Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-05
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that starting at this point n may
make the trip to Winnipeg or to New
Orleans by canoe with only short por-
tages. This has been done repeatedly
in the earlier days. Most of the canoe
ing however. is OF a less ambitious
sort. There are boats for rem on every
beach for miles in every direction, and
one of the greatest pleasures Is to
float. about owe the sparkling waters
in the daytime or follow the noon
path ove the sparkling lakes at night.
Many private sail boats may be seen
on the water in clear weather, and
the sight is picturesque indeed. While
these lakes are comparatively large
still 1t is seldom that the water is too
rough for pleasure boating, and eve
have the passenger boats been forced
for ever a single day to discontinue
their service. .
Bathing And Swimming.
AS has already, been mentioned the
lakes about Detroit are, blessed with
fine white sandy beach. No more safe
play in the water. Mothers may with
easy minds sit in the shade and read
op crochet while the youngsters play
about intthe clearwater. The beach
runs in for; often a distance of three
hundred feet before the water be-
comes more than waist deep. The
water is very clean, and crystal clear.
It is from these lakes. especially De-
troit lake, that the purest ice is ship
ped each year to many parts of Men
nesota and North Dakota. 1t is re-
markably free from germs, and is
soft water of the most refreshing kind.
During the months of June, July and
August the temperature Is ideal for
bathing or swimming. Many puny
/, children coming here from school in
the spring develop strong lungs and
vigorous. bodies from their daily ex-
ercise in the water. =
Out in the deep water there are
diving platforms, and good swimmers
may enjoy this ideal exercise to the
full. The beaches are Clean, n
hundreds of swimmers n bathers
may be seen there stretching them
selves In the sun between .splashes.
! Other Sports.
During the fall months Detroit still
has much to offer. Deer hunting is
very good In November, and the duck
hunting is unsurpassed. There is Ice
boating on Detroit lake during several
of the winter months, and skiing and
s~howshoeing over the hills is ideal.
ing through the ice. so that n may
have fresh fish the rear round. The
city has splendid skating Kinks which
afford the most wholesome recreation
for the school children and adults
alike.
); Side Trips.
In almost every direction there Is
some place of interest which the
tourist will want to visit. In any di-
rection the roads are good. In almost
any weather. and are always dry and
AT for travel an hour after an ordi-
!. nary rain. The road which is mos,
~frequented is that leading to Shore.
ham on Lakes Melissa and Sally. This
is the largest cottage settlement along
the lake shore. There are two espe'
cially fine hotels here. Pettibone
, Lodge. and. Hotel shoreham. Cot
t tages stretch in an intending line fol
. miles along the beach. For the con
venience OF the 5cOftagers there ar
t small stores 1T which supplies may b
obtained.
!. PetHbone Lodge.
On a site naturally designed for 4
i is Pettibone Lodge, n Of the mos
popular summer hotels in all the lax,
region. From its broad screened
verandas one may drink in the beaut!
{ OF a sunset over Lake Sally or Civ
: the moonlight on Lake Melissa, Will
J, almost at his feet the quiet canal thu
3 joins the two lakes is conveying I
LOCATING party from one to the other
tfAcross the pretty canal bridge are TIL
cottages that supplement the h6tel'
E sleeping rooms. In all there are nc
Recommendations for two hundred per
III 1850 ~ ~ EAa tk{SA S10AA hn
come that reservations must be mad
pIlong In advance. Everything Is OF
1.-THE American plan-for americans
The rates are reasonable. There ig
! large garage IN connection with tn,
. rhotel, and accommodations for man,
~automobiles. "A splendid grocery stor
: has been added recently to the hotel
: tine choicest fruits and vegetables ar
2 .alWays to be had: q
I Special mention should be made 0
Ethe dining oo OF the Lodge. II
!. one OF the most inviting rooms. charm
= ing insits simplicity. Towards sunse
. la fswsevenings. asoJt presenteda moa
s attractive appearances. The immacu
Z Vases of exquisite lAdy4sllppefs, thei
Y deep green foliage andsthe dainty ros
7 tints Of their blossoms giving q re
z freshing atmosphere TO the entir
: room. Pettibone Lodge has . re
Z nouned chef, and Il! ID not At al IN
: usual TO have two hundred extra 70
2 dinner besides Alt Of the rsgula
z kept In the most perfect condition,
dance pavilion With an 4xeslles
door haA been built near the h6tals i
the last year. A Av4spd4ce oreheetr
q .from Ainnsapeiis turntables naust