Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03

certain points apparently reluctant
10 leave the valley before taken a
plunge into the waters of the Ohio.
Yet we yearn for distant scenery
that many of us will never see,
rather than appreciate these we
have close by. Perhaps this desire
is dominant with most men and
women, desire to see something
out of the ordinary, something of
which we have read or heard; Great
ing a desire that is difficult to re-
sist Evidently, that desire is very
strong here on the coast. Many
take long, tiresome trips to Yose-
mite Valley, Yellowstone National
park, the Painted desert, the Rain
bow bridge, the big redwood trees
and many other places of interest,
peven climb to the top of ST. Shasta,
or at least 10000 feet above the or
dinary "terra----- so we can see
something worth while; yet there
are many grand views and awe-in-
spring freaks of nature almost in
sight, unappreciated.
Mt. Helix, 25 miles distant, is d
favored resort for many people.
Auto roads wind around and up to
the top, returning on a different
route, as the trails are not wide so
automobiles can pass. Thousands
go there on Eastern morning while
it is yet dark. AS the light is be-
ing seen along the eastern horizon.
services are conducted under the
cross erected for that purpose. COM
inc isrh of, he
world when the Lord had risen from
the tomb. Cuyamaca mountain,
about so miles eastward, is a de-
lightful placC-a pleasant trip for
one day outing, although some dan
ger going UP or down the steep
grades and short curves. Quite a
large lake at an altitude of nearly
5000 feet, we'll stocked with fish
makes it a popular resort with the
angler. The cool fresh-water fish
are much better for food than the
sea fish. and much easier obtained.
We took trip to the Alpine
time ago. After eating lunch anu
looking around for rattlesnakes, we
noticed a herd of whiteface cattle IN
a pasture perhaps mile distant.
The temptation was too much for
mel must get closer. They were
the first Herefords we had seen
since coming to the coast Whi.e
the company were resting trnaeT the
shadow of big rock, l thoofed 1T
across the brook 10 the pasture;
how sleek and fat they were, all N0ne
/
wished to scale the fence and get
acquainted with the beauties, rub
them down the back and talk TO
them as in the days Of yOre.
Mountain pastures are luXuriant
and very nutritious for cattle; fire.
Guent rains in summer and occasion
al snow in winter keep the grass
growing all through the year.
Natural mountain pasture is similar
to bluegrass, with about one-half
mixture of California poppy; the
latter being much relished by the
cattle. In winter and early spring
while the poppy is in full bloom, it
has the appearance of a flame of
golden hue. The water in the brooks
is clear and cool and never fails.
Temperature is always cool, but sell
dom freezing. An ideal location
for stock, especially for cattle.
According etaoi rwmTe lion!
Ascending the tower Of Balboa
park, 500 feet or more altitude, and
looking eastward, one can see tiers
of mountain peaks rising one above
another; some perhaps a hundred
miles distant, looming up in bold
relief against the receding SKY,
Looking westward we see a grand
eXpanse of water. the peaceful Pa
cific Cat times only, and nestled in
its arms is San Diego Bay farely
aswarm with activities. Ships from
the north. from the Orient, from
South America and other ports, find
refuge and dockage in the calm wa
ters of the land-locked bay.
Less than four miles from San
Diego, by motor, lies the Colorado
desert, the very name of which is
unknown to most local residents.
Many of us will learn for the first
time that in the spring time the
desert blossoms with flowers like
any meadow The fruits of barren
ness are more DSdulllul, because OIL
sterilty. in fact, are the most beau
tiful objects in existence. The
perennials of the Colorado desert
are yuccas and cactus. The ANIMALS
are the primrose (Which lives in
pure sandl, the desert aster, lark
spur, wild yerbeanaS miatieIoe
tulip, oXeye and many others. All
make a brilliant display in season,
March being the best month to
'sight-see" the Colorado. When we
realize that even the desert of pure
sand bursts into brilliant bloom,
can anyone believe the human heart
to be utterly cold and without emo
tion The mystery of the desert is
that ii has a sofmess that cannot be
described. No loud voices or colore;
nothing is harshly pronounced, and
til colors and shades are subdued,
and melt into myriads Of blends. The
ocean lures us by its aseIess sweep
and silvering appearance. but the
awful silence Of the desert is still
more calming to the soul
While we have seen only a few Of
the upheavals. canyons and other
wonders of nature, yet we should
not forget TO bow our heads in
reverence and ah0ration unto Him