The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-15
SOUTHERN SUMNER RESORTS.
They are Far Ahead of Those in the
North.

To one who has seen the mountain re-
gion of North Carolina 81 seems Incredible
that 30 many thousands of people. in
quest Of pure air, magnificent scenery
and healthful surr0ungings, should an
nually flock 20 the AdirOndacks Of New
York and The White Mountains of New
Hampshire. These latter resorts DO not
compare In any respect with the North
Carolina country. Their sO-callCd noun
tains are dwarfed by those Of the "Old
North State while. as for lakes, trout
streams, hunting grounds and landscapes
al once gracious and majestic. there is no
approach 10 a comparison.
Yet. year after year. people journey in
scE.ments 20 New York and New Hamp-
kre. spending vast sums Of money for
mountain cottages and summer fare.
while within eighteen hours of Washing
ton Is a region infinitely more attractive
IN every way-better for health, for bod
lily comfort, for outdoor sports. and for
qualification Of the artistic senses Every
body knows or has heard OF Asheviiie.
Thousands have enjoyed its wonderful
scenery and have been restored 70 health
by the lifeg giving atmosphere and the
balsamic zephyrs waited from the noun
tain sides But how few know or even
guess that there are a hundred possible
Bsheviiies in that sapphire handsome On
the Piedmont plateau, others higher up
and that magnificent lakes and clear
streams iiled with trout abound on
every side. There is a district larger than
the State Of Massachusetts, easily acces-
sible by rail. well provided with excellent
inns and the most picturesque driving
roads. and with room for tens OF thOus-
ands of summer homes in the most beau
uful locations imaginable. The area IS
1snt 90 o. fTn~ ~ no r|f
mate Is more equable and wholesome; the
opportunities for heaithful outdoor life
far more abundant and attractive
Northern people have begun 90 recog-
nize the Southern States as refugees from
their killing climate during February
March and April, and beautiful residences
are springing up in Aiken. Thomasvllle
and such points I'm the interior. while all
along the coasts Of Florida and the Cuff
as far west as New Orleans. splendid
and luxurious hotels are 20 be found ia
great numbers. But for the heated period
the tide Of travel turns ever northward,
with rs concurrent stream Of money.
Notwithstanding the fact that In western
North Carolina there are loftier noun
tains. more gracious valleys. greater OPP
portuntes for hshing. hunting and open
air recreauons. and the most hracing
and nttulUul tlllndIt lA tli' W'i lN- D 100
can be accounted for upon only one
hypothesis-that the people generally
know nothing Of the unparalleled beauties
and resources Of North Carolina.
Virginia has Jared much better in re-
spect of having her attractions made mo-
torious For generations past such re-
sorts as the Greenbrler White sulphur
Capon. Orkney. Rock Enon and others of
Ike fame. and character have enjoyed a
national reputation. while Of later years
such magnificent sanitarlums as the Bath
County Hot Springs hive taken rank with
Carlsbad and Aix-es- Bans For more
than half a century the Grecnhrier White
Sulphur establishment has been center
and a common meeting ground for the
old Southern aristocracy. and there the
best society OF that section has been al
ways typihed and represented. The field
OF Virginia health resorts may De said 90
be completely occupied. In North Caro-
lima. with the exception of Asheville,
which has no summer season. there is
simply a magnificent territory as yet
practically explored.-Washington Post