Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26

the east and Chesapeake bay on the
west, and with both Of these bodies Of
water to the south, Wachapreague is
cooler than many points 200 or 800 miles
further north. Wachapreague is on the
ocean side OF Accomac county, Va,
twenty-five miles north of Cobbs Island
The country back of this resort includes
principal attraction, however, is it's water
view and its facilities for fishing. sailing
and bathing in either ocean or bay.
Between the pines and surf on the At
always has had an appeal for Washing
tonians on vacation bent. Among the
points Of interest in and about Virginia
Beach are the lighthouse at Cape Henry,
the Sand mountains at Cape Henry. Lynn
Haven bay. where the finest oysters on
earth are grown; the great pine woods.
the life-saving station. Norfolk navy
yard. Fort Monroe and the Great Dismal
swamp. The Ferebee Hotel and cottage
at Virginia Beach is open all the year
around.
Bluemont has Justly become one Of the
most popular summer resorts owing to it's
proximity to Washington, Baltimore and
Alexandria. with all of which cities it is
connected by excellent train service. 1t
lies only three and one-haf miles east
of the Shenandoah river, which is noted
for its black bass fishing. The Loudoun
Is one Of the favorite family hotels in
about $50 yards from the railroad station,
with large lawn. tennis courts and play
grounds.
Jordan White Sulphur Springs.
Jordan White Sulphur Springs has been
a resort since colonial times. 1t is sit
uated in the northeast corner of Frederick
county, which Is the most northern coun-
ty Of Virginia. The springs are only six
miles from Winchester.
The water is famous for its curative
properties Tradition says that the In
dian maidens used the mud. saturated
With sulphur water, as plaster. and
were cured Of the many skin diseases
from which they suffered. Some Of the
famous orchards In which this country
abounds line the road upon which you
drtye to the springs.
ed this summer in the Blue Ridge Inn,
Smokers Gap, Demonet. Va. The inn is
situated on the summit of the Blue Ridge
mountains, one mile from Bluemont. Va
division of the Southern railway-ffty-
eight miles from washington. This re-
sort Is LOCO feet above sea level, COM
manding picturesque mountain scenery.
Shenandoah valleys. ., The Shenandoah
river, abeunding in bass, flows at the
base Of the mountains. The country
nearby possesses the. charming diversity
peculiar to mountainous districts, present
ing ever changeful and delightful views.
"A summer home in the country, with
all modern city conveniepces,' is the cap
ton written over the offering of the In
termont Hotel at CovingtOn, Va. This 10
cation is in the center of group of the
most celebrated virginia health and
pleasure resorts.
A resort In the immediate vicinity OF
Washington, known as Recreation
Camp" is located on the Potomac about
bathing and fishing are among the diver
sions, and classes In physical culture also
are conducted at the camp.
Braddock Heights, Md.
Within a distance OF five miles Of
Frederick City, Frederick county, Md,
and rising to height of twelve hundred
feet, Braddock Heights overlooks four
states and commands views in all d.
rections unequaled for their unique pic
turesqueness in all the Appala chian
range. During the past ten years this
mountain has been greatly improved and
Is today one OF the most delightful and
healthful summer resorts in the state.
The country round about Braddock
mountain Is replete with spots Of histOri-
cal moment and natural beauty; for the
scenes near Frederick were the inspira-
ton for that patriotic poem of the .cele-
brated John Greenleaf Whittier, entitled
Barbara Fritchie, In which he says:
sT7p from the meadows rich with corn.
Clear in the cool September morn,
The clustered spires of Frederick stand
Green-walled by the hills of Maryland.
Rround about them orchards sweep,
Apple and peach tree fruited deep;
Fair a garden Of the Lord
Here, too. repose the remains of Fran
els Scott Key, the author Of The Star
Spangled Banner. At Frederick it was
that the stamp act was first repudfated
and there, also. one of the greatest of
American sailors, Winfield Scott Schley,
first saw the light of day. A few miles
north of Frederick the home of Thomas
Johnson. the first Governor of Maryland,
still stands and retains much of it's CO.
lonial beauty.
From the observatory on Braddock
looking eastward is a charming vista
OF the Monocacy valley and the "clus-
tered spires of Frederick" while the