The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-20
The HAs s. KIN LET T Err
TRAVEL IN AMERICA

h 3 BY Fredei
The travel-ioying American Will
lose no real enjoyment because Of
the fact that for a time his wander
lings must be confined largely to his
own country. nor will the traveller
from other lands who comes here In
quest OF amusement and pleasure be
disappointed, however high his ex-
pectations. In no country on earth
Is to be found q greater variety in
scenery and climate, and In none
| have such great pains been taken to
Insure both the comfort and conyen-
fence OF the traveller.
Many Americans are now uniting in
patriotic effort to win appreciation
for the beauty OF their native land.
a number OF women's clubs, for ex-
ample, have already organized
american travel departments. Be
fore some Of these. illustrated lee.
lures are given, showing by practical
idemonstration that the most expert
fenced traveller can yet find new beau
lty in this country with but little eff
fort. They are emphasizing the fact
that the attractions OF the old world
are chiefly man-made, while most OF
those in this country are the handi-
work OF God himself and therefore
Incompatible in grandeur and vari-
lety.
Just at present the South. ana
Florida In particular. are getting
most Of the benefit of this revival OF
travel in America. Florida has al
ways been a favorite resort at this
time Of the year, Of course, but this
year the Gulf and SouthatIantic
beaches are crowded as they never
have been before; and the ,abundan.
shekels Of the northern transient are
doing much to help the South
through industrial difficulties caused
by the war.
Natural beauty. a balmy climate,
and unusual opportunities for sport
are natural assets Of the far South,
and far-seeing enterprise has added
the most elaborate and luxurious ac-
comm odations provided for the tour
list anywhere on the continent. Palm
Beach, and similar resorts. afford
about the highest possible degree OF
the sort of expensive magnificence
(which delights the monied American.
And for the traveller with somewhat
less to spend. there are numerous
little towns with unpretentious bui
comfortable hotels. Often the tuna
fishing and partridge shooting are
better at these modest establishments
than near the fashionable caravan
serais.
The Panama exposition will draw
Thousands Of American travellers
westward this year. IN recognition
Iof this fact, every. town along the en-
4 tire course from the Atlantic to the
Pacific coast Is vieing with the others
in preparation for the guests. Each
chamber OF commerce is bringing the
historic or unusual features of Its
community into greater prominence
A Tremendous spirit Of civic pride has
been inspired in hundreds Of LITTLE
towns by the expected influx Of va,
cation travellers who will spend II
their own country at least portion
lof The millions they have heretofor,
scattered over Europe.
The expositions, splendid as the!
are, constitute only a part Of the at
II traction on a trip to the western
coast. Long before that is reached
other narvels we'll worth Ion,
Journey are to be seen. The Crane
Canyon of Arizona, the Fortified For
ests. the ancient ruins OF Cas-;
Grandc, the old mission of San Xavier
are too little known to the travelin,
public and each is worth visit. II
California. the giant trees, the won
derful agriculture, the vineyards an,
date farms, the acres of flowers. tn,
numerous old missions. the grea
universities, all present separate ap
numerous all present separate ap
peals to the traveller who goes to at
tend the expeditions.
The great national parks of tn
Northwest offer unlimited possibll
titles to the nature-loying traveller
Nor do they require millionaire
purse to enjoy them properly. Mod
crate nriced hotels and other accom-
; modat;ons are to be found every
where. Camping parties are mad
i Iup daily under responsible leader
who have guarded we'll the comfor
horses make possible excursion
along unfrequented trails. while e1
cellent roads make coaching and mo
torin= possible to those who desire
1T. Fishing and mountain climbing
appeal to most travellers in thes,
parks. The catching OF a five pount
trout affords a thrill to be remember,
led.
Yosemite. the Grand Canyon ant
the Yellowstone are comparatiyel,
well known. hut in the recently de
veloped Glacier National Park, be
tween Montana and British America
tho traveller has new playground
with wonderful possibilities. Asid.
from Its other attractions. Glacier
Park is a fishermnn's paradise Tht
woman who never caught ASH II
her life. car bring Out a good sizes
trout ut every cast in the Flatheat
river. and the guides may be hiret
i at exceptionally low prices.
a worlds wonder which viii
doubtless become better known thi.
year. beca,isc Americans viii have :
better opportunity to visit 1T, Is TIL