The Monett times., 1922-09-01
GARDENERS ENJOY MOTOR
TRIP TO THE WEST

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delightful trip. They left Monett July
2, when we were having cool weather
and travelled in the cool all the way.
They did not experience any hot
weather until they reached Lincoln,
Neb., on their way home. From there
to Monet they suffered very much
from the heat.
Their only discomfort was in the
mountains where they had difficulty
in keeping warm at night. Mr.. Gard
ner went to city and persuaded a
merchant to open his winter goods. He
Bought heavy fleece Lined underwear
and heavy wool golf socks for all the
family which they wore at night. All
ter this they were able to sleep warm.
They found free tourist camps all
along the road, many of them having
shelter houses, hot and cold water,
shower baths and many other conven-
fences. Mr.. Gardner said that the mic
est camp they found was at the small
town of Loveland, Colo. They adver-
tised the camp for many miles around
by sign boards directing the tourists
to the place. Every convenience was
provided for campers and they were
made to feel that they were welcome.
The Gardners were much struck
by the great undeveloped resources of
Wyoming. All they lack to make it
great state is water and irrigation
projects will be a future enterprise.
They attended a rodeo at Cheyenne,
which was a novel and very interest
ing spectacle.
They spent two days at the gov
ernment hot springs at Thermopolis.
They drank the water and took the
baths The rock formations around the
hot springs are very striking for the
brilliance of the coloring, caused by
the action of the sulphur in the water.
Six days was sufficient to explore
Yellowstone Park. An addmittance
fee of $3.50 was charged and this gave
them the right to stay as long as
they wished. At the gate they We're
given map by which they could find
their way to the different attractions.
The geysers were the most interesting
feature Of the park.
From Yellowstone Park they went
to Idaho. From the state line they
travelled for sixty miles through
wonderful black pine forest, in an
unsettled region, the first settlement
being the small town Of Ashton. From
here they passed through st. Anthony
twhere John Groh's sister lives and
where lie visited this summer. They
explored the canon of the Snake or
Shoshone river. The Shoshone dam is
an immense concrete structure 300 it.
high. The water does not run over it,
but is diverted around it into the river
channel below. 1t comes in from the
side and dashes through with great
force striking the opposite side of the
canon with a mighty splash and much
foam. The sulphur in the water gives
it bad odor. There is walkway
across the dam and a person can stand
on top of it looking down to the river
which appears to be small stream
from that height.
They found Utah to be a wonderful
state. Salt Lake City is beautiful
place. The city blocks are very large
and the streets are very wide. No
traffic officer is necessary for the
streets are so wide there is room for
everybody to park where they wish.
They attended two organ recitals at
the tabernacle, which were very fiue.
The acoustics of the building are mar
velous.
In Colorado the party canlped at
Colorado Springs making gmotor
sions to points of interest They visit
ed four mountain passes, went to the
top of Pixies Peak and spent some
time in Denver, which they found to
be very hot in the day time. Mr. Gard
ner drove his owr car on most of the
mountain excursions. He says there
is no danger in driving on the noun
tain roads if the car is in good con-
tion and the driver is careful and does
not try to speed.
Such a trip as the Gardner's enjoy7
ed is a wonderful experience. They
slept out doors every night while
away and cooked most of their own
meals in camp. They went where
their fancy directed, stayed as long
as they wished. They visited many
state capitals and museums. especial
ly for the benefit Of Joe.