The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-08-07

during the course Of a season. Nova
days more than 100 times that number
are counted on, for this Is one Of the
few all-theyeararOund parks, and in
stead Of the rude log houses and the
adjacent One-stOry barracks Of 20
years ago, there is now a modern no
tel, and attractive boarding camps as
well, where accommodations can be
had to meet varying tastes and re-
qulrementS.
The interest that was taken in the
park dedication ceremony was indlcat-
ed by the fact that a special train was
run from the east to accommodate
those who had expressed q desire to
attend. Among these was a man, f. S.
Dellenbaugh Of New York, who was a
member Of that daring crew under
Powell, who bore the ensign carried
by that expedition, and taken through
safely in spite Of the loss Of two of
their four boats, all their instruments
and much of their general duffel in
their exciting battle with the raging
river. 1t was wonderful experience
to stand on the rim Of the canyon and
listen to this mans story Of that three
months journey from the upper waters
IN Wyoming to and through the can
yon. Powell was school teacher who
had been major In the Civil war, in
which he lost his right forearm. Much
mad been heard in desultory way Of
the wonderful Colorado river, but, ex-
ceDt for the report by Lieutenant
Ives, little was actually known about
It. Powell determined to find out what
ne could Of scientific and economic in
terest In that hidden region, and,
backed by certain Illinois state insti- |
tutions and the Chicago Academy of
Science, he embarked, late In May,
with ten men, in four opAn ssnts.
Plans for Greater Usefulness.
With the creation of the national
park the Grand Canyon will be deyeI- \
oped SO that it will become a genuine /
vacation ground. Until now 1t has
oeen regarded by the public generally
rs a one-day stop In the course Of q
ranscontinental journey. Unless the
visitor engaged pack train for him
'elf there was little that could be done
beyond gazing from the rim near the
lotel, or joining mule procession
Town the Bright Angel trail, trip too
'ough and nerve-trying for many per.
ons. Plans are forming in the park
service for a system of good motoring
Dads along the rim, and for the de-
'elopment Of new trails, not only into
he canyon, but through it, with camp-
ng opportunities here and there along
he way, thus providing excursion pos
Utilities that will exhibit the incom-
arabic scenery from various aspects.
Moreover there Is the north rim,
900 feet higher than that on the
Outh, and eight miles or more away
Ihere there are interesting things to
ee and do. From that point a road is
rejected to connect with the new Zion
RATIONAL park In southwestern Utah
nd boarding facilities are to be es- {
lblished on the northern side, But
efore travel from rim to rim can he. 1
ONE popular that 1,00Qfoot gulf Of
le Granite gorge must be bridged 50
lat saddle animals may cross In safe
:. That is one of the problems Of
re near future.
In sense the country breafhes
asier now that the Grand Canyon has |
ecome national park. It is safer q
DIV than ever before from the yearu-
gs of those who would capitalize the
low on the basis Of -four bits" a look y
: set up a movie tent in connection t
18th all outdoors. In the hands of S
e park service it will be deyeloned /
nelly and tremendously, and In the 0
terest only Of those who will uSe # c
'Operly. v