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Colorado, and the Brilliance of Its ;'/IIU!!Ue4 '4 Sparkling Sunshine Invites Outdoor Activity 0 ~olorado, where the West is nearest, is the annual vacation goal of thousands of Americans. And no wonder ! There is something tonic about the crisp mountain air of Colorado, and the brilliance of its ;'/IIU!!Ue4 '4 sparkling sunshine invites outdoor activity. Com­ bine these with crystal-clear mountain streams and lakes, evergreen forests, some of America's most 11~- inspiring mountain scenery and a warm, hospitable people, and you have the IDEAL VACATION­ LAND. Colorado is the vacationland for all and as such enjoys a place in the hearts of Americans shared by no other region. On the Trail to Lo~h Vale COLORADO .... Land of Mountains Colorado is the most mountainous good physical trim. Experienced state in the country. There are thou­ guides will take you up Longs Peak, sands of peaks that rise to a height of for instance, and from the summit of more than two miles and here are its 14,255 foot eminence you will be more than two-thirds of the nation's rewarded with a view that you will really high mountains-those rising never forget. Other lesser peaks can above 14,000 feet. Also, Colorado is be scaled either afoot or on horseback, the home of Pikes Peak which is, and the summit of Pikes Peak can be perhaps, the best known mountain in reached by either cog line or automo ~ America. Every school child has heard bile road. There is a thrilling motor the famous expression of gold rush road to the summit of Mt. Evans, also, days: "Pikes Peak or bust," and prom­ which discloses breath-taking moun­ ised himself that someday he, too, tain vistas. would see Pikes Peak. Colorado is also famous for its many fine dude ranches, which every summer draw thousands of "dudes," COLORADO ... "dudeens" and family groups from the East and Middle West. A dude Ideal Vacationland ranch vacation in Colorado offers a Colorado's rugged and beautiful wide scope of activity 'mid surround­ mountain peaks, cool green forests, ings which are an inspiration in them­ enchanting lakes and streams, ideal selves. After spending one vacation summer climate and its vigorous, hos­ on a Colorado dude ranch many return pitable people make it the ideal vaca­ year after year-a splendid testimonial tion playground. Colorado has a magic to Colorado and its hospitable people. formula which operates to the benefit Saddle trips to mountain beauty of all who come under its spell. You spots are among the most popular will want to get out and "do things" sports in Colorado. You don't have and doing things in the cool, invig­ to be an experienced rider, either. orating air of Colorado will lead to Western trail ponies are dependable the realization that you have suddenly and the colorful cowboy guides know acquired the appetite of a harvest their business and keep a watchful hand. And sleep-well, you'll just eye on their charges. naturally sleep like a baby. There are literally dozens of out­ Your ambition may lead to the ex­ door sports to be enjoyed in Colorado, pressed wish of climbing one of the but next to horseback riding or, per­ 14,000 foot peaks, which is no small haps, equalling it in popularity, is task but not too difficult for those in trout fishing. Mountain, Rainbow and 2 Crater Lake and Lone Eagle Peak· Cutthroat trout abound in great num­ about the best fishing may be obtained bers in practically all of the lakes and and tackle can be rented at all resorts. streams. In some places you can de­ Tennis and golf are also popular pend on catching your legal limit al­ sports in Colorado. ifenver and Colo­ most every time you fish . Information rado Springs boast some of the finest Bear Lake and Longs Peak Park. For those who "want to get away from it all" there are pack trips with experienced gui~es into primi­ tive areas for fishing, big game hunt­ ing in season, or just "roughing it. " Not only in the summer is Colo­ Mt. of the Holy Cross rado the goal for lovers of the out- · of-doors, but likewise the fame of Colorado as a popular vacation region municipal and private golf courses in for the winter sports enthusiast is fast the country, some of which have spreading. When winter's mantle of played host to national tournaments. snow blankets the Rockies a new era All forms of water sports are enjoyed of Colorado outdoor life opens up. in the various lakes throughout the The snow, which is ideal for skiing state, and, in addition, there is sail­ and other winter sports, comes early boating on lovely Grand Lake, highest and stays late. It adds charm to the yacht anchorage in the world, adja­ beauty of the granite peaks by soften­ cent to Rocky Mountain National ing their rugged outlines. There is Each turn in the road brings a new thrill scarcely a more beautiful sight to be­ by most visitors to Colorado is that of hold than a stand of graceful ever­ sightseeing. No matter where you go, greens, their outstretched branches or in what direction your gaze rests, lightly laden with newly-fallen snow. there is fascinating scenery. The While Colorado has dozens of beauty of these mountains, summer or splendid winter sports areas, a few of winter, is something you will never the outstanding ones are Aspen, Arap­ tire of, and close association with ahoe Basin, Berthoud Pass, Steam­ them, if only for a while, will do boat Springs, Gunnison, Winter Park something good to you. It just isn't East face of Longs Peak and Chasm Lake Colorado is the fisherman's paradise and Loveland. Many offer excellent possible to entertain "pet peeves" and hotel and lodge accommodations for the small, annoying worries of the an overnight, or more extended, stay. work-a-day world when you stand in Although some of these areas have the presence of these mighty mono­ promoted winter sports for many liths. And, when you leave, you will years, not until public interest in this take away with you something of their type activity skyrocketed recently did expansive nature in your own person­ Colorado come into national prom­ ality, and you will be a better person inence as a winter vacation possibility. for having come under their inspiring But the activity which is enjoyed influence. 6 DENVER GATEWAY TO VACATION PLEASURE Mile-high Denver, capital of Colo­ can show you one or more historic rado, and natural gateway to this vast places reminiscent of the building of vacation empire, is often referred to the West. as "The Queen City of the Rockies." At Denver originate many fine Standing proudly at the edge of the sightseeing tours into the near by plains country, with the rugged Rock­ mountains and places of historic and ies at her back door, Denver has long scenic interest. Buses and automobiles played host to the Nation's vacation­ leave convenient downtown locations ers. And Denverites-about 400,000 on frequent schedule.s during the day. in number-are happy in their role as Because of its delightful climate you can tell from the justifiable pride and easy accessibility to so many with which they present the beauties scenic attractions; Denver is a favorite of their modern and progressive city summer convention city. Other cogent for all to see and admire. With early reasons for this popularity may be and commendable foresight, Denver found in the fact that Denver has planned for many fine parks and adequate hotel and lodging accommo­ boulevards which today evoke the ad ­ dations, and enjoys excellent trans­ miration and envy of visitors from less portation service from practically all fortunate or progressive communities. points of the compass. Denver is a city of beautiful homes Union Pacific's fast - Streamliners and of stately civic buildings, includ­ "City of Denver" provide the fin est ing the gold-crested State Capitol, the of accommodations and operate on a United States Mint and the Customs daily overnight schedule between Building, the City and County Build­ Chicago and Denver. Travelers from ing, and the Colorado Museum of the South and Southeast may ride the Natural History, all of which are fast, new Streamliner "City of St. worthy of a visit. In the famous Civic Louis" which offers through service Center is an open-air Grecian-type from St. Louis via Kansas City to Den­ theatre, seating 9,000, where concerts ver and the Pacific Coast. There is no are held weekly throughout the sum­ extra fare on either train. The "Pony mer. Denver has over 40 city parks. Express" is another fine daily train In and about Denver are many spots from Kansas City to Denver, with of historic interest, some connected through cars for the Pacific Coast. with the gold rush days of 1859. Not In addition Union Pacific main­ far away the first gold was discovered tains excellent service between Denver in Colorado, and practically all of and all principal Pacific Coast des­ Denver's neighboring communities tinations. 8 Thatcher Memorial, City Park, Denver Colorado State Capitol, Denver City and County Building, Denver Denver and its hospitable people You return from Lookout Moun­ extend a cordial invitation to you to tain by way of Bergen Park and the come and enjoy with them, if only scenic gorge of Bear Creek Canyon, as for a little while, the many wonderful well as the Park of the Red Rocks, things with which nature has en­ an area of fantastic rock formations dowed this region.
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