Among the varieties are found bunch grass, elk grass, redtop, blue joint, slough grass, pine grass, wild timothy, snow grass, etc. Successful butter making, cheese manufacturing and the like are industries that can be followed profitably. Red firs, lifting their spires 200 feet above the mountain side, suggest the yet greater forest wealth of the Pacific coast. Several grand steamers ply their waters, and their whistles and heavy pulsations echo and re-echo from mountain to mountain. Two other roads, one in the north and the other in the south, afford speedy communication with points in the state of Washington.
Trails lead in every direction to every important mountain district.
The healthfulness of the climate has been abundantly proved. For the support of its army the products of many local farms are needed. Fishing can not be excelled. School buildings of modern architecture and substantial church edifices evince a keen interest in education and religion. All rights reserved.