The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-06-22
WONDERLAND WaEDERINGS.
About the Time to Go and what to Take.
AUdBt Courier.

ArdHt Courier.
"What month do you regard as the best in
which TO visit the park?" was asked of a
man who has served as guide to the enchant-
ed land, by reporter.
81 think the trip should be made early in
the season In order to really enjoy it," was
the answer. "The latter part of June is all
excellent time. There is snow and mud TO
contend against, but the clear, pure air per.
hitting good views 10 be had ofthe surround
ing country will more than repay for the in
convenences have mentioned. Later in
the season the atmosphere becomes hazy
and the scenery does not present the grand
and imposing appearance it does when the
air is free frem nist. During the season
when there is large travel, there are numer-
Gus dsagreeable things encountered. The
struggling parties leave their camping ground
in miserable condition. Decaying meats and
vegetables are abundant, and the favorte
stopping places are by no means desirable To-
cations to tarry. In the early part of the
season wild animals are TO be seen. Last
June l saw elk, deer, antelope, bear and
mountain sheep. The animals are easily
frightened and the presence of tourists
drives them into the inaccessible mountain
Businesses where they remain until cold
weather. Then they return to the park.
1t is also advisable to 90 later in the sea-
son, after there has been fall of snow.
There are then no flies, mosquitoes or gnats
TO contend with, and as the travel has vir-
tually ceased the game has again ventured
to return to the park. The snow has rem
dered the air favorable for sightseeing and
a trip is certainly enjoyable"
"What is the charge made by those who
furnish the outfits?"
"Guides receive from S. to 81 per day.
Saddle horses are let for 81, and pack ami
mails cost 81 per day. Cooks usually get from
81 to So per day, although there is nearly
always some one wanting to 60 through the
park who is willing to cook for the privil-
eye Of accompanying small party. Of
course the party will be required to furnish
him horse and his food"
"Do you consider guides necessary"
III do, most assuredly. There are num-
Der of people In Montana who do not need
q guide. But majority of those who visit
the park will miss one.half, at least, of the
sights most worth seeing. Then there are
streams to be forded. A guide will avoid
,,iacae ~ Japuar uunb ae avtinct oavsar ar a.
tiers, which may be found in the beds of
streams, while "pilgrim" may be sent I'M
expectedly on an exploring expedition into
the center of the earth"
"What do the guides furnish tourists"
Everything they will need, except food,
bedding and sporting material. We have
tents, cooking utensils, etc, and all that is
necessary for the party to provide Is some
thing TO eat and drink (although the major
ity of them don't indulge), and their blan-
kets."
.tWhat kind Of food is best for the trip"
THAT depends on the taste Of the trav-
elers. Dried fruits, canned and potted
meats, ham, bacon, butter, -four, etc., will
keep man alive and in good condition.
Canned fruits are expensive and bulky. 1t
Is no trouble to procure all the fish and
fresh meat that can be eaten"
"Where do you advise tourists to procure
these outfts?"
"There are men close to the park who
make II business to furnish all that is
necessary, and at prices | have quoted. As
to the clothing, guns, fishing tackle, proyi-
sions, antidotes necessary, they can buy
them better and cheaper in Bozeman than
anywhere know. Tourists supplies are
largely dealt in, and i would advise them
10 purchase here"