Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-19
CEsAR'S HEAD.
To the Age-Herald:

To the Age-Herald:
 Oi all mountain resorts certainly none can be more charming than C@sar's Head. The Carolinas are noted for mountain re- sorts, and in the past few years I have visited nearly all of them, but not until this summer have had the pleasure of see- ing Cesar's Head. The famous Adiron- dacks can scarcely compare in climate and mountain scenery. The Head is 4600 feet above the sea and is the highest altitude of C@sar's Head mountain, an outlying spur of the Blue Ridge, in Greenvile county, s. C., near the North Carolina line. It can be easily reached by a pleasant drive over fine roads and through a charming country, from either Hendersonville, N. C., or Creenville, 5. O.
 Naturally, the first place to which the visitor turns is tho Head. Almost before be knows it he steps upon the rock form- ing C9sar's brow, and is amazed to see stretching out before him the distant mountains, while below is the Dismal. One may throw down large rocks or big logs and never hear them when they finally touch the earth, so great is the distance. The scene is varied and grand. The local view is of wild, rugged peaks and valleys of impenetrable mountain laurel, known only to the dispenser of mountain dew. The distance presents a panoramic view seemingly unlimited in area. It is said that objects 300 miles apart may be dis tinctly seen by the unaided eye. ITQIY bu0 eAl6nG O1 VIeW beSLnS IO be only limited by the capacity of vision. The distant roar of mountain cataract. Raven Cliff Falls fascinates the visitor, who frequently fingers to admire the gorgeous sunset effects. When l reached the Head the leaves had begun to take on their rich colors, making the scene vision of autumnal beauty. l remarked to a visi- tor, 'What grand canvas this would make!" "Ahl yes,o he replied, "but it would be impossible to reproduce this warmth of color on canvas.o o The Head alone is not the only attraction. The mountain is traverscd by net work of picturesque bridle- paths, leading the tourist to numerous water falls and moun- tain peaks of rare beauty, while perfect mountain roads enable outing and fishing parties to travel comforts ably over a large area of mountain country. Ceesar's Head hotel, well appointed hostelry, is situated upon the summit of the mountain within 100 yards of the Head. The building is large and comfortable, surrounded by grassy lawns, dotted with magnificent shade trees. The cottages and hotel to- gether accommodate about 200 guests. Driving, bowling, pool, billiards and dancing are enjoyed by pleasure seekers, while the sportsman revels in hunting and fishing for the far famed mountain trout. The Flora of the mountain is very fine. Eminent botanists frequently come hundreds Of miles to examine rare speci- mems, peculiar to these mountains. The altitude and latitude happily com blne to form matchless eli, mate, with an atmosphere cool aud dry. One can walk for miles without fatigue, so bracing is the air. Three miles beyond, on the dividing line of North and South Carolina, stands a two-room cot 1 tage. Here young couples with hard hearted parents step across and are made one.s For as is well known, only clergy man or notary public is necessary to unite the loving hearts in South Carolina. Licenses are considered unnecessary ap- pendages in that state. Tradition and practice have made of this B second Gretna Green.
 The Head itself, from which the resort takes it's name, is an almost perpendicular mass of sandstone, hundreds of feet in height, so named because of the human resemblance. The contour of the mass, as seen from the winding path below, is pe- culiar and one can readily imagine that he sees colossal human profile. Hawthor could have seen his "Great Stone Facet in reality here. SPARKS.
 Cesar's Head, s. o., Sept. l5.