Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-03-20

towering to heights of more than 10000 feet On
the upper slopes Of many of them SHINE the gla-
ciers that give the park its name, and from these
everlasting beds of snow and ice are born scores
of torrents that dash down the mountain sides and
hurl themselves over tremendous cliffs Scattered
all about among the mountains deep lakes that
lie like FURNISHED mirrors in the calm of sunny
day or are dashed into black rage when the storm
sweeps down them from the heights
Perilous passes, steep and rocky Climbs slip
perry scrambles across glaciers and miles Of dense
forest are there for those who like the more
strenuous life. For the others there automo
bile, coach, launch and horseback trips rest and
recreation in excellent hotel and delightful
chalet camps and always mellow days and cool
nights.
If wishes to get away from hotel life
tireI5 he have camping trips in the wilderness
and it is really Wilderness in which he can wander
for weeks without seeing human habitation Big
game is there in abundance-bears, mountain
sheep, mountain goats and various kinds Of war
mints"-but of course it is strictly protected by
Uncle Sam. But fish there, too, especially
Trout and the visitor is free to catch them if he
can. Adding their own touch Of pcturesqueness
are the Indians of the Blackfeet tribe, whose home
IL in the reservation Immediately east Of the park
The usual entrance to the park is at it's south
east corner where at Glacier Park station, Is one
CT the most remarkable and attractive hotels in
the country. The main building is constructed
largely of immense logs from Washington and
natural pillars which toner three stories to the
roof. Enormous fireplaces, of pelts of wild
animals and the heads of buffalo and deer add to
the attractions and comfort and better food
cannot be obtained in metropolitan hotels. Tour
lists, guides and Indians mtngle here, and for
mality is discarded
haven't the slightest intention Of writing
guidebook to the Glacier National Park, but do
wish to tell of some of its wonders and beal ties
that can be seen in a visit of few days. So first
4, h r{r1 md on tn
Lake st. Mary. Our chauffeur is breed" capa-
BILE, courteous and we'll educated who knows the
country you know your back yard. For some
20 miles our route lies through the Indian reser
walton and we skim along the boulevard road
across sweeps of prairie, up hills and along the
edges of precipices. now dipping down into lovely
valleys now crossing rushing streams, with the
mountains ever growing more imposing and moro
fascinating Twisting up long climb and swerv
ing to the west come to the continental water
shed near Triple Divide mountain. Thence the
waters flow on side to Hudson bay, on another
30 the Pacific and on the third to the Mississippi
valley and the gulf. This is truly the roof OF the
continent. Now for 16 miles the road runs
through the great pine forests and winds gradually
downward, on the slopes of the mountain, until
with loud honking motor draws up be-
side the charming log chalets of st. Mary camp
that cling to the steep shores of the lake. whose
waters sparkle and ripple under the midday sun.
Dinner awaits in the biggest chalet-plain food.
well cooked and plentiful, served by attractive
mattresses 1t Is eaten with relish and without
formalities and then, after few minutes in the
recreation chalet with its player piano and
dance floor, we all pile aboard powerful gasoline
launch and head up the lake for Going-to-theSun
camp
On the right stretches the long ridge of Single
Shot mountain and on the left rise Citadel. Al
most-a-Dog lovely name) and other fine peaks.
But our eyes are fixed forward to where Goingto-
the-Sun mountain rears its magnificent snow
topped head 1t is one of the most picturesque
mountains in America, and hanging near its sum-
NIT is large glacier whose stream, falling head
long is constantly blown upward into spray by
the never ceasing winds. From the camp built
high a rromontory that projects far into the