The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23

ment. Soon after the establishment,
OF the lower Sioux agency aboul
eight miles east of Redwood Falls. II
was visited by Governor Ramsey fo1
whom the Ramsey Creek and Lake
were named.
The Redwood river enters the park
on the east through deep rock gorge
with massive granite walls. while
Ramsey Creek tumbles along its for
tuous course from the west over beds
OF powders, until it plunges over the
perpendicular rock precipice known az
Ramsey Falls, about the same height
as Mime Ia The water basin al
tne foot Of the4fal1s, nearly surround
ed ny towering masses of granite to
Which cling nlosses and vines. and
tne red cedar trees with their rich ev-
.ergreen foliage, the deep gulch above
the glens above, all surrounded bv
extremely abrupt surfaces of wooded
hills and bluffs, make a setting for .
waterfall scene that is rarely equall-
ed.
Man has done much for Ramsey
Park although all this has been done
with mind to keep the parks attrac-
tive natural features untouched as
much as possible. 1t is still within
the memory of old settlers that elk,
deer. bear, lynx and buffalo, as well
as many smaller animals had their
homes in this vicinity. All shooting
is prohibited in the park; many bird
houses have been built, and roomy
enclosures for deer and elk and other
provision made for the return of wild
animal life. At the present time
there are eleven Elk, several of them
park born, eight deer, mostly all rear
edsin the park and oklahoma Frank
fine specimen of the bison family
imported about two years ago from
Oklahoma and named after a stauncn
supporter of the park, Senator Frank
Clague.
Tourist Travel to Ramsey Park.
Every preparation has been made
by the citizens of Redwood Falls for
the reception of its guests from other
states and even from other countries.
1t is estimated that there are enough
pleasure cars in the United States to
provide transportation each summer
for $4,000, 900 vacationists, and the
people of Redwood Falls are doing all
in their power to render the attrac-
tions she has to offer SO alluring that
fair percentage of this number will
consider it worth while stopping off
here or at least passing through.
Last season the Redwood Falls Com
mercial Club received 1925 inquiries
in regard to the attractive features
of Ramsey Park These inquiries
came from every state in the Union
except three. and included 81 inquiries
from seven foreign countries. While
no official record has been kept, it is
estimated that over 5000 tourists
visited this park last summer.
For the benefit of the tourists stop
ping off for . day or so in Redwood
Falls, the city has provided tourist
camp where the comfort of visitors
has been well looked after. This
camp is well laid out in 4 beautiful
and protected spot on the Redwood
River; bounteous supply of spring
water has been piped into the camp;
a pioneer log house constructed;. q
large stove installed and fuel Is with
in easy reach. Seven miles Of state
maintained roads afford attractive
drives throughout the park; wading
in the shadows Of Redwood river and
bathing in Redwood Lake always
prove delightful to al visitors. These
and other couyiences and attractions
make the tourist feel that tie place
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