The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

On Sept. 26, 1940, this rate was cut to soc per car including all its passengers. On January 1, 1942, this rate was further reduced to 35c per car including all it's occupants. Similar reductions were made on January 1, 1942, on the other two Hudson river spans operated by the New York State Bridge Authority the Rip Van Wrinkle Bridge between Hudson and Catskill, and the Mid- Hudson Bridge between Poughkeep- sic and Highland. It is the desire of. the Bridge Authority that the conveniences offered by all three scenic crossings be made available to the greatest number of motorists.
 After crossing the bridge, pro- ceed yestwardly on Route U. s. 6 through Bear Mountain Park, one of the finest public parks in the State of New York, offering facili- ties for the enjoyment of health building outdoor sport and recerea- tion which are enjoyed by young and old alike. Near Queensboro Lake, in the park, is motor camp site, with flreplaces and other con- veniences. A short distance from the entrance to the Popolopen Gorge Route (about two miles west of the Bear Mountain Bridge traffic circle) one encounters the entrance to the Perkins Memorial Drive, an inter- esting side trip, which enables the motorists to drive to the summit of Bear Mountain in his automobile. At the top the altitude is more than 1900 feet. Unusual and never to be forgotten views of the Hudson river and the Hudson Highlands will be had from this point.
 Route U. s. continues vest wardly through Central Valley, 8 delightful village, and around Ches- CT and Goshen, then through Port JerviS into Milford, Pennsylvania, a charming little town in the pie turesque valley of the Delaware river.
 Leave Route U. s. 6 at Milford, and follow instead U. s. Route 2O9 along the west shore of the Dela- ware river into East Stroudsburg.
 A short distance southward from East Stroudsburg on Route U. S.. 6ll is the renowned Delaware Water Gay. often referred ot as "Pennsyl- vania's Picturesque Playground" ]" The Gay is considered one of the l5 scenic marvels of the United States, Here the Delaware river breaks through the Kittatinny Mountains with Mt. Tamany and Mt. Minsi towering 1900 feet on either side and continues for over two miles between lofty cliffs and densely wooded slopes; the gorge being barely wide enough for the river and the railroad.
 Northward on Route U. s. 6ll is the scenic Pocono region. A region unsurpassed in heaIthfulness and romantic beauty. There are few places where nature has so lavish Iy and compactly expended her choicest gifts.
 There is perhaps no other section in the United States which offers more attractive surroundings to the camper than the Poconos. Here the man who desires to rough it" may pitch his tent beside some icy spring in the forest and yet still be within easy reach of a hotel and in touch with supplies of lal kinds-Iack of which often makes a camping trip S slksJ04 ThLke. than a pleasure.
 Amongst the sports opportunities offered by this region are; Rowing, fishing, horseback riding, tennis, golf, etc. This Is truly a pleasant vacation area that will be greatly enjoyed by all who come here,
 Information concerning the Bear Mountain Bridge, also the Mid- Hudson ana Rip Van Wlnkle Bridges all Hudson river crossings, may be obtained without cost by writing to the New York State Bridge Auths 0Fity, CatSkill, N, Y,