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.
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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. which has a gigantic outdoor theatre Complete and detailed information seating 9,000. about hotel accommodations, rental of lodges, cabins, sightseeing tours, etc., MT. EVANS AND ECHO LAKE can be obtained by writing to the One of the most thrilling mountain . Denver Convention and Visitor's Bu trips in America is the one-day trip reau, 519 Seventeenth Street, Denver, from Denver to the summit of Mt. or by calling there on your arrival. Evans over the world's highest auto mobile highway. Leaving Denver in DENVER MOUNTAIN PARKS the morning, the drive takes you to the top of Lookout Mountain, pre A highly popular automobile tour out viously mentioned. From there the of Denver is the one-day scenic drive drive is through a green valley of through the Denver Mountain Parks, stately pine for.ests and lovely pale an area of 121,000 acres. This is a green aspens. Soon you are in Idaho 65 -mile drive out through the foot Springs where gold was discovered in hills to a series of parks or preserves 1859, which resulted in a sudden owned by the municipality of Denver. mushrooming of the State's popula These mountain parks, preserved in tion. Now Idaho Springs is a noted their natural state, are the haven of health resort. considerable wild animal life such as After leaving Idaho Springs you r elk, deer, buffalo and mountain sheep. route takes you ever higher and higher While on this tour it is difficult to be until at last the crest of lofty Mt. Evans lieve that metropolitan Denver is so is reached, 14,260 feet above sea level. near. Here the grandeur of the Rockies The climax of the tour is the visit spreads out before you in a vista to the summit of Lookout Mountain, which extends well over one hundred where Buffalo Bill, famous frontiers miles in every direction. At your feet man and scout, is buried . Here also is lies jewel-like Echo Lake. As your Pahaska Tepee, a rustic museum, eyes take in this magnificent pano which contains many of Buffalo Bill's rama you know that here is one of the personal articles and mementos of the superb mountain views in all the early West. From this eminence a world. Your return is through scenic thrilling panorama spreads before ally beautiful Bear Creek Canyon and your eyes and the town of Golden lies the Park of the Red Rocks, arriving at your feet like a toy village. Denver in the late afternoon.
10 Skiing on Berthoud P_:!~ S -----~--~ , 77'• I
lUcht ofen Mountain and Lake Agnes BOULDER • FT . COLLINS • GREELE Y Only 29 miles northwest from Denver seat of the Colorado State College of is the progressive city of Boulder, the Education, was settled by New Eng home of the University of Colorado, landers under the patronage of Hor and starting point for trips to glaciers ace Greeley in 1870 about the time and peaks in and near Rocky Moun Greeley's slogan "Go West, young tain National Park. Just 27 miles from man" was becoming famous. Ft. Collins is the home of the Colorado Denver is the pretty town of Eldorado State College of Agriculture and Springs, so named because of its hot Mechanic Arts. Situated on the Cache and c~ld springs. North of Denver la Poudre River, it is the natural gate are other charming cities, among them way to a number of excellent resorts Greeley and Ft. Collins, both of which which are tucked away in the moun are on the motor bus routes to Rocky tain recesses for fifty miles or more Mountain National Park. Greeley, up the river.
12 ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Rocky Mountain National Park is one Milner Pass, Grand Lake, Berthoud of the wildest and ruggedest sections Pass and Idaho Springs. Stop for the of the Rocky Mountains. It is about night is made at Grand Lake. Most 400 square miles in area most of which persons prefer to tarry longer either is over 9,000 feet above sea level. at Estes Park or Grand Lake to enjoy Lying about 65 miles due northwest the many horseback and foot-trail of Denver it is easily visited on a trips to be made to near by points of circle tour consuming two days and ipterest. The Continental Divide runs taking in Big Thompson Canyon, or through the Park and you pass over South St. Vrain Canyon, Estes Park, it twice on the circle tour. There are Horseshoe Park, Hidden Valley, Fall many resorts throughout this region River Pass, Trail Ridge Highway, offering accommodations, saddle
Snow-~overed as pens along road to Bear Lake horses, guides and fishing equipment lies between rugged rock walls that for hire, as well as complete informa sometimes tower a good 1,200 feet tion on how best to see .the Park. above you. Beside you, most of the way, the river is a raging, foaming torrent ... and no wonder, for it de scends 3,000 feet in only 16 miles . Much of the canyon is so narrow that the road had to be blasted out of solid granite walls. Again there are stretches where the canyon does not crowd the river quite so closely, and here there is room for cabins, lodges and a stand of trees. In these little glens you will see some of the loveliest wild flowers you have ever laid your eyes on. The col umbine, state flower of Colorado, and BIG THOMPSON wild roses grow in abundance, and they have the subtlest, most delicately CANYON colored petals imaginable. Here is North St. Vrain·SouthSt. Vrain rare mountain beauty in all its glory. There are also excellent motor Enroute from Denver to Estes Park roads to the village of Estes Park and Village or Rocky Mountain National Rocky Mountain National Park Park you will wish to travel the most through the North St. Vrains and popular route which is north across South St. V rains Canyons. Via the the fertile, irrigated plains that pro North St. Vrain the route lies through duce much of Colorado's market gar Longmont and follows the St. Vrain den supplies, and through the neat, River through wonderfully rugged prosperous looking little towns of country, ever upward and enters Estes Loqgmont, Berthoud and Loveland, Park from the southeast. all rich in Colorado history. For 50 The South St. Vrains route via miles the road lies through level and Boulder or Longmont and Lyons, tra gently-rolling farm land with the verses the entire length of the canyon snow-capped Continental Divide in of South St. Vrain Creek from Lyons view all the way. to Allen's Park, then north through At Loveland you turn west and be Roosevelt National Forest, and enters fore long reach the Big Thompson Estes Park from the south. Visitors to River and enter Big Thompson Can Estes Park Village may go via Big yon. This is one of the most memo Thompson Canyon and return via rable features of your whole visit to either of the St. Vrains Canyons, or the Park. For sixteen miles the road travel the reverse of this route.
14 Big Thompson Canyon South St. Vrain Canyon
The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park Village
ESTES PARK As you approach Estes Park Village a magnificent panorama opens up be fore you. You find yourself in a lovely valley, ringed by lofty mountains, the dominant one being Longs Peak, the king of the range and one of the noblest peaks in the country. This clean, grass-carpeted valley was a haven for big game back in the seven ties and eighties when it was not so easily accessible to hunters. But with Grand Lake Lodge, Grand Lake, Colo. the opening of the Big Thompson and St. V rains Canyons roads, the game has taken off for more remote regions and little wild life is to be found here. The history of Estes Park as a mountain playground and resort re gion dates back to 1865, but it is still an ideal base of operation from which to see the eastern side of Rocky Moun-
Lobby, Estes Park Chalets
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Across the Divide to GRAND LAKE Leaving Estes Park your circle tour takes you through Hidden Valley within sight of the majestic Mummy Range, up the steep slopes of Trail green forests to picturesque Grand Ridge Road, and you catch a glimpse Lake, largest in Colorado, lying just of Iceberg Lake, never, even in sum outside the Park boundary. Rustic mer, completely free from floating ice. Grand Lake Lodge, surrounded by As you come up from the thickly comfortable guest cabins, sets far up forested valleys you leave behind the on the mountainside and from its aspens, oaks and maples and as you broad veranda one looks down on approach timberline you will note the the surface of the Lake dotted with pines getting scarcer and scrawnier, sailboats and other water craft. Grand and at 11 ,000 feet they become weird, Lake is the site of the Lipton Cup twisted, gnarled old dwarfs due to yacht races each August. Fishing in their grim struggle with wind and the Lake and in near-by streams is snow. But strangely enough you will well-nigh perfect. Countless well find grass and flow ers growing far marked and safe horseback trails lead
19 View from Trail Ridge Road Y acbting on Grand Lake
to scenic spots round about. At the village, on the edge of the Lake, there is dancing and other nightly entertain ment. Leaving Grand Lake you follow the headwaters of the Colorado River - it is just a tiny stream here - to the town of Granby, thence up through Ber thoud Pass and recross the Continental Divide to return to Denver by way of Idaho Springs, Bergen Park, and Lookout Mountain, thus completing one of the West's outstanding scenic tours.
20 C OLORADO SPRINGS AND PIKES PEAK Just 75 miles south of Denver and a find the walking is not crowded. At short ride by rail lies the attractive, the very foot of Pikes Peak lies Mani modern city of Colorado Springs, con tou Springs, a noted watering place, veniently near a va~t scenic region. whose mineral springs were known to Chief among the trips to be made out the early Indians for their curative of Colorado Springs is to the summit properties. of historic Pikes Peak. There is a fine Other sightseeing trips to be made highway to the crest and automobiles in this vicinity are Garden of the Gods leave downtown Colorado Springs . . . South Cheyenne Canyon and the frequently for this thrilling trip. You Seven Falls .. . to the summit of Chey can also go by the cog line railroad or enne Mountain, site of the beautiful on the back of a plodding burro-or, Will Rogers Memorial, and many if you are quite ambitious, you will other canyons, drives and trails.
Grand Lake CAVE OF THE WINDS Two miles from Manitou Springs, through beautiful Williams Canyon, lies the Cave of the Winds, a geologi cal wonder and one of the outstanding scenic attractions of the Pikes Peak region. Competent and informative guides take you through a mile of underground passageways and cham bers of fantastic beauty.
GARDEN OF THE GODS and other Trips Will Rogers Memorial Just a few miles out of Colorado Springs lies the beautiful Garden of COLORADO the Gods, a region of grotesque red NATIONAL FORESTS rock formations. There is also the trip Some of the best hunting and fishing up through South Cheyenne Canyon in Colorado is found within the state's to the Seven Falls. Above the Falls National Forests. Nearly all of Colo is the grave of Helen Hunt Jackson. rado's 51 peaks above 14,000 feet in The Broadmoor-Cheyenne Mountain altitude lie within their boundaries, Highway to the summit of Cheyenne and they are reached by motor roads, Mountain affords breath-taking views as well as well-marked foot and horse as it ascends to a 9,500 foot elevation. back trails. Within easy reach of Den Just twenty miles away is Cripple ver are three of Colorado's great Na Creek, famous in gold rush days. tional Forests, the Roosevelt, the Arap ahoe and the Pike.
ROOSEVELT FOREST The largest in area is the Roosevelt, in former years known as the Colo rado. It lies east, northeast and south of Rocky Mountain National Park. One of its most alluring features are the glaciers which are still carving and grinding away at the earth as they did thousands of years ago. Most of th ese large glaciers lie west of Boul der. The Arapahoe Glacier, largest in
Garden of the Gods Cave of the Winds Seven Falls
Across De Weiss Lake to Sangre de Cristo Mountains Cliff Pala~e, Mesa Verde National Park
SAN ISABEL National Forest Lying in the heart of the blood-red Sangre de Cristo range of mountains, southwest of Pueblo, is the primitive San Isabel National Forest. Here are hundreds of towering peaks, some soaring to 14,000 feet. This range has been pronounced the longest, highest, straightest and most rugged single line range in the world. In the San Isabel Forest region is a notable vari the Colorado Rockies, is the property ety of scenery. There are hot springs; of the city of Boulder and source of weird and mysterious Marble Cave of her water supply. Most of the glaciers unknown depth ; bottomless lakes and within the boundaries of the Roose freshwater lakes without inlet or out velt Forest are accessible by U. S. let ; Royal Arch, a huge natural Forest Trails and offer entertaining bridge; prehistoric Indian hieroglyph side trips. There are numerous inex ics; the Huerfano Glacier, most south pensive resorts west and northwest of em glacier in the Rockies, and a host Boulder. of other scenic wonders. Lake Marie in the Snowy Range Pikes Peak from Rampart Range Road
ESA V~RDE National Park MEDICINE BOW Tucked away in the far southwest cor National Forest The Sno~ Range ner of Colorado is Mesa Verde Na tional Park, strangest, perhaps, of all In southern Wyoming, resting on the of the wonders of this wonderful northern Colorado boundary, is Medi state. Hewn from the sheer canyon cine Bow National Forest, one of our cliffs stand the remains of the dwell largest national forests. It is best ings of a long-forgotten race, whose reached by Colorado visitors, as well civilization is traced back to about the as transcontinental travelers, by a short time of the birth of Christ. Strangely side trip, at additional charge, ·from enough, many of the dwellings are in Laramie, Wyoming on the main line a good state of preservation. There of the Union Pacific. Nine miles by are comfortable living accommoda train over the LNP&W Ry., from tions close by and motor buses oper Laramie brings you to Centennial ate from Grand Junction, Montrose from whence it is but a short motor and Durango during the summer or horseback ride to the Medicine season. Bow National Forest and the beauti-
25 ful Snowy Range. This magnificent range of mountains is dominated by Medicine Bow Peak. The entire area, dotted with glacial lakes, is wild and primitive, affording haven to game animals such as bear, mountain lion, deer, elk, mountain sheep and beaver. Many wild fowl are to be found. Add to this the further fact that the streams and lakes are well stocked with vari ous species of trout and you have the reasons why this region holds special allure for the sportsman, as well as the recreationist. Comfortable hotels and lodges are located in various parts Corral chatter of the forest.
Colorado DUDE RANCHES The "dude ranch" vacation is annu cattle ranch. Such a vacation pays ally becoming more popular with large dividends in health, effected by Americans. This type vacation usually long hours in the open, and in relief includes a lot of horseback riding to frayed nerves grown weary of the along scenic mountain trails, and in noise and bustle of our cities. Prac addition fishing, swimming, dancing, tically every section of Colorado has picnicking, moonlight rides to steak its quota of these dude ranches offer fries and wiener roasts, witnessing ing all degrees of comfort and accom impromptu rodeos, and in general modations. Some have elaborate facili entering into the life of a real western ties for the comfort and entertainment
0 If for a brisk canter of guests or "dudes," while others offer a more-or-less "rough and ready" ranch life. Guests are provided with their own horse and saddle for the duration of their stay. Under the watchful eye of friendly "wranglers" it is almost im possible to get hurt, and these colorful characters know the West like you know your own front yard. And, to top off each day of appetite-whetting outdoor activity there are wonderful "Be back in time for chow!" meals, the like of which you don't get in the city. Fresh vegetables from the ranch garden and all the fresh, cream eight years of age up through the topped milk you can drink make ranch "teens." Many of these are less than meals a gourmet's delight. No need a day's ride from Denver. to mention that you'll sleep "like a The regularity with which many log" in the crisp mountain atmos youngsters return year after year to phere. these places testifies as to their popu A dude ranch is also an ideal place larity with the young set, as well as to make new and congenial friends, with the parents who notice the im as most ranchers exchange references provement in strong and robust bodies and are interested in taking in only and a new keenness which helps them folks of good character who get along in their studies. well with others. Dude ranch vaca Activities vary at each place, but the tions are economical, too, as the price general list includes riding (with ap quoted by the ranch most generally propriate lessons in horsemanship), includes everything. overnight saddle trips, fishing, forest Union Pacific publishes a fairly ry, Indian lore and nature study. At complete directory of dude ranches some camps tennis, soft-ball, track along its railroad, including many in and field sports, handcrafts, rifle prac Colorado. It's yours for the asking! tice, archery, swimming and boating Call at or write any of the offices also may be enjoyed. All activities are shown on page 32 of this booklet. under the supervision of experienced tutors and counselors, who are, for the most part, college men and BOYS' AND GIRLS' CAMPS women. Colorado has many excellent dude For the youngsters, a vacation at a ranches and camps which are specifi Colorado camp is a momentous expe cally for the youngsters from about rience and an unforgettable thrill.
27 The PLEASANT WAY to go The pleasantest, smoothest, most lux urious way to Colorado is the rail way . .. and fortunatelr., it is also the fast, comfortable, economical way. Denver, key city of Colorado, is easily reached on through Union Pacific air-condi tioned trains from Chicago, Omaha, St. Louis, Kansas City, and from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Ta coma and Seattle. The two Streamlin ers "City of Denver" make the daily Chicago - Omaha - Denver run over night, every night. From St. . Louis Kansas City you can ride the new, fast Diesel-powered Streamliner "City of St. Louis." These fine trains offer a variety of Pullman accommodations, novel and beautiful club, dining and observation-lounge cars, also deep cushioned, comfortable coaches and every modern device for your comfort and enjoyment. There is no extra fare.
On Your Way On through tickets from the East, Union Pacific offers the opportunity to visit Denver at no extra cost for rail transportation. Thus you may visit Denver on your way to or from any of the other scenic vacation regions of the W est served by Union Pacific. A similar privilege is granted eastbound from certain sections of the West. Representatives at any of the offices listed on page 32 will be glad to ex plain this fully to you and assist in other ways in arranging your trip .
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28 Streamliner "City of Denver.'' Other Regions .... In addition to Colorado, Union Pacific serves many of the West's outstanding scenic and recreational areas. That's why it's smart to Be Specific....:.... Say "Union Pacific" no matter what part of the West you plan to visit. ZION-BRYCE-GRAND CANYON These three nauonal parks, as well as Kaibab National Forest and Cedar Breaks National Monument, can all be visited on convenient motor bus tours from Cedar City, Utah. Regions of fantastic and color ful rock formations, they are unsurpassed for beauty in the West. CALIFORNIA Offering a variery of climate, scenic at tractions and outdoor activities, California provides just about everything for the per fect vacation. Served by Union Pacific over two routes, either direct to Los Angeles via Salt Lake Ciry and Las Vegas, Nevada, or to San Francisco over the historic "Over land Route." PACIFIC NORTHWEST ALASKA Known as the "Evergreen Empire" the great Pacific Northwest offers many vaca tion opportunities. Land of snow-capped mountains, majestic waterfalls, sparkling lakes, broad beaches, hospitable cities and cool, green forests , there is little to be desired for the setting of a vacation long to-be-remembered. Union Pacific will take you there. YELLOWSTONE GRAND TETON Yellowstone, oldest and largest of our na tional parks, offers more of nature·s fan tastic and unbelievable wonders than any other region on earth. Grand Teton, south of Yellowstone, is a land of jagged and colorful mountains and Alpine-like lakes. Both easily reached via Union Pacific.
30 SUN VALLEY, IDAHO Tucked away in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho lies Sun Valley, America's fore most year 'round sports center. Sun Valley offers practically every known winter sport ··under a summer sun." There is perfect skiing terrain with dry "powder" snow Colorado offers a wide variety of from December until late spring. In addi piCture material. tion you may enjoy skating, sleighing, dog Mountain lakes and streams and snow-dad peaks provide an end sledding, ski-joring and swimming in a less variety of composition in warm-water, outdoor, glass-enclosed pool. both black and white and color. An exposure meter is desirable For the summer vacationist, Sun Valley in this country on account of the offers countless attractions. Mountain wide variety of subject matter that streams and lakes, hidden away in the vast will be photographed. Pictures embracing a large area of green wilderness, are alive with rainbow, cut timber will req1,1ire more expo throat and steelhead trout, salmon and other sure, as also will pictures with a varieties of gamy fish. Bighorn sheep, an large shadow area. A. medium yel telope, elk and Rocky Mountain goats roam low .filter and panchromatic .film will prove desirable for black and this territory. Golf, tennis, badminton, white pictures. swimming, horseback riding, archery, bicy June and July are excellent pic· cling, canoeing, trap, rifle and pistol shoot ture months for Colorado, al ing, are among the various other forms of though the photographer may be interrupted by rain or even snow healthful, outdoor recreation. storms. August and September are also good photographic months, Both Sun Valley Lodge and Challenger but when you are shooting color Inn offer a variety of fine accommodations. at that time of year, you will lind The Inn resembles a quaint and colorful that the fresh e.reen c;olors are ·· mountain village'" and you'll find the beginning to fade into brown. Your questions about photog rates surprisingly low. raphy will be answered fully and A side trip to Sun Valley can be made completely if you will address Manager, Photographic: Depart from Shoshone or Pocatello, Idaho, or from ment, Union Pacific RR., 1416 Ogden or Salt Lake City, Utah. Dodge St., Omaha 2, Nebraska.
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Union Pacific also publishes books, similar to this, Olt the fol · lowing regions: California; Pacific Northwest-Alaska; Yellowston<'· Grand Teton National Parks; Zion·Bryce Canyon·Gra11d Cany011
National Park,s 1 and Dude Ranches. Any or all of them may IJe had for the asking.
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Union Pacific gratefully acknowledges the cooperation of the following who furnished photographs for reprod1~ctiot1 in this book: FOR DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION Rocky Mountain Motor Co., Denver 0. Roach Studios, Denver Denver Commercial Photo Co. Be Specific ... Say "UNION PA IFIC'' Colorado Springs Charnber of Commerce Mile High Photo Co., Denver Stewart Bros., Colorado Springs Ceo. L. Beam, Denver