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Surprise and gratitude were expressed by the others inter- 
ested that the Mountaineers took such liberal ground on ques- 
tions naturally dear to them. Such has always been the at- 
titude of the Mountaineers. They want to save generous play- 
grounds for the whole people. The time is already upon us 
when such attractive parks are appreciated. As the population 
and tourist travel increase so will increase the intrinsic value 
of such parks. Anyone at all familiar with the conditions in 
Switzerland, California, the Yellowstone Park and elsewhere 
know that the whole Puget Sound country is destined to be- 
come an alluring place for travelers and that such visitations 
help enormously to develop and embellish the region visited. 
There are now thousands of people in various parts of this 
Republic who have enjoyed visits to the Mount Rainier Na- 
tional Park. They would rebel vigorously against any attempt 
to harm that wonderful beauty spot of earth. As methods of 
approach are improved there will arise other thousands who 
will be equally loyal to the Olympic National Park. 
The Mountaineers wish to help in every way possible to 
build trails and roads into these parks and to safeguard the 
beauties of nature there for the free enjoyment of all the peo- 
ple. 
Photograph by R. J. Hagman 
