The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

traffic congested centers, thus per- hitting the traveller to substitute pleasure and enjoyment, for the care and worry usually experienced by drivers when motoring through big cities.
 To start to the journey westward from Waterbury, motorists should follow Connecticut Route l4 south westwardly to the junction with Route U. s. 6 near Woodbury, and then on the latter route continue through Danbury. Brewster and Carmel to and over portion of the Bronx River Parkway Extension to the Bear Mountain Bridge Scenic" Approach Highway. Journey over this highway, which Is built for al- most its entire length of 3h miles above the Hudson river, to the Bear Mountain Bridge. During the ride over this picturesque highway. trav- elers will be impressed with the beauty of the extraordinary panora- mas it reveals. especially those seen from Inspiration Point" at which point, the highway, on easy grades, reaches height of 40 feet above the river. A large parking space is situated here for the travellers con- venience and enjoyment.
 Cross the Hudson via the Bear Mountain Bridge, situated amidst the beautiful Highland of the Hud- son. Those beholding the beautiful Highlands of the Hudson from structure for the first time, will be amazed at its magniflcance. The completion of this bridge, more than fourteen years ago, not only opened up a delightful region for the auto- ist to enjoy, but also created a scenic, non-congested short cut route to the west and south.
 Travel from the Bridge about 1000 feet to the traffic circle, located in part of Bear Mountain (Harri- man) State Park, one of the finest public parks in the State of New York, offering visitors every oppor- tunity to enjoy health building out- door sport and recreation. The Per kins Memorial Drive, leading off Of Route U. s. 6 in the park, is one Of Its outstanding scenic drives.
 Hit Central Valley
 Bear right around the traffic cir cle into the Popolopen Gorge Route, which is a part of U. s. Follow the scenic Gorge Route to Queensboro Lake and thence via U. s. 6 over the Long Mountain Road through a beautiful section of Bear Mountain Park into Central Valley.
 Proceed on Route U. s. 6 from Central Valley through Monroe and around Chester and Goshen, and through Slate Hill and Port Jervis into Milford, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Pike County which is renowned for its scenic beauty.
 Journey from Milford through Hawley, where the tourist will en- counter the waters of Lake Wallen- papeck. From Hawley follow Route U. s. 6, through Carbondale, where some of the largest coal mines in the country are located, into Scran- ton. the center of the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania. The Nay Aug Falls and the Municipal swimming pool in Lake Lincoln Park, are interesting attractions in Scranton.
 Drive from Scranton on the Roosevelt Highway through Wyalus- ing and Towanda into Troy, which derived its name from ancient Troy in the old world. Its scenic attrac- tions are; Mount Pisgah, one of the highest in the state and Mountain Lake offering fine bathing and boating
 Next motor to Mansfield. The Roosevelt Highway crosses the Sus- uuehanna Trail here. The Susque- hanna Trail is north and south route connecting New York State points with Harrisburgh, Gettys- burg, Washington and Fredricks- burg. This route from Mansfield to Williamsport, follows an old 1n- dian Trail over the mountains. Dur ing the old days 1t was used as a means of communication between the Indians of the South and those of the Five Nations.
 Continue from Mansfield throuh Ansonia and Galeton into Couders- port, the county seat of Potter County, which is noted for its bear hunting. The bear population Is scattered throughout what is known as Black Forest. lying to the south of the town. This vast forest wil- derness, is a playground for the camper, fisherman and vacati0nist. Four miles cast of Coudersport and less than half a mile from the Roosevelt Highway. is one Of the greatest freaks of nature. Here is what is what is known as the "1ce Mine" in the side of the rough mountain only a little distance from the valley is cavity in which ice forms in the summer and thaws and wastes away in the winter.
 Explicit Directions
 Still following the Roosevelt High way, drive through Port Allegany and Mount Jewett into Kane, and westward from there through. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa into Omaha, Nebraska. Leave U. s. 6 at Omaha and travel instead north westwardly on Route U. s. 30S to a connection with Route U. s. 30 near Fremont. On the latter route con- tinue westward through Nebraska and Wyoming to Granger. Wyoming. where Route U. s. 30S is met and followed to a junction with Route U. s. 530 and the latter route to the point where it intersects U. s. 40. Proceed on U. s. 40 through Salt Lake City, Utah into Nevada and then into California and San Francisco.
 Free highway maps showing this and other routes to the Pacific coast may be had without cost of writing to the Bear Mountain Bridge at 39