New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-21
RECREdTION IN SUMMER.

The well.known article on New-York as a summer
resort which appears about this time every year
does not seem TO make many converts, except
among that class of people who cannot get away
from the city. This Is not at all the fault of the
article which embodcs ideas in the main true and
sensible So far as mere physical comfort is con-
ccrned. n great many people who leave New-York
on principle after the Coaching Club parade, and
do not come back until September would be much
better of if they remained at home. But physical
comfort is not the only aspect of the summer holi-
day. although 1t should he n necessary element IN
it, Change of scene variety, contact with new
phases of life and strange people, but above all an
opportunity to get to Mother Earth in some OF
her many aspects-these are all necessary parts
a summer recreation.
1t is not strange therefore, that people are willing
TO forego the comforts of their homes in order that
they may for n time enjoy the natural pleasures and
advantages of tic country. lt IL TO be hoped that
the time will yet como when country life viii be
rs comfortable in every way as city life. But this
time will not come until people get over the idea
that tho country Is an inferior sort OF place only
to be endured for n short time on suiicraucc.
And the popularity of the Adirondacks in recent
years both as a winter and summer resort, is evil
dcnce that people learning better to appreciate
the country at its true value. To those who live on
their summer outing away from the seashore, this
noble region presents unryalled advantages. IL
has indeed an especial claim upon Newl Workers rs
being a State institution. and tine natural location
for the great state Park OF the future IL combines
in the most attractive form all kinds Of rural and
woodland charms without being so mountainous IA
10 be inaccessible. Mountain and valley, brook
and lake forest and field, grouped together in
pictures of enchanting beauty. To the man OF woman
wearicd with the pursuits of urban life. and anxious
to look at Nature face to face and learn some of
her hidden secrets. few regions present such rich
variety as that of the Adirondacks
Nor has the Grass carelcssncss os man rs yet
chcapened and debased this noble region. 1t is true
that there have been numerous acts of vandalism
here and there; magnificent tracts OF forest have
been ruthlessly destroyed game has been wantonly
slaughtered. and the American equivalent OF the
English garry" has penetrated even into these
temples Of Nature with his vulgar manners
and coarse tastes But the evil that has been
wrought is temporary and partial in It's nature.
Efficient legislation backed by an intelligent public
opiuiou can redeem the Adrondacks from
PROCLAMATION. and preserve II to the people of the
State as = retreat for health aud recreation in
winter and summer alike. Between the Adiron-
dacks and the CatsKs there can be No rivalry.
Each region in it, way Is perfect and those who are
captiyatcd by the attractions of the one may be
equally charmed by tho potent beauties of the
other with the Catskills and the Adirondacks so
near, New Workers need not be nj n loss where TO
90 To I'm the TO escape the noise and CHATTER
OF civilized life