Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26
Mountains, Lakes and Rivers Of
fer Summer Resting Places for
City-Weary Humankind.
CHRISTENED SWITZERLAND
OF NORTH AMERICA"
Many Springs in the State Produce
Waters of Value to Invalids Be.
cause of Their Curative Powers.


most attractive within easy reach Of
Washington. Harpers Ferry, now, as i,
was in bygone days. when 1t was regarded
as a strategic point Of greatest impor-
lance. is still the gateway to the state,
and from its rocky eminence to the more
pastoral reaches of the interior West
Virginia OFFERS scores of resting places
which carry greatest appeal to city
weary eyes.
Indeed. it seems as though nature had
designated these hills as boon to hu-
manity. Here she smiles her sweetest,
and, having distributed her gifts on every
side with lavish hand. invites mankind
to inspect her handiwork, enjoy her gra-
cious gifts and find health, comfort and
happiness.
The Great North mountain, whose crest
for long distance is the dividing line
between the northern counties Of Virginia
and West Virginia, is in the center of
one OF the most picturesque mountain re-
g1ons In this country. From whatever d.
rection the sejourner comes he travels
through country beautiful and historic
He may come from the north by way OF
historic Harpers Ferry, where the great
gaunt mountains, rising on all sides,
and the quiet waters that wash along
their bases make an impressive picture
upon his memory which time will never
GRACE He may come from the east
through the historic Manassas gan and
passing under the frowning brow of the
Massanutten mountains, see alternately
peaceful. fertile, cultivated lowlands and
wild, rough. picturesque mountains.
In Picturesque Harpers Ferry.
In Harpers Ferry itself is found one
of the states finest examples Of nature
in the rough, for here lies the junction of
two great rivers, the Shenandoah and
Potomac. both widely famed in the his
tory of the civil war. and the meeting
place of three states-Maryland, Virginia
and West Virginia Showing the results
of countless years Of erosion, the two
rivers flow past Harpers Ferry in minla-
ture canyons. The Hilltop House, stu
ated on one OF the highest of the hills
best views of the Potomac to be had in
all OF the settlement. Fishing is nearly
always good in both Of the rivers, and
anglers have rare sport with the gamy
bass. Among the points of interest in
and about Harpers Ferry are John
Browns cave. Highland Park. John
Browns engine house. Maryland, Lou
doun and Bolivar Heights. Rafting
Springs. Unsolds ravine, Fort Duncan
and Stone Fort
Mount Clifton, at Hedgesville, is only
another name for spur Of the famous
North mountain and from the piazzas OF
the Mount Clifton House there is beau
tifuI and extensive view. The knob OF
North mountain on which the house Is
situated is easy of ascent, and from the
observatory on its top there is spread
before the eye in all directions pam
Drama OF valleys, mountain ranges and
mountain gaps. Good roads have been
built through the surrounding country, so
| that the driving and riding are real
pleasures. while the trails and paths over
the mountains AFFORD tests In which pc
docfy iovIc IND
There is plenty of game in the adjacent
country and in the mountains, while
Back creek and the Potomac river offer
excellent bass fishing.
healthful. charming and popular summer
resort Since the days of Gen. Washing
ton, who. with Lord Fairfax, established
the resort, the springs have been widely
known for their curative properties. The
village of Berkeley Springs is the county
seat of Morgan county. and 1t is 10
Gated in a high. healthy mountain dis
trict Four miles from Berkeley, on Caca-
pom mountain, is what is known far and
wide as Prospect rock. from the summit
Of which a large portion Of Morgan coun-1
ty and a vast part of Maryland can be
seen. From this point can be seen the
across II, at the village OF Great Cacapon,
as well as Horseshoe bend In Cacapon
river.
Lovers leap and Johnson's mill, near
scenery for WHICH the "Switzerland of
America" is noted.
The town was actually laid out in TIT.
and at the sale Of lots, which took place
ern Virginia and eastern Maryland, and
number of the leading soldiers and
statesmen of the revolution were among
the bidders.
On the list Of purchasers, preserved in
the old Bath Record. are the names of
Gen. George Washington, Gen. Horatio
Gates. Charles Carroll of Carroltton, Ed
ward Lloyd. Fielding Lucas and many
others known to the history and social
traditions of those days.
Brookside and Aurora.
Brookside, w. Va. is an estate cover
ing nearly one thousand acres of the AL
legheny mountains. 1t is situated on a |
high plateau nearly three thousand feet
above the sea level. with surrounding
mountains rising considerably higher. 1t
comprises the inn and cottages-ten in
number-and the casino. Brookside Is To-
Gated on the old northwestern turnpike,
ten miles from Oakland, Nd. and twelve
miles from Deer Park. it is reached by
| roads which for picturesque scenery
are unsurpassed. Nearby points Of inter-
est include Big Salt Deer Lick, Bruin
path. the rocks and caves. Twin mountain,
Eagle crest. Razor Back, Indian Head. 1
Fort Pendleton. the Jungle, Shaffer's
knob and the beautiful Cheat river.
Much might be written about the at
Effectiveness OF Aurora az a summer re-
sort and it's lofty mountains, its valley, |
it's woodlands its quaintness, its scenery, |
it's bracing air, it's health-giving waters. |
Its abundance of luxuriant flowers and |
its peacefulnes~ and restfulness. Aurora
Is iooa.ea ON an Elevation in Preston
county, W. Va, four miles beyond the |
Maryland line. 1t is near Deer Park. and |
twelve miles on a gradual ascent from |
Oakland. AT the Maryland and West |
Virginia line the road mergeS into the old |
northwestern TURNPIKE.
Leading out from Aurora in every di- |
recticn are beautiful walks, bride paths
and drives that carry the wanderer past !
fertile farms and quantity charming viii
lagos and hamlets,> through primeval
forests, over mountain ridges. looking |
down into the depths of shady valleys, to
Cheat river. Big Salt Deer Lick. Bruin |