It was so named from its being the favorite resort of grizzleys a few years ago. They bothered stock a good deal. Night was rendered hideous by the squeal of captured hogs and the low of unfortunate cattle that fell into the clutches of these un- ceremonious customers.
Deer are still plentiful in the mountains around, but the bear are comparatively scarce.
Wild-cats and such game are still found. The valley is all under fence and the absence of lanes accounts for the necessity of gates. It is said to be the valley of gates and pretty girls.