Grand Canyon; No Trees As Large Or As the Government Builds Roads and Trails, Hotels, Cabins GASOLINE Old As the Sequoias
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GET ASSOCIATED WITH SMILING ASSOCIATED WESTERN DEALERS NATIONAL THE FRIENDLY SERVICE r OF THE WEST PARKS OUR NATIONAL PARKS "STATURE WAS GENEROUS first, and then our National sunny wilderness, for people boxed indoors all year—moun Government, in giving us the most varied and beautiful tain-climbing, horseback riding, swimming, boating, golf, playgrounds in all the world, here in Western America. tennis; and in the winter, skiing, skating and tobogganing, You could travel over every other continent and not see for those whose muscles cry for action—Nature's loveliness as many wonders as lie west of the Great Divide in our for city eyes—and for all who have a lively curiosity about own country . not as many large geysers as you will find our earth: flowers and trees, birds and wild creatures, here in Yellowstone; no valley (other nations concede it) as not shy—and canyons, geysers, glaciers, cliffs, to show us FLYING A strikingly beautiful as Yosemite; no canyon as large and how it all has come to be. vividly colored as our Grand Canyon; no trees as large or as The Government builds roads and trails, hotels, cabins GASOLINE old as the Sequoias. And there are marvels not dupli and camping grounds, but otherwise leaves the Parks un touched and unspoiled. You may enjoy yourself as you wish. • cated on any scale, anywhere. Crater Lake, lying in the cav The only regulations are those necessary to preserve the ity where 11 square miles of mountain fell into its own ASSOCIATED Parks for others, as you find them—and to protect you from MAP heart; Mt. Rainier, with 28 glaciers flowing down its sides! harm. Hot springs, cliff dwellings, caverns are in the Parks, and Rangers and naturalists are there to offer you free AVIATION ETHYL lavish beauty. Our National Government surveyed the whole CONDENSED, AUTHENTIC help in planning your stay, discovering the Parks' wonders. GASOLINE United States, chose the finest scenery and the spots of They are glad to explain, simply or scientifically, the habits INFORMATION most unusual interest, and gave the title to you and me, for • of the wild life and the anatomy of the scenery. Your chil all time. dren, listening, will have their enjoyment of the whole out Much more than "playgrounds," of course, the National doors enriched—and gain a new loyalty and affection for NEW CYCOL Parks are all things to all men: luxurious hotel life for the "Our Country." Prepared by MOTOR OIL sophisticated—"summer resort" recreation, or fishing in a The National Government invites you . ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY Information in this booklet is correct as of date of printing, April lb, 193S. enable you to see the foregoing and take several mountain trips on High Sierra Trails to the "cream of Sierra scenery" at River Valley and Hamilton Lake, to Twin YOSEMITE Lakes, to Alta Meadows and Park, Admiration Point and Area: 1,176 square miles. The Valley itself occupies ap Marble Falls. Not many have time to stay three weeks to proximately 18 square miles, U shaped. a month but if you can, and have an able pair of legs, yours for the walking is the finest scenery in the Sierra Location: Central California on the western slopes of the Nevada. This means a trip by High Sierra Trail over Sierra Nevada. Kaweah Gap, by Arroyo, Kern Canyon, to Mount Whitney. Entry Fee: $2.00 per automobile. Kern Canyon is a 20 mile valley with 3,000 foot walls. Description: A glacial Valley 1 mile wide and 7 miles long, Sports: Summer. with perpendicular walls rising from 3,000 to 4,000 feet. Swimming: Stop at Hospital Rock for a plunge en route If you like beautiful scenery and congenial crowds for a to Giant Forest. You can swim at Bridge Camp, Lodge vacation combination, go to Yosemite. Pole Camp, and Heather Lake. Confine yourself to marked Park Season: Main summer season, June 1st to September water-holes. 1st, although tourists come to enjoy spring in the valley as Fishing: It's necessary to have a California Fishing Li early as May 1st, and autumn as late as October 15th. Main cense. Get it at Ash Mountain or Giant Forest There's winter season from December 1st to March 1st. good fishing within an hour's hike of Giant Forest. Accommodations: In the Valley. Hiking: A fine trail system and plenty of free guide The Ahwahnee. American plan. Most distinctive hotel in service by ranger-naturalists. Yosemite. Basic rates $10.00 and $12.00 per person daily. Riding: You can have a horse for half a day for $2.50, or Camp Curry. Complete community center where most Half Dome and Nevada Falls from Glacier Point, Yosemite a day for $4.00. If you like burros, they are available for people gather. European plan, $1.50 to $2.50 per person 20c an hour or $1.50 a day, and there's 700 miles of trail daily—American plan, $4.00 to $8.00 per person. Cafeteria Point. You can hike up by one of two trails; the four mile riding to be done. here. Yosemite Lodge. Colony of redwood cabins. Good is the more interesting and not too steep. Or, you can Winter Sports: Skiing, sleighing, tobogganing and ice cafeteria. European plan, $2.25 to $5.00 per person. House drive up. At Glacier Point you will see peaks, forests, and skating are some of the sports that can be enjoyed here keeping outfits for cabins and tents available at reasonable waterfalls spread out in extravagant magnificence. Drive during the winter months. Equipment can be rented. But rates throughout the year. to Mariposa Big Trees, about 1% hours out of the Valley, make your reservations before coming for your winter where you will see the largest and oldest living things. sports. Public Camp Grounds. Each one of these grounds is a Hetch Hetchy Lake and Dam furnishes an interesting The Sentinels, Sequoia camper's paradise. Rangers assign you to your site. Set up Entertainment: Every evening during the summer season your own tent, or if you haven't one you may rent complete side trip if you have the time. there is an evening of good fun. Dancing every evening equipment. Set-up charge is $2.50, unless you wish to put Sports: Swimming. Loaf on the sandy river banks all day SEQUOIA except Sunday at the Pavilion, after the campfire. it up yourself, and rental per week runs from $1.50 for a if you want to, and take a plunge now and then to cool off. Pools at Curry and Yosemite Lodge. Area: Approximately 604 square miles. small tent to $11.50 for a large, completely equipped one. Outside the Valley, the Glacier Point Hotel, Wawona Hiking: A chain of 5 High Sierra Camps from 8 to 10 miles Location: In Central California on the western slope of the Hotel, Big Trees Lodge and Tuolumne Meadows Lodge apart facilitates extended hiking trips to points of interest. Sierra Nevada. GENERAL GRANT furnish excellent accommodations, surrounded by superb And there are plenty of short hikes in and out of the Description: A Giant Forest. The largest and oldest trees in scenery. High Sierra Trail Camps offer complete accom Valley conducted by rangers. the world are here, as well as Mt. Whitney, highest peak modations for hiking and saddle parties during July and Area: 3.96 square miles. Fishing: The best. Especially in the northern canyons. Bait in the United States. If you like a not-too-crowded vaca August. is seldom used except early in the season. tion ground, with adequate social and sports facilities, Location: 30 miles north of Sequoia National Park, by auto this is the place for you. road. What to See: The best introduction to the Valley is the auto Riding: Mules and horses are for hire at reasonable rates. Description: One of the smaller Parks—Big Trees, and caravan tour of the Valley floor, starting at 9:30 a. m. and There are twenty-five miles of oiled bridle paths on Valley Park Season: An all-year Park. Main summer season, May 2:30 p. m. The Ranger-naturalist will explain better than floor and 700 miles of trails in the high country. 25th to September 5th. Winter season, December 1st to mountain scenery. we can tell you the interesting features of the Valley on Golf: The finest mountain golf course in the West at Wa March 1st. Entry Fee: 50c per automobile. this interesting two-hour trip. Keep your eyes open for Accommodations: Grant Park Camp. Main tourist center. wona, 26 miles from Yosemite. "Approach-and-putt" Entry Fee: $1.00 per automobile. Half Dome; Bridal Veil Falls in the late afternoon; Yo course at the Ahwahnee for guests. Bungalow tents, $2.00 per person per day. Rustic cabins semite Falls; Sentinel Rock; Mirror Lake; Three Broth Accommodations: American plan and housekeeping quar $3.00 per day per person: Housekeeping tent cottages. Tennis: Some of the hotels have tennis courts. ters are available the year round. ers; El Capitan; Happy Isles. Don't miss going to Glacier $13.00 a week for 1 person and $3.50 a week for each addi Winter Sports: Here's the winter paradise of the West. On Giant Forest Lodge. Rustic cabins under the Big Trees tional person. Meadow Camp. Housekeeping tents $1.50 with a community group for meals, dancing, and entertain the south side of the Valley riding and hiking prevail, but per person, per day. $9.00 per week for one and $2.00 for on the north side, the Yosemite Winter Club sponsors ice ment.