New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-07

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high up i'm the mountains, the outlet Of
which flows though its own channel I'M
foreground until it finally bursts out of the
side of the hill above this point. The
Delaware River wdens at Milford into
yeritable lake, providing excellent boating
and bathing To the fisherman. however,
mountain streams and lakes back of the
town probably prove more tempting than
the river. In a section of such diversified
resources walks and drives are. Of course,
numerous.
One of the hotel proprietors OF Milford
has had an expert lay out golf links ana
those interested i'm the game can secure
subscription tickets without any difficulty.
Highland Lake is seven miles from
Shohola. Penn, which is the station stop.
t07 miles from New York City. Part of
the drive 10 the lake follows the course of
a twisting. ripping brook which would
make the eye of any angler Glisten. The
road leads almost 10 the summit OF the
mountain ere the glorious waters of High
land Lake open out before the astonished
eyes of the visitor The lake is crescent
shaped and boasts a shore line nine miles
around Many large boarding houses. nu-
merous cottages and camps bespeak the
growing popularity of this section OF the
Erie summer homes territory. and there
is no reason WHY il should not be popU-
lar. considering the natural advantage It
enjoys
At different points on the lake are good
Lathing beaches where the younger chill
dren can paddle and the older ones learn
to swim Half way along the eastern
shore is the Casino, where dancing every
Saturday night attracts the young people
from all about the lake. Under this same
roof Switchboard and bowling may he
eniovcd. Altogether Highland Lake offers
the induccment OF many pleasures. the
best of every thing for every taste.
Finally il is just "A pleasant morning walk
10 Eldrcd where the general store Is
located, or to the highest point in this
whole section, whence an unobstructcd
view for thirty miles around may be had
on any clear day.
Cochecton, 13I miles from New York, IS
the gateway TO eleven summer home dis
tricts. all within a radius OF ten miles
In this section are found some OF the
most popular parts Of the Erie summer
homes territory. Lake Huntington tour
miles from Cochecton, has for many sea-
sons been the mecca of thousands, and
though II IS not an extensive lake. along
rs wooded shores are many cosey cot
tagcs and bungalows, half hidden among
the trees. This charming sheet Of water
affords abundant opportunities for boat
ing, canoeing. bathing and fishing, and on
or near its banks are several novelty
stores. photograph galleries, bowling al
leys and dancing pavilions.
Imagine the winding ascent Of a steep
grade 80 long that the best hill climbing
machine must be put into low gear and
on which real horse power must make
FREQUENT stops for rest When at last the
summit Is reached the forests open wide
on either side and one beholds the peace
ful valley of Jeffersonville stretching out
for miles and miles below. About halt
way down the steep hillside the outlying
houses Of Jacksonville appear and as
the descent continues the homes grow
more numerous until the village itself Is
offers worthy main street. several
bowling alleys and a moving picture
house. The country about is extremely
beautiful. and the boarding houses on the
surrounding hills afford ideal homes.
Greenwood Lake is a summer resort
where all the JOYS of vacation life may be
realized, where congenial cOmpanionshlp
Ot
choice. There arc hotels, with their cease
less round Of pleasant activities. or board
ing houses which extend welcome 10
those who prefer thcir accommodations
out Of doors remote retreats and shay
hooks offer cool and inviting seclusloh'
The fishing is exceedingly good olack
bass. pickerel. wall-eyed pike, pcrch, sun
fish and catfish are here i'm abundance
making this undoubtedly the choicest
fresh water ground within a days jour
nev Of New York. Boats and bait may be
secured at the various hotels steamers
motor boats. launches. canoes sail ana
row boats are available and afford mos
cXhilaratinc means 81 transportation ana
recreation. The opportunities TOT pdth-
ing arc meXcolled. Greenwood Lake i
forty-fve miles from New York city ON
tie Greenwood Lake Division OF the Ere
Railroad at an elevation Of 6iS feet above
sea Level. Leaving the lake one CLIMBS
steadily up into the hills, and IS soon
closed in by wild mountain Businesses ~
whose reaccful stiffness no sound Is heard
save the ripping Of the brook or the cry
of AN occasional hawk as 1t floats IaZIl|
overhead. From the SUBMITS OF the Nari-
ous mountains. panoramic wonderlandS
are disclosed to view, stretching as far as
the eye can see.
These are only few Of more than ="
plases listed in Erie Railroad summer
land. Each place has its individual claim
ia the desires Of city folk, whose pref
creme alone determines which Is the best
place.