The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-03-20

towering to heights Of more than 10 600 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 lashed into black rage when the storm
sweeps down on them from the heights
Perilous passes, steep and rocky climbs slip
perry scrambles glaciers and miles OF dense
forest are there for those who like the more
strenuous life For the others there are automo-
bile. coach, launch and horseback trips rest and
recreation In an excellent hotel and delightful
chalet camps" and always mellow days and cool
nights
II one wishes to get away from hotel life en-
tirely he can have camping trips In the wilderness,
and 1t is really wilderness, in which he can wander
for weeks without seeing a human habitation Big
game Is there in abundance-bears, mountain
sheep, mountain goats and various kinds Of var
mints"-but Of course 1t Is strictly protected by
Uncle Sam. But fish there too, especially
trout, and the visitor is free to catch them If he
Adding their own touch OF picturesqueness
are the Indians OF the Blackfeet tribe, whose home
is in the reservation Immediately east of the park.
The usual entrance to the park is at its south
east corner where at Glacier Park station. Is one
OF the most remarkable and attractive hotels in
the country. The main building is constructed
largely Of immense logs from Washington and
Oregon and the spacious lobby is fanked by these
natural pillars which tower three stories to the
roof Enormous fireplaces, scores of pelts OF wild
animals and the heads OF buffalo and deer add to
the attractions; and more comfort and better food
cannot be obtained in metropolitan hotels. Tour
lists, guides and Indians mingle 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 beauties
hat pan no n a q "A
let's climb into this big touring car and go TO
Lake st. Mary. Our chauffeur Is n breed, capa-
BILE, courteous and well educated who knows the
country as you know your back yard. For some
90 miles our route lies through the Indian reser-
walton and skim along the boulevard road
across sweeps of prairie, up hills and along the
edges Of precipces now dipping down into lovely
valleys. now crossing rushing streams, with the
mountains ever growing more imposing and moro
fascinating Twisting up a long climb and swerv-
ing TO the west, come to the continental water
shed near Triple Divide mountain Thence the
waters flow on one side to Hudson bay, on another
TO the Pacific and on the third to the Mississippi
valley and the gulf This is truly the roof OF the
continent. Now for is miles the road runs
through the great pine forests and winds gradually
downward on the slopes OF the mountain. until
with n loud honking our motor car 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.
we'll cooked and plentiful served by attractive
mattresses. 1t is eaten with a relish and without
formalites and them after few minutes In the
recreation" chalet with its player plano and
dance floor, all pile aboard powerful gasoline
launch and head up the lake for Going-to-the-Sun
camp.
On the right stretches the long ridge OF Single
Shot mountain, and on, the left rise Citadel. Al
mosta.Dog lovely name) and other fine peaks
But eyes are fixed forward to where Going-to-
the-Sun mountain rears It's magnificent snow
| topped head II Is one OF the most picturesque
| mountains In America, and hanging near its sum
NIT is a large glacier whose stream, failing head
| long. is constantly blown upward into spray by
| the never ceasing winds. From the camp. built
| high a promontory that projects far into the