Berthoud Pass, Idaho Springs, and D en gray, buff, pink, red and dull purple by ver's Mountain Pa rks. the brush of time. To the north li es Lulu Pass and a string of bold peaks which cul The completion of the Fall River Road minate in the sharp gray cone of Mount across the Continental Divide makes it Richthofen , at an a ltitude o f almost possible fo r the t ou ri st to enjoy the 13 ,000 feet , and the spired mass of silver beauties of hitherto inaccessible sections gray and purple rock called Nokhu Crags. of major scenic importance in the R ocky Mountain National Park region. It is Following the picturesque bends in the now possible on a two-day mounta in ri ver, the road shortly pulls up at Grand motor trip of 236 miles, comparing ad Lake, guarded all around by stately peaks, vantageously to any similar trip in the where the night is spent--<8 comfortable world, to visit such regions of renowned mountain lodge and a number of smaller scenic importance as Estes Pa rk, Rocky hotels having been built here to provide Mountain National Pa rk, the Continental accommodations for the visitor. Divide, Grand Lake, Berthoud Pass, and Continuing on the morrow, the road Denver's Mountain P arks. follows the ri ver southward to the town of Granby, in the Arapaho National Forest , Leading off in a northwardly direction and then again crosses the Continental from Denver, automobiles, operating on Divide- this time from the Pacific to the regula r schedules and leaving each morn Atlantic side, through that colossal crevasse ing during the summer tour season, ca rry known as Berthoud Pass. After having passengers by way of the Big Thompson been treated to aeroplane views of George Canyon, through the Colorado National town and the famous ''loop, .. one is privi Forest to Estes Park village. leged to enjoy a series of kaleidoscopic scenic effects in the canyon of Clear Creek After luncheon, the cars proceed, fol as this route winds through the Pike lowing the dashing Fall River in a west National Forest and swings into Idaho wardly direction through Horseshoe Pa rk Springs, widely known for its hot radium and, in a seri es of zigzags and switchbacks, waters. worm their way up the road in the side of craggy Mount Chapin. Magnificent, far After luncheon , the ca rs proceed, bowl reaching vistas of the valley below and the ing along smoothly over the celebrated great snow-fields on Trail Ridge greet the municipal boulevard which leads east eye. Crossing the rim of the Fa ll River wardly through Denver's Mountain Parks, Drainage Basin, near Iceberg Lake, at an and passes through, or within sight of, elevation of 11 ,800 feet, and creeping a long such scenic points as Mount Evans in the the crest of 'The Backbone of the Con Pike National Forest, Genesee Mountain, tinent, .. mounta in panoramas of the first Bear Creek Canyon, Lookout Mountain order of sublimity, including the beautiful atop of which is the grave of "Buffalo Never-Summer R ange (so named by the Bill , .. the late Col. Wm. F. Cody-and Indians because it was never summer the Pa rk of the R ed R ocks. there), the Medicine Bow R ange, stretch Late a fternoon finds the cars approach ing away to the northwa rd and on into ing Denver where the journey ends. Wyoming, majestic cloud-crowned Longs Peak and the grand southwa rd sweep of This circle tour--one of the most popular the Rockies as fa r south as Pikes Peak-a mountain trips in America-provides an parade of snow-capped giants fading into opportunity for the trans-continental pas the hazy beyond-contribute their beauty senge r, who stops over in Denver in order and inspiration. Below, in the foreground, to break the journey, to combine five of li es the wooded watershed of the Cache Ia the scenic treasure spots of northern Colo P oudre River. rado in one grand, two-day circle tour. Motor fare (round trip) from Denver, Continuing, this mountain motor high $25.50. way crosses the mountain-locked region of the Divide at Milner P ass (elevation The grand circle tour provides a fitting 10,759 feet), where the Poudre Lakes climax to any visit to Rocky Mountain nestle closely on the Atlantic slope and National Pa rk. During the summer Grand tiny Lake Irene, mirroring the outlines of Lake is a regular destination for summer the adjacent mountain peaks. occupies an excursion tickets at fares $25.50 higher enviable location on the Pacific slope. than the excursion fare to Denver. Page Twenty-three Honeymoon Canyon-St- Vrain River PaAe Twenty-four On such tickets passengers may go to After leaving its course along that shaded Estes Park village, there stopping for as stream, the road leads toward the foothills long a period as may be desired to visit through a rugged country. Forth and back at any of the resort hotels, inns, lodges or across sparkling stream and sunlit canyon camps in the vicinity, after which the tortuously winding and twisting, the way journey around the Great Circle may be is ever upward, mile after mile, until finally resumed at one's convenience and further the car pauses at the crest of Pa rk Hill stops taken at Grand Lake and Idaho (elevation 8,500 feet), whence a spectacu Spring» if desired. lar scene of peaks and valleys greets the Such tickets may also be made to cover eye. A short ride downward brings one to a ll-expense tours embracing motor trans the welcome hospitality of Estes Park portation and meals and lodging at Rocky village. Mountain Lodges as follows: The Big Thompson Canyon route (from Two-day tour $33.00 more than summer Loveland or Ft. Collins) traverses the cele excursion fare to Denver; four meals; brated Box Canyon (in the Colorado Na one lodging at Grand Lake Lodge. tional Forest), which towers hundreds of Three-day tour $39.00 more than sum feet above either side of the Big "Thomp mer excursion fare to Denver; seven son River. For miles it climbs through the meals; one lodging at Estes Park gorgeous canyon, twisting and turning as Chalets; one lodging at Grand Lake it crosses and recrosses and follows the rock-hewn banks of this turbulent stream Lodge. until, rounding the last turn, it leaves the FURNISHED BUNGALOWS AND canyon as suddenly as it entered, and the COTTAGES smiling expanse of Estes Park bursts upon the view with the panorama of the snow Many of tho e who come for extended crowned Continenta l Divide as an encir visits prefer the privacy of a bungalow or cling background. Two miles across the cottage and, in order to avoid the possi wide-spread, flower-dotted meadow, and bility of being disappointed, make advance the village of Estes Park is reached. arrangements for a cottage or bungalow to be at their disposal for a cert=ain time. The South St. Vrain route (from Long For furnished bungalows and cottages mont or Lyons) takes a westerly course renting for from $30 per month to $500 parall eling the Continental Divide, passing for the season, apply to any of the follow through the can yon of the South St. Vrain ing: C H. Bond, 0 . P . Low, 0. V. Webb, and a portion of the Colorado National Mrs. F. P. Clatworthy, Mrs. E lla Hon Forest. Steadily climbing until an eleva dius, Hayden Brothers, C. V. Williams, tion of 10,000 feet is reached, a broad Mrs. F. F. Caruthers, Mrs. E li zabeth panoramic view of the ma in range bur ts Hoover, Geo. Dennis, Miss E. M . A. into view. Winding onward through the Foote, Mrs. J. J. Duncan, Mrs. Sarah pines and past the base of Longs Peak, this Petrie Mi s Stella Gray, F. R . C Collins, road approaches the village of Estes P a rk CA. Carleton, C E. Bryson or A. Griffith, from the south. Estes Park, Colo.; A. N. Turney, Wm. Noel or J. W. C leaver, Drake, Colo.; or The Grand Lake route is described under 0. D. Shields, Loveland, Colo. the heading "Grand C ircle Tour." HOW TO REACH THE P ARK DIVERSE OR OPTIONAL ROUTES The Rocky Mountain Parks Tran por BETWEEN D ENVER AND THE tation Company maintains an excell ent PARK motor service between Denver and Estes The routes between Denver and the Park vi llage, via the North St. Vrain Park are as follows: Auto all the way, or Ri ver route, the South St. Vrain River rail to Longmont, Lyons, Loveland or Ft. route, the Big Thompson canyon route, Collins, thence auto. Passengers may, at and from the Park by way of the Fall their option, go and return via the same Ri ver R oad, across the Continent-a l Divide route, or go via any one and return via to Grand Lake, returning to Denver any other of these routes; except, that through Berthoud Pass, Idaho Springs and those who travel via the South St. Vrain Denver's Mountain Parks. route, beyond Longs P eak, are required The North St. Vrain, the Big Thomp to pay $1.25 extra, each way. son, and the South St. Vrain River routes strike off in a northerly direction from INFORMATION WITHIN THE PARK Denver, traversing a diversified farming Info rmation concerning trail trips , section of pleasing landscapes, until "the camping grounds, guid es, etc. , may be ob parting of the ways" is reached. tained from the Superintendent of the The North St. Vrain route (from Long Pa rk, whose office is conveniently located mont or Lyons) follows the St. Vrain River. in the village of Estes Park. Page Twenty-five Page Twenty-six BY AUTO OR TRAIL TO CLOUD the solitude of the mountains; fishing; round trip, LAND AND BACK one day. Mill Creek, elevation, 8,800 feet; distance 7 miles Automobile roads radiate in many direc (6 by auto, 1 by horse or on foot); typical ranger tions from the village of Estes Park. The station; one day for the round trip. Rocky Mountain Parks Transportation Cub Lake, elevation, 9,350 feet; distance 9)/, miles (6 by auto, 3 Y, by horse or on foot); a moun Company conducts sight-seeing trips-the tain trail through a thickly-wooded district; round principal trips are: trip, one day. Fern Lake, elevation, 9,550 feet; distance 11 Fall River Road and High Drive, miles (6)/, by auto, 4 }~ by horse o r on foot); a trail approximately 40 mi les ...... $6.00 through dense forests to a lake with a wonderful setting; one day for the round trip. Longs Peak Inn or High Drive, Odessa Lake, elevation, I 0,000 feet; distance 18 miles ...... 2.50 12 miles (6)/, by auto. 5Y, by horse o r on foot); a lake o f spectacular Alpine beauty lined with fl owers, Special arrangements may be made for near the snow Jine; a one or two-day trip. touring cars to any point in the Park. Bierstadt Lake, elevation, 9,350 feet; distance Cars may also be obtained at many of the 9 )/, miles (6 by auto, 3}~ by horse or on foot); glacial areas. fire-killed forests and a lake in a charming resorts. location ; round trip, one day. TRAILS Loch Vale, elevation. 10,250 feet; distance 12 mil es (9 by auto, 3 by horse or on foot); perched on For those who love the lu re of a trail and a huge moraine, in heavy timber; the vistas en route enjoy the sport of exploring in a world of are far-reaching and beautiful; round trip, one day. mountain, lake, forest , stream and valley, Storm Pass, elevation, 10.350 feet; distance 16 made for the purpose, Rocky Mountain miles (6 by auto, 10 by horse or on foot); an exciting National (Estes) Park offers inducements trip, past moraines and through timber growths; extraordinary. made in one day. Lily Lake, elevation, 8,975 feet; distance 8 miles Trails to wild and beautiful spots not (6 by auto and 2 by horse or on foot); sometimes called the "Beautiful Aspen and Blue Spruce accessible to wheeled vehicles are available Trail ;'' time required, one day. in numbers for the horse rider and the Ypsilon Lake, elevation. 10.550 feet; distance traveler on foot. 12 miles (8 by auto, 4 by horse or on foot); one day for the round t_rip; a wild trail to an icy lake under Generally speaking, trails lead off into a precipice on Mt. Ypsilon. the ''high'' sections of the Park from all Lawn Lake, elevation, I 0,950 feet; distance 13 of the resorts, but the most frequented of miles (8 by auto. 5 by horse or on foot); one day for all these trails readily group by starting the round trip ; a wonderful mountain trail of many points. A brief description of these trails and varied interests. is here given for the convenience of the Crystal Lake. elevation, II ,450 feet; distance 14)/, miles (8 by auto. 6 by horse or on foot, )/,-mile visitor. cl imb); a glacial lake in a glacial cirque at timber ! ine. A one or two-day trip. FROM ESTES PARK VILLAGE Hallett's Glacier, elevation. 13 ,200 feet; distance Gem Lake. elevation, 8,850 feet, distance 4 miles 16 miles (8 by auto, 6 by horse and 2 on foot); (all the way by horse or on foot o r by auto I Y, miles, largest glacier in the Park; grand mountain pano thence horse o r on foot). The round trip can be rama. made in half a day. The lake is unquestionably a gem, while the distant view o f Longs Peak is a Specimen Mountain, elevation, 12,482 feet; dis remarkable s ight. tance 21)/, miles (20 by auto, 1)/, by horse or on foot); a one or two-day trip. Volcanic formations Prospect Mountain. elevation, 8.8% feet; distance of paramount interest are in plain view; one is 2 miles (on foot). Time required fo r round trip, almost sure to see mountain sheep. one-half day. The panoramic view from the top is a most spectacular one. Iceberg Lake, elevation. 11 .575 feet; distance 19 mile' ( 18 by auto, I by horse o r on foot); time Old Man Mountain. elevation, 8,300 feet; dis required, one or two day ; a splend id mountain tance 1 Y, miles 01 of a mile by auto and ~ o f a trail to a little lake of icebergs. m ile on foot, o r on foot a ll the way). This is a l~idge, brisk climb, a ffording a ~good view of the village Trail elevation, 12,227 feet; distance 18 and a panorama of the P ark. The round trip is miles, a one o r two-day trip (all on horseback); an made in one-half day. old trail used by the Indians in crossing the Conti nental Divide. Government authorities assert this Deer Mountain, elevation , 10,028 feet; distance trail offers an experience which cannot be duplicated 4 miles (by auto to top of Deer Ridge and climb in any other National Park. from there. or a ll the way by horse or on foot). Time required for round trip, one-half day. Twin Sister and Lookout, elevation, 11 ,436 feet; distance 12 miles (8)/, by auto, 3 Y, by horse or Lester's H otel. elevation, 8.100 feet ; distance on foot); the circular panorama o f mountains from 5 miles (by horse or auto). The view of the peaks the top is one of the great views o f the world. which form the Continental Divide commands admiration. Time required, one-fourth day. Chasm Lake, elevation , 11 ,950 feet; a one- Pa§e Twenty-seven ..'lj "".. ~ ..::> ~.. ~;;:· Berthoud Pass, Where, for the Second Time, the Motor Road Crosses the Continental D ivide at an Altitude of More Than T wo Miles ADDITIONAL TRAILS IN ing motor transportation from Denver THE PARK back to Denver, meals, lodging and guide Cuide Service Is Necessary service. For deta il ed information , address Further Information co Be Obtained from Guide The Lewis-Byerl y Tours, Estes Park, Colo. From Longs Peak postoffice, via Chasm Lake, to summit of Longs Peak. F rom Glacier Basin to Loch Va Ie. BEAR LAKE TRAIL SCHOOL FOR From Glacier Basin to Loch Vale, Andrews Glacier, Mt. Otis, Otis Gorge, Lake H ayicha, Lily BOYS Pond and Bear Lake. This is an Alpine camp situated at the From Glacier Gorge, past Black, Blue, and Shelf Lakes, to Lake Mills. shore of Bea r Lake, which offers the means F rom Glacier Gorge to Glass Lake, Sky Pond of a fine, healthful, and thoroughly enjoy and Taylor Glacier. able summer experi ence, appealing strongly F rom Bear Lake to Li ly Pond, Dream Lake, Lake Ursul a, T yndall Gorge, T yndall Glacier, to to an y boy's norma l desire for out-of-door Flattop M ountain. life and the activities which go with it. From Fern Lake to Spruce Lake. Spruce Canyon, H ourglass and Ra inbow Lakes, Sprague Glacier, A well-balanced program, in which field Continental Divide. Tourmaline Lake and Gorge, instruction, camp craft, woodcraft, horse Odessa a nd F ern Lakes. F rom The Pool to Forest Canyon. manship. sports and work are combined, From Copeland Lake to Wild Basin. makes li fe at the camp profi table as well From Estes Park to Continental Divide, Mt. Ida, as delightfully enjoyabl e. Gorge Lake, Forest Canyon and The Pool. F rom Estes Park to Fall River Shelter Cabin, For descriptive booklets and reservations Chapin Pass, Mts. Chapin, Chiquita and Ypsilon and Bill Kearn·, Trail. address Bea r Lake Trail School, Estes From Estes Park to Cont inental Divide, Cache Park, Colo. Ia Poud re River, down to Firebox I 3. up C hapin Creek to C hapin Pass and Fa ll River Road. BOOKS From E•tes Park u11 Fall River Road to C hapin P ass. C hapin C reek, down the Cache Ia Poudre The following books, pertaining to Rive r to Firebox I 3. across the bounda ry of the Rocky Mounta m Nattonal Pa rk attrac Pa rk. thence through Ia Poudre Pass to headwaters of north branch of Colorado River a nd Camp tions, will be found very in teresting : Wheeler. 'The National Parks,' ' 1919--Yard From Estes Park up Trail Ridge and across the 'The Grizzly"-Mills Continental Divide to Camp Wheeler. "The Story of Estes Park"-Mills F rom Estes Park to Flattop Mountain, T yndall "Beaver World"-Mills Glacier, Andrews Glacier, Flattop Shelter Cabin to "Spell of the Rockies"-Mills Lakes Nanita and Nokoni. "Rocky Mounta in Wonderland"-Mills From Estes Park by way of Flattop M ountain "Your National Parks'-Mills to Grand Lake. "Handbook of Birds of the Western U. S."- F rom H orseshoe Park to Lawn Lake, "The Sad Bailey dle." Cascade C reek. Firebox 13, up C hapin C reek "Rocky Mountain F lowcrs '-Ciements to Chapin Pa,;s and F all River Road. "Our National P:uks"-Muir F rom Caml? Wheeler to headwater's north branch "Saddle and Camp in the Rockies'-Wallace of Colorado River, thence through Thunder Pass "Old Indian Trai(,''-Schaffer to T hunder Moun ta in . " Highways and Byways of the Rocky Moun F rom Camp Wheeler to Mt. Richtho fen . tains''--:J ohnson F rom Camp Wheeler to Specimen Mountain. "Guide to the National Parks of America"- From Camp Wheeler to the Never-Summer Ra nge. AII en From Flattop Shelter Cabin, via Camp Wheeler, "History o f the Birds of Colorado"-Schlater to Grand L ake. "Out Where the West Flel'(ins '-Chapman "A Lady's Life in t he Rockies"-13ird PERSONALLY CONDUCTED SADDLE AND PACK TRIPS GOVERNMEN T P UBLI CATIONS A most enjoyable way of seeing the Pa rk The foll owing publications may be ob is to join an all-expense horseback camping tained from the Superintendent of Docu party, conducted by experi enced guides m ents, Government Printing Office, authori zed by the Government to per Washington, D . C., at prices given. Re sonall y escort excursions. mittances should be by money order or in For the names and addresses of the cash. licensees, and other information concern 'The Geologic Story of Rocky Mountain National Park." 89 pages, 45 plates and maps. 30 cents. ing these "Roughing-It-in-Comfort" trips, "Mountainet:r in g in the Rocky J\.1ountain Na apply to National Park Service, Depart tional Park,.. 106 pages, illustrations and ment of the Interior, Washington, D. C., maps, 25 cents. "Panoramic View o f Rocky Mountain National or the Superintendent of Rocky Mountain Pa rk," 25 cents. National Pa rk, Estes Pa rk, Colorado. "National Parks Portfolio ... 248 pages, including 306 illusrrations. $1.00. ALL-EXPENSE TOURS "Glimpses of Our National Pa rks,'' 72 pages, including 31 illustrations, 10 cents . Much of the Alpine scenery in Rocky The fol lowing may be obtained from the Mountain National Park li es beyond the Director of the United States Geological reach of motors and is found only by those Survey, Washington, D. C. who follow the tra ils. "Topographic Map o f Rocky Mountain National There a re regularly scheduled combina Park," 13Y, x 20Y, inches, 10 cents. tion motor-hiking tours under the a ll-ex The (ollowing publications may be ob pense plan--one such being an !!-day trip tained free on written application to the for which the total cost is $85.00, embrac- Director of the National Park Service, Page Twenty-nino Washington, D. C., or by personal appli Horses may be engaged at the liveries in the village, and at most of the resorts at reasonable cation at the office of the Superintendent rates. of the Park: Mail-Post offices are located at Estes Park, "Rules and Regulations-Rocky Mountain Na Longs Peak, Moraine Park, Aliens Park and Grand tional Park"-a general information p~m Lake. phlet. Telephone and Telegraph-Long distance telephone service at all resorts; telegraph service at Estes ''MaN~7~::7~!th~~~~o~~ar~"a~fjo~d'r~~~~:; Park village. Thereto." Guides---One should not attempt the ascent of any of the higher peaks, a visit to the glaciers, or a long trip over unfamiliar trails without a guide. WHEN TO VISIT THE PARK Aside from insuring safety, their service adds ma The season is May 1st to November 1st, terially to both the comfort and enjoyment of the trip. Competent guides possessing a general knowl but the Park is accessible throughout the edge of all features of interest may be engaged at year, each season having its particular rates fixed by the Government. attractions. Summer is, of course, recom Outfits-Fishing tackle. golf clubs, tennis rackets. cameras, and khaki riding outfits may be purchased mended to the vacationist, but he who in Estes Park village, or any one of the Park waits until autumn has tinted the foliage Gateway cities. and perhaps added a light covering of Baggage-The Rocky Mountain Parks Trans portation Company carries hand baggage, not to snow, enjoys views of beauty reserved es exceed twenty pounds per passenger. free; other pecially for the late comer. Winter sports baggage, $1.25 per 100 pounds or less. Hand bag equally aopeal to those interested. gage carried at owner's risk only. Baggage may be checked direct to Estes Park, Colo., but charge of $1.25 per 100 pounds or less will be collected at MISCELLANEOUS Estes Park for auto transportation of baggage from Clothing--One should bring a long warm clothing, the railroad terminals. Passengers who do not de sweaters, light overcoats or wraps , stout low-heeled sire to take their baggage with them into the Park shoes for climbing, and "slickers" for protection can check it at D enver or the Park Gateway, with from sudden showers. out charge. SUMMER EXCURSION FARES During the summer there are on sale at all railroad ticket offices in the United States, round-trip summer excursion tickets at fare $10.50 higher than the summer fare to Denver. Such tickets embrace rail transportation via Denver to the Park gateways (Longmont, Lyons, Loveland, or Ft. Collins) and motor transportation, thence to Estes Park village, and are interchangeably honored via any of these Park gateways or by motor for the entire trip beyond Denver in either direction, according to your fancy at the time. Summer excursion tickets to points beyond, routed via Denver or the other Park gateways, permit stop-overs so that passengers may readily make the short side trip to Rocky Mountain National Park for as long a stay as may be desired within final limit of ticket. COMBINATION TOURS OF THE NATIONAL PARKS Because of the low summer excursion rates and the favorable routing arrangements possible on the Burlington Route, a great many people plan to have their western trip include a tour through Yellowstone National Park or Glacier National Park, or both. The extra transportation cost is surprisingly modest. It is easy to plan a comprehensive tour embracing two, three or more of the National Parks-all on one excursion ticket-at a very low round trip fare, and utilizing the through service routes of the "Burlington" all the way. Ask any Burlington representative listed on page 32 to assist you with your plans and specify " Burlington" when you purchase your ticket. BURLINGTON SERVICE To scenic Colorado, to Rocky Mountain National Park, to "everywhere West"-the "Burlington." Wherever you wish to go, it takes you there and brings you back in perfect travel comfort. Pa&e Thirty i i ;,t' ""...... _ __ _j_i __r-·· ;! ~ 6 ~ .. POOU BltOS. CHIC400, The Vacation Map Burlington Route Travel Bureaus and Ticket Offices The it "s-a -pJea sure-t~h e lp- you service of Burlington representative...;; 1s ":n your service" to expla in the advantages of Burlington service. The nearest one o f them will be g lad to promptly suppl y any needed information about your contemnla ted trip-in fact, to save you Lim e a nd 1 rou hle hy m akmg all a rrange ments fo r your complete tour Out West. ATCHISON, KAN., Second and M a in Streets J . A. R EES ...... City Passenger Agent E . L . SPEER ...... Commercial Agent J . H . GREGORY ... . Trav. Frt. and Pas{r Agent ATLA TA, GA., 822 H ealey Bldg. A. L. MOORE ...... Trav. Fn. and Pass' r Agent H . R . TODD...... General Agent KEOKUK, IOWA, Fifth and Johnson Streets W. T. VARDAMAN • . Trav. Frt. and Pass"r Agent 1\. C. MAXWELL . . . . Di v. l·rt. and Pass'r Agent H . B. H owE ...... Trav. Frt. and P assr Agent LEAVENWORTII, Ki\N., F1fth and C hoctaw Sts. BEATRI E. NEB. S. E. N m.DLI NGEH...... Commercial Agenl H . L. LEWIS .... Div. Freight and Pass' r Agent LIN OLN, NEB , City T1 ckct Office, B ILLINGS, MONT., 28 12 M ontana /\venue 110 N. Thirteenth Street L. W. j OHNSON .. Div. Freight and P ass'r /\gent H . P . KAur-FMAN ...... C tt y Passenger Agent BOSTON, MASS., 29+ Washington S t. M ILWI\UI ADV. 28-14,500-6-20-24 Printed in t he U. S . A. POOLF. BROS., CHICAGO PaiJe Thirty- two Burlington Route Travel Bureaus and Ticket Offices The it's-a-pleasure-to-hel(>"you service o f Burlington rcprC!scntativcs is "at your serv ice.. to expla in the ad va ntages of B urlington service. The nearest one of them w1ll be glad to promptly supply any needed in fo rmation about your contem r lcHed trip--in fact , to save you t ime and 1 rouhle hy making all arrange ments fo r your complete tour Out \Vest. K ATC HISON , KAN., Second and Ma in Streets J . A. R EES ...... City Passenger Agent E. L. SPEER.,, ...... Commercial Agent J. H . GREGORY ... . Trav. Frt. a nd P aso:;' r Agent ATLA T A, GA., 822 H ealey Bldg. A. L. MOORE ...... T rav. Frt. and Passr Agent H . R . T o DD ...... Genera l Agent K EOKUK, IOWA. F ifth and Johnson Str<:ets W. T . VARDAMAN . . Trav. Frt. and Pass'r /\gent A. C. M AXWEL L.... D1v. l·n. and Pass r Agent H . B . H owE ...... Trav. F rt. and Passr Agent LE A VENWORTI I. KAN., 1'1f th and C hoctaw Sts. BEATRICE. NEB. S. E. N IRDLINCEH...... •. Comm ercia l /\gent H . L. LEWI S .... Div. F reight and Pass'r Agent LINCOLN, NEB . C.ty T ICket Offi ce. BILLI NGS, M ONT ., 28 12 Momana Avenue 110 N. Thirteenth Street L. W. j o HNSON .. Div. Fmght and Pas>r Agent I I. P. KAUFFMA ...... C tty Passenger Ag:enL Hotels, Ranches and Resort BOSTON, MASS., 294 Washi ngton S t. MIL\VAUI ADV. 28-14,500-6-20-24 Printed in the U . S . A. POOLE BROS ., CHICAGO PaiJe Thirty-two INDEX TO PRINCIPAL POINTS SHOWN ON MAP s Hotels, Etc.-Cont. Lakes-Cont. Mountains-Cont. Miscellaneous- Cont. Location Location Location Elevat'n Location G- 7 Timberline Cabin ...... D-2 Irene ...... B-5 Fairchild...... 13 ,502 M-5 Arapaho Glacier ...... F-7 Welcome Lodge ...... D-2 Julian ...... F-4 Flattop...... 12,500 H-12 Awanda Camp for Girls .... . J-8 Will's Resort ...... J-5 Junco ...... E-4 Gable .... 00 00. oo 00. I 1,500 F-6 Bartholdt Park ...... F-7 Windvale Lodge ...... A-6 Lost ...... F-4 Hallett...... 12,725 P-4 Berthoud Pass ...... F-7 Wigwam Tea Room ...... B-5 Lawn ...... B-5 Hagues ...... 13,562 G-6 Boulder Field ...... •••.... D-1 Wheeler Camp ...... G-6 Lake Mills ...... K-4 Irving Hale...... 11 ,747 E-5 Balance Rock ...... F-6 Y. M. C. A ...... E-7 Marys ...... E-3 Julien ...... 00 00 00. 12,928 G-9 Big Elk Park ...... L-3 Monarch ...... G-6 Lady Washington... 13 ,269 H-7,E-7, F-7 Lilly...... 9,793 C-6, C-9, tBeaver Colony ...... •..... Falls G-4 Nanita ...... F-4 Odessa ...... F-4 Little Matterhorn. . . 11 ,500 E-5 F-5 Alberta ...... J-5 Ouzel ...... A-9 Lookout...... 10,744 M-I 2 oulder ...... H-2 Adams ...... C-2 Poudre ...... G-5' Longs Peak...... 14,255 K-5 Buchanan Pass ...... C-7' Bridal Veil ...... J-5 Pulpit ...... J-5 Mahana ...... 12,629 R- 12 Buffalo Bill's Grave ...... 0-4 Chasm ...... K-9 Rock Lake ...... G-4 McHenry...... 13 ,100 H-7 Copeland Moraine ...... G-3 Cascade ...... H-6 Sand Beach ...... 0-6 McGregor...... 10,482 D-10 Deer Lodge Park ...... E-5 Fern ...... D-6 Sheep ...... B-5 Mummy ...... 13,413 Q-16 Denyer ...... ,. G-5 Glacier ...... K-7 Stopp ...... H-6 Meeker...... 13 ,9 11 C-9 Devils Gulch ...... F-4 Grace ...... G-5 Shelf ...... E-2 Naked ...... 00 .. 12,221 B-8 Dunraven Park ...... 0-5 Horseshoe ...... K-8 Spruce ...... D-8 Needles.L...... 10,075 E-8 Estes Park (Village) ..•.••.•. B-7 Lost ...... E-5 The Pool ...... C-1 NeverSu1umerRange ...... L-5 Fair Glacier ...... E-5 Marguerite ...... H-5 Thunder ...... F-4 Notch T G-4 Bench ...... B-1 Richtho~n 00 00 00 00. 12,953 L-5 Hell Hole ...... F-6 Bierstadt ...... Mountains K-6 Sawtoot~~·...... 12,304 H-9 Higgins Park ...... G-5 Black ...... M-4 Santanta ...... • . . 10,360 1 0-5 Horseshoe Park ...... G-5 Blue ...... Location Elevat'n H-12 Steambo11t...... 6,186 R-8 Idaho Springs ...... J-5 Bluebird ...... J-3 Adams ...... 12,115 E-3 Sprague. t ...... 12,587 L-5 Isabelle Glacier ...... H-6 Chasm ...... H-5 Alice ...... 13,310 E-4 Stones Peak...... 12,928 .t_-8 Iron Clads ...... H-4 Andrews ...... 12,564 H-7 Copeland ...... E-7 Sheep .. ~! . 00 00..... 10,762 -7 Krueger Rock ...... Arapaho ...... 13,506 B-5 Crysta ...... M-5 F-3 Snowdrif ...... 12,280 J -16 Longmont .... 00 ... 00 • 00 .. . E-5 Cub ...... L-6 Audubon ...... 12 ,223 C-2 Specime ...... 12,482 b-16 Loveland ...... F-5 Dream ...... E-5 Beaver ...... 10,435 K-6 St. Vrain ...... 12,438 D-9 Loveland Heights ...... J-5 Eagle ...... G-6 Battle ...... 11,930 H-5 Tanina .. ,...... 12,147 H-13 Lyons ...... e) F-5 Fern ...... C-6 Big Horn ...... 11,473 G-4 Taylor. .. 00 ...... 13,150 G-7 Mills Moraine ...... •...... Finch ...... N-7 Buckeye ...... 10,058 G-5 Thatch Top ...... 12,500 E-6 Moraine Park ...... Forest ...... 0-7 Castle ...... 8,675 ~3 K-5 Thunderbo>1t' .. 00... 11,943 C-2 Milner Pass ...... D-8 Gem ...... C-4 Chapin ...... 12,468 C-9 Triangle...... 8,400 N-8 Nederland ...... •.... tp K-5 Gourd ...... C-4 Chiquita ...... 13 ,052 G-8 Twin Moun ain. .... 11,438 F-8 Pierson Park ...... •..... E-8 Gorge ...... H-5 Chiefs Head ...... 13 ,579 K-4 Watanga ...... 12,381 E-3 Sprague Glacier ...... Copeland ...... 13 ,176 H-2 Grand ...... J-5 C-4 Ypsilon ...... 13,507 K-4 St. Vrain Glacier ....•..•... L-5 Green ...... H-4 Craig ...... 12,015 F-5 Helene ...... D-6 Deer ...... 10,028 Miscell~neous G-7 Storm Pass ...... ••.. A-6 Husted ...... B-6 Dunraven ...... 12,548 G-5 Taylor Glacier ..•...... ••.. L-5 Hyslop ...... F-7 Estes Cone ...... 10,017 G-4 Andrews.Clacier ...... F-4 Tyndall Glacier ...... •. .... C-3 Iceberg ...... 1 ••••••••••• N-4 Epworth ...... 11 ,842 J-7 IAllen's Rtrk...... B-7 Twin Owls ...... Burlington Route Travel Bureaus and Ticket O ffices The it's-a-pleasure-to-help-you service of Burlington reprcscntauvcs i-; ·· m your service .. to expla in the advantages of Burlington service. The nearest one of them wdl be glad to J1rornptly supply any needed information about your contemf)lated trip--in fact, to save you time and 1 rouhle hy making all a rrange ments for your complet~ tour Out West. ATCHISON, KAN., Second a nd M a in Streets J . A. R EES ...... City Passenger Agent E. L . SPEER ...... Commercial Agent J. H . GREGORY .... Trav. Frt. and P as,·r Agent ATLANTA, GA., 822 Healey Bldg. A L. MOORlo...... Trav. Frt. and Passr Agent H . R . ToDD ...... G eneral Agent KEOKUK, lOW!\. Fihh and Johnson Stre.ets W. T. VARDAMAN .. Tra v. Frt . and Pass'r /\gent A. C. MA XW I, LL .... D1v. 1-rt. and Pass r A~e n t H . B. H owE ...... Trav. Frt. a nd l ~ass·r Agent LEAVENWORTH. I< AN., 1'1fth and C hoctaw Sts. BEATRICE. NEB. S . E. N m .DLI NGER ...... • . ommcrcial AgenL 1-1 . L. LEWI S .. . . Div. Freight and Pa"'r Agent LINCOLN. NEL3 , C 1t y TKket ffi ce, BILLINGS. MONT., 28 12 Montana Avenue 110 N. Thirteenlh Street L. W. joHNSON .. Div. Frt:ight anU Pas~·r /\gent H . P . I ADV. 28-14,500- 6-20-24 Printed in t he U. S . A. POOLE RROS., CHICAGO Pa!Je Thirty-two L 1 4 A 0 McCI.ellaods Stout Poudre Valley Trilby \ H R ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL- ESTES PARK COLORADO Gr•od Circle ,.dtlr Other Ro•ds Colorado Gl•c1er Rotfte Tr.-Tts 8 Auto Roads • a Hotels, Resorts end Rancbes 0 4 6 8 Sui• of Mil .. 9 10 13 16 •