The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-06-09
OUR SUMMER COLONY

:
Nature has provided the chief
properties in making Minnesota the
summer playground Of the nation.
Fish-flled lakes, rivers and streams
the striking beauty Of our hills ard
valleys and broad tree dotted plains,
the forest primeval, a climate beyond
compare-all these things have been
supplied to us without charge as the
primary lure. But if these proper
ties are we not we'll utilized they will
be of little or no value and it is up
to the people of the state to see to-
it that the tourist who seeks the
pleasures of our great outdoors may
enjoy them at the least personal in
convenience and with full assurance
that wherever he goes he will be ac-
corded fair treatment and courteous
attention and will find adequate fa-
cilities for his outing.
Most Of those who come to us will
travel by automobile. Our well de-
veloped and patroled road system
will be an added incentive to this
manner of transportation. These
people will want we'll selected camp
ing sites along the route, clean hotel
accommodations, good meals and fair
prices. If we supply these simple
but necessary requirements and in
cri17 t1 o1
attention, always welcome to the
stranger, we will amply be repaid by
increased patronage in the future.
Many progressive communities
already have provided camping facil-
titles, have increased and bettered
their hotels and have otherwise
planned for the great influx of Wis
itors due to begin next month. Over
charges in garages, stores, hotels and
summer resorts should be frowned
upon, for nothing so discourages the
pleasure seeker as to be asked to pay
more than the current local prices
for what he needs to buy. It must
be remembered that the average tour
ist is not a wealthy nabob. Gener-
ally he is of very ordinary means
and must make his dollar go just as
far as must the man he patronizes
en- route when he in turn goes on a
vacation jaunt. If he is in any way
held up or Disseminated against he
is not likely to come again and viii
spread 1.-The news of his treat
ment broadcast. Overcharging and
lack of courtesy are the. surest way
Of killing off tourist travel and this
/ must be fully appreciated if we ex-
pect to derive any benefit from our
superior natural attractions
One of the pressing needs is we'll
equipped information bureau in each
of the principal communities along
the main travelled highways. Here
: one should be able to obtain exact
! details as to road conditions, ade-
quate maps and all sorts of advice
as how to go and where to go. The
state highway department is now in
a position to fully cooperate with
such bureaus as to road information
and this facility should not be over
looked. One Of the greatest trials to
the stranger in a strange land is the
amazing amount Of information
and incorrect directions he can OBJ
tain from the average citizen. This
is condition which can and should
be quickly remedied.
! Minnesota beckons to all to come
to her lakes and woods. The invita-
ton has been spread broadcast.
When the guests come let us see that
they all have a good time and upon
| leaving will thank their h9Sta5s.-S St.
Paul Pioneer Press.