The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

The vacation habit is growing among all
classes of Americans who can in any way
command their time and indulgence in the
habit is no longer confined to the late sum-
mer months as formerly. Some who thrive
in sunshine and find no heated term unen-
durable betake themselves to the South in
winter for as long a time as they can
spare from business or home duties, and so
break the continuity of winters cold. if no
more. Some enjoy the glories of a rural
autumn. and for those who find their best
recreation in a taste of city life no better
season offers than the same October and
November days. City residents are slowly
discovering that spring in the country has
a charm which no other season can afford,
and more and more each year it Is becoming
a custom to get out among green things
growing" il only for a day or week.
1t is the wise man woman. indeed. who
scatters his vacation weeks, or vacation
refreshment.
Indianapolis people are showing an espe-
cial fancy for the spring outing. Some
make fishing an excuse and betake them
selves tc the northern lakes of the State;
some. fortunate enough to own summer
cottages, go early to put them in order,
then linger there; one reason and another
are found for making a trip to the coun-
try, but the motive that consciously or I'M
consciously influences all is the primal one
of q lova NJ tho cod an instinct ipharitad
perhaps. from the time when all men were
tilers of the soil. But while many follow
this instinct. more who feel the restless
spirit stirring within them are at a loss
where to go. In summer they visit RE-
Sorts" but resorts are not yet open, and
even IL they were would not meet the need
of those who want the breath of spring and
a glimpse of nature at its freshest. few
have discovered. what more will learn pres
entity. that pleasant week can be spent at
almost any little town or village on the in
terurban lines. Accommodations for a brief
stay can usually be obtained in these places
or at farms near by. and 1t will be found
that at mo time is a visit to the country
so agreeable as at this time of year. On
many of these interurban lines picturesque
scenery is TO be found but at this season
the fresh foliage. the green fields and the
growing crops make a sufficient attrac-
ton. When the residents of these pretty
little towns realize the situation they will
offer inducements to city visitors in the
way OF comfortable boarding places, and
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II something different is wanted river
trips are possible. 1t is not far TO Louis
vile or Madison. and the Ohio. up or down
is worth the seeing. This is the favorite
season for trips up the Kentucky, the
Tennessee and Green rivers. with Evans
vile as the starting point of the two latter
Journeys. For a weeks thorough rest with
pleasing landscapes on every hand and a
glimpse OF Southern life nothing better
could be offered. All are beautiful streams
but Green river is especially worth seeing
the entire country affording no finer scenery
than that along It's upper length. Some
time in the future. when the Wabash is
made navigable by a system Of locks. it.
too. viii AFFORD opportunity for pleasant
outings; But little journey into rural