The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-09-04

What a slogan OF promise these words
have become to the tourist seeking
the delights Of Colorado scenery. Since
the completion OF these drives two
years ago they have been enjoyed by
thousands Of visitors coming from all
over the world who have been SO i'm
pressed with their grandeur and have
gone away with such words Of praise
that It is useless to say anything
further Of their wonders to the read
ers OF the Motor Road. than a remin-
der that these attractions as well as
the Gorge itself belong to Canon City.
And that these drives. as are all the
others. absolutely free and open to
all vehicles at all hours
1t might be well to emphasize right
here that one OF the peculiar and dis
tinctive charms OF canon Is the alb
sence of graft in every case. It is an
unwritten law that imposition IL any
form viii not be tolerated aud that II
1t should be attempted word 10 those
in authority will quickly bring atout
satisfactory adjustment
Dating back to the early animal life.
this vicinity was the favorite feeding
ground OF those giants. long. long ex-
tinct. as is proven by the recent find
ing of enormous skeletons and fossils.
Later prehistoric man enjoyed the
pleasure afforded in this protected
vale. and following him are authentic
accounts of this being the scene OF
many battles of indian tribes In de-
Tending and acquiring an advantage
Gus spot for their home and hunting
grounds. The fascinating tradition of
the battle of the two braves for the
hand OF the beautiful Indian girl, adds
the attraction OF romance to the
charm OF that wonderful stage built
by hands not human In the arena Of
Gods great out OF doors. well named
Temple Canon. From the age OF the
mastoden to the time OF the motor car
this valley has been a cherished spot.
With beauty. grandeur. romance and
tradition Il bids the visitor welcome
to enjoy the spell Of loveiiness.
The main method OF entering Canon
from both the East and the West Is
the d. & r. G. r. r. and the Santa
Fe has an important branch line run
ming In from Pueblo and a narrow
guage road, at present out OF commits
sion. enters on the North from Cripple
Creek via the famous Phantom Canon.
The automobile roads are splendid
highways. One from Colorado Springs.
being a connecting link with the Md
land Trail from the East. joining the
Rainbow route at Penrose which
comes in from the lower valley via
Pueblo. Beaver Park, Penrose and
Florence. TIE Rainbow route is n
continuation of the new Santa Re
Trail and extends upward through the
very heart OF the Rockies Joining the
Midland Trail at Grand Junction.
A movement is on foot in which the
Forestry Department Is interested. TO
secure an .tonc.nle road directly 10
the top OF the Greenhorn Range near
ly ~ miles away. This when complete
ed will make this magnificent forest
very accessible. BY using the Oak
Creek grade road for a part OF the
distance there would be only four or
Ave miles of new roadwork necessar-
and this not Il an expensive nature.
Twenty-eight miles to the North.
and one mile up via Orchard Park,
Park Center and Garden Park. Othe
monuments to the iefp then along
Four Mile Canon Is Cripple Creek At
places the road winds along the sides
OF canons hundreds Of feet deep whicn
will provide thrillers that will never
Back from Outing at sampson's Ranch