New-York tribune., 1874-07-18
W1TERING-PLACE NOTES.

A broad expanse of hard sand shore with an
uninterrupted OF the Islands Of Boston Harbor and
north shore extending seaward as far ras the eye can
reach rstcass hotels beautiful drives along the beach
and the Jerusalem Road and unsurpassed facilities for
boating fishing and sailing Of the many atrac
tOns claimed for Nantas sket Beach, Mass. -
The experience OF tourists in North Conway
" H., 1t is said. proves that the most elective
view of the White Mountains is to ne OBJ
tanned from Sunset Bank in thas town -
1t is said that hay fever ashmaic, and catarrhal com
plants disappear at when you approach Jefferson.
" H. The situation of the town superior for grandeur
of scenery and heathfulnes and several months can Dc
spent in viewing and appreciang the wealth OF natural
beauty which the surrounding country anords.=-
The waterngpdces of Maine have, III most cases. been
greatly improved since last AT jIount Desert
attention has been PAID 10 thorough drainage, ana
the sickness of last year will not, it is thought,
be repeated. The new water-works have been
completed, ana supply OF pure water provided for.
Along the shores Dor rering the first ncorp rated city
America, called York. Maine exists one OF the
lctive places orcsOrt our northeastern coast
From The summit of the cliffs be almost un-
limited of view, from ktery Harbor to Cape
POrpose, and in the immediate oflng Boon Island and
the Isles OF Shoals Near by is the Roaring Rock from
which during a storm come revetberations which are
wonderfully nusct.
The North Caroiinians who wish 70 enjoy the sea-
the advantages desired at Beaufort. Tne rountains
however are the chief places OF resort. With their
myriad attendant beauties and attractions their lovely
Gaes their heangivng springs, and the pure air that
srs their foliage into life they afford houndless re-
treats and and interest both the pleas
ure and healthsecker for months Among the water
ingplaces OF svrgnia presenting attractions TO the
invalid aud pleasure-seeker none now take a more
prominent position than the Jordan Alum Springs Of
Rockbrdge County This is its third season, and during
the past year many important additions and improve
nents have been made in the accommodations offered
One who asssted years ago at the christening Of the
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs in Virginia says
"The place is nearly surrounded by high mountains
The scenery is bold and the air refreshing. 1t is fine
retreat for the invalid situated as IL is in the bosom OF
the Aleghanies and reached by railway. A very i'm
portant matter the fertility OF the district which
furnishes supplies for the Montgomery White. No place
is more happily situated for procuring the very best OF
meats and vegetables; and II they not upon the
table, you know who to bame-the proprietors."
The points about Harpers Ferry-situated where the
beautiful Shenandoah RIVER gathering its waters from
the Valley OF Virginia, flows into the Poomac-arords
views of some of the most picturesque scenery
country. Nearly ninety years ago Mr. Jefferson, in his
Notes Virginia." said it "w0rth voyage
the Atlantic" TO the romantic scenery OF the spot
where the Potomac {" Poawmac," he wrote it, re-
ceiyes the waters OF the Shenandoah and makes its
The number Of new buildings put mp at Atlantic City
since the close of last has far exceeded that of
any previous year. Beside several hotels and private
boardinghouses less than 10 cottages have been
erected. The streets and avenues have all been re-
graded and graveed aud the two great drives OF the
pace-Pacinc and Arcticayes-are in the best possible
condition. So Tunkhannock, WyomiDg County Penn
has for sOno time been fayOrite Summer resort for
many of the citizens OF that state. Grand mountain
scenery, woods and water, river and lakes mountain
riyuets foaming cascades and craud waterfalls. may
all be found within few miles II the village, and mlne-
datey surrounding it,
Put-lnBay one OF "a group OF islands in Lake Erie az
iords excellent sport 10 anglers, large number OF
whom from Southern Ohio and Kentucky spend the sea-
sou there each year. Wisconsin insists that the Badger
state 4" Is destined for all time 10 be a Summer resort for
the tired oers coming from the cities or sister States,
extending from the state line to the Gulf OF Mexico
The discovery Of healing waters during the past ten
years has been marvellous. and within State limits
there are lakes rivers hills forests and greA, pineres
game shore and sh ia the water, and heal IA every
where.
The Canadians venture 70 predict that Lake Con-
chiching Summer resort IN Ontario WIN inevita-
bly, become TO them what Long Branch IS 10 us The
fishing and sailing are both said - De OF the best The
bathing places have good bottoms Of sand and ladies ana
children can battle without the slightest danger -
There have not been many changes at Niagara Falls
since last season. Tho hotels are under
the prOpretors, and are bright and
new as paint and labor can make them
Prospect Park has been greatly improved and Is
much more attractive than last year. very pretty
sh pond constructed IN IL this Spring and the Pa
Whom has been enlarged 1t will also be 30 arranged
that II can be warmed ald lighted i'll Winter and be
used for public hall pretty pavilion has also been
placed Goat Island near the bridge the Three Sis
tefs, for the accommodation OF picnic parties -.
During In Louisiana the resorts most
paironzed Bay 81. LOUIS Pass Christian Mississippi
CITY, BilOxi. Ocean Springs, and Pasoagoula.
The Summer resorts OF California are the White Sui
phur Springs, the Saratoga OF the Pacific" and Calls
oga both ia apa County, and the Geysers and skaggs
Springs SOnOma County. 60 Tourists IN California
report that the route to the Yosemite Valley s well
Travelled. Early In the season the road frenueuty
Travelled from Merced to Mariposa, aud then 10
Hltes's Cove by stage IN day. Prom the Cove 10
the Valley the trail Is about twenty i've miles long and
passes along the bank Of the Meroed. 10 Travelled In
one day horseback Another by stage from Mer-
ced to Clarks where tho big trees seen in one
day; thence by saddle into the valley the ne II day
California correspondent says the trip eysers has
lost much OF It's beauty and city the compile
ton OF the roads. The lost novelty aud beauty
consisted In riding at breakneck speed behind six
horses "a road just wide enough for ono stage,
thousands ot Ieet up tls m9gnlaiY sdo