The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1926-08-26

greeted with merry laugh by all who
heard it. Looming up in the fore
ground was seen an archway of pecul-
lar form or design. Also the beautiful
and rustic depot came into sight. This
was Gardiner named after johnson
Gardiner hunter and trapper who
came here in 1880. 1t was originally
called GARDENERS hole. Arriving at
the depot which is of odd design built
of logs with the bark intact. The
train sheds are supported by huge
/ trunks of trees, and limbs cut to
proper length compose the roof and
framing, the inside is finished in rough
sawed trimmings in natural colors,
heavy doors with massive iron hinges
and locks of same design. The pecul-
lar N. P. emblem is ever present and
helps to mark contrast and color. In
all it is pleasing to the eye. The
stages with their six horses are busy
loading up tourists, who are merry in
anticipation of the great sights they
will see in this wonderland. The Sen
ators party was met by representa-
tive citizens at Gardiner. He address,
ed them in short speech after which
a handsome automobile came up to re-
ceive the party which would take them
through the Park and into Cooke City.
Passingi through the Arch which is
built of basalt rock laid up in the
natural shape without dressing. This
gateway was dedicated by Theo. Roos-
evelt in 1908, then President of the
United States, who at the same time
procured the right to the citizens to
use the water of the Gardiner River
for power plant to light the town.
The auto rolled across the Plateau
covered with alfalfa through which
the fine trail passes. Grazing in the
pasture are seen many antelopes
which do not fear the travelling public
at certain distance. They present a
unique appearance which is appreciat-
ed by those who have never seen them
! in their free state. Approaching
Gardiner Canyon itself, the one point
of interest is the Eagles Nest Crag, a
tapering dun colored rock or obelisk,
high above the River which rushes
whirls and tumbles and leaps over
rocks on its way atthe foot. This
crag receives its name from the fact
that on its pinnacle there is an ancient
nest of the Osprey or fish Eagle. Dur
ing hte Park season the parent birds
may be seen in or lowering the nest
and when the young are Matched may
they can both be seen and heard.
! Just as the auto came opposite the
nest on the trail far below the young
could be seen setting on the edge of
the nest and their cries could be plain
lyheard. The old birds are seen above
the canyon on the wing following the
course of the river, searching no doubt
for food to satisfy the awaiting
young. This stream is we'll stocked
with mountain trout and is great re-
sort for the angler. Along side of the
trail above the Eagle Crag is huge
split rock which no doubt at one time
reposed high above on the mountain
side, but erosion brought it down to
where it is now. One half lies in the
river bed. To the left beyond the point
arises Mt. Evert which stands above
the river bed at an altitude of $500
feet above the ocean. The escarpment
at the extreme southern point being a
Rhyolite flow which has capped the
underlying strata. The face of the
mountain is almost vertical with vast
beds of talus and benches at its foot,
formed by erosion. This huge cash
was no doubt formed by massive
fault, the south side forming the East
Gardiner Canyon. In winter time when
the trees and bushes on the brink are
covered with ice and snow it makes a
beautiful sight as they glisten in the
moon light as crystals. This noun
tain received it's name from Mr..
Evert who was with the Washburn
Doane Exploring party and became
lost and was found on this mountain
nearly deal ten days later. The trail
is ascending from Gardiner to the
Springs. Gardiner being at an alti-
tude of 5287 and Mammoth Hot
Springs 6215 feet above the sea. The
senators wife pointed to volume of
seam issuing from the side Of the
river bed far below the trail. Winnie
explained that this was called the Boil
ing river and evidently was subter-
ranean passage from the Hot Springs
above and the hot water came from
that source. In short time there
burst into view beyond the Mammoth