Evening star., 1915-02-20
faAISL In AMERICA.
By Frederic j. Haskin

By Frederic ]. Haskin. II
The travel-loving American will lose
no real enjoyment because of the fact
that for 4 time his wanderings must
be confined largely to his own coun-
try, nor will the traveller from other
lands who comes here in quest of
amusement and pleasure be disappoint-
ed. however aigh his expectations. In
no country on earth is to be found a
greater variety in scenery and climate,
and in none have such great pains been
taken to insure both the comfort and
convenience of the traveller.
Many Americans are now uniting IN
n patriotic effort to win appreciation
for the beauty of their native land.
number of women's clubs, for example,
have already organized American traNel
departmentS Before some of these, IL
Illustrated lectures are given, showing
by practical demonstration that the
most experienced traveller can yet
find new beauty in this country with
hut little effort. They are emphasizing
the fact that the attractions of the
old world chiefly man-made, while
most of those in this country are the
Nandiwork of God Himself, and there
fore Incompatible i'll grandeur and
variety.
Just at present the south. and Florida
In particular, is getting most of the
benefit of this re-
South Is Drawing vival of travel in
Tourists There. has l,.e. ,I,ravs I've, been m ma a
fayorite resort at this time of the year,
of course. but this year the gulf and
south Atlantic beaches are crowded ;1i
Hsf the I
abundant shekels of the northern tran |
sient are doing much to help the south |
through industrial difficulties caused by |
the war
Natural beauty. q balmy climate and |
unusual opportunities for sport are nat |
ural assets of the far south and far |
seeing enterprise has added the most |
elaborate and luxurious accommoda- |
tons provided for the tourist anywhere |
on the continent. Palm Beach and SIM |
ilar resorts afford about the highest |
possible degree of the sort of expensive !
nagnificence which delights the mon |
eyed American. And for the traveller !
with somew hat less TO spend there are |
rious but comfortable hotels Often the |
tuna-tishing and partridge shooting are |
better at these modest establishments |
than near the fashionable caravan
saries.
The Panama expositions will draw /
thousands of American travellers west |
ward this year. In |
Pacific Coast recognition of this |
Fairs Are On. fact every town
course from the Atlantic to the Pacific
coast is vying with the others in prep |
aration for the guests. Each chamber |
of commerce is bringing the historic or
greater prominence. \ tremendous
spirit of civic pride has been inspired |
in hundreds of little towns by the ex-
pected influx of vacation travellers who
will spend in their own country at |
least a portion of the millions they
have heretofore scattered over Europe
The expeditions, splendid they are,
constitute only part of the attraction
of trip to the western coast. Long
before that is reached other marvels
well worth q long journey are to be |
seen The Grand Canyon of Arizona,
the Petrihed Forests, the ancient ruins
of Casa Grande, the old mission of San
Xavier are too little known to the trav- |
cling public and each is worth Il visit.
In California the giant trees, the Won /
derful agriculture, the vineyards and |
date farms, the acres of flowers. the |
numerous old missions, the great uni /
versities. the vivid scenery, all present !
separate appeals to the traveller who |
goes to attend the expostions.
The great national parks of the
northwest offer unlimited possibilities |
to the nature-loying traveller. Nor do
they require a millionaires purse to
enjoy them properly. Moderate priced |
hotels and other accomm odations are to |
be found everywhere Camping parties
are made up daily under responsible |
leaders who have guarded we'll the |
comfort of their guests Pack and sad
die horses make possible excursions |
along unfrequented trails, while excel |
lent roads make coaching and motor |
ing possible to those who desire it, |
Fishing and mountain climbing appeal |
TO most travellers in these parks. The |
catching of a fvepound trout affords |
a thrill to be remembered.
Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and the |
Yellowstone are comparatively we'll |
known, but in the |
Three Great recently developed
Natural Shows. pr ,ai 800.
Montana and British America, the trav-
eler has a new playground with Won
derful possibilities. Aside from it's
other attractions. Glacier Park is a !
fsherman's paradise. The woman who |
never caught fish in her life can |
bring out good-sized trout at every
cast in the Flathead river, and the |
guides may be hired at exceptionally
low prices.
worlds wonder which will doubt |
less become better known this year, be-
cause Americans will |