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who have an abundance of time on their hands and who 

 possess exceptional physical energy. The ideal way to 

 see the Yellowstone is by private conveyance, with camp- 

 ing outfit, allowing for indefinite stops whenever desired. 

 That this method is becoming increasingly popular is 

 shown by the fact that last year nearly 14,000 private 

 automobile parties made the tour of the park four times 

 the number that were recorded in 1916. 



Yellowstone Park has been so thoroughly mapped out, 

 and its chief scenic features made so accessible, that one 

 finds sufficient to occupy his attention in following the 

 regular itinerary without attempt at deviation. But it 

 is well, even with guide-book in hand, to note many of 

 the less conspicious features. In visiting the geysers, for 

 example, do not give the entire time to "Old Faithful," 

 the "Grand," the "Riverside," but seek out some of the 

 smaller geysers. These are not so spectacular, but each 

 one possesses a peculiar beauty of its own. The little 

 "Jewel" geyser, which plays frequently, is one of the most 

 exquisitely beautiful objects in the park. It derives its 

 name from the fact that the column of water thrown 

 into the air seems to explode into millions of shining 

 drops, which fall back as veritable jewels. So among 



the countless hot springs, boiling pools, travertine terraces, 

 etc., without discounting the impressiveness of the major 

 sights, one may often find lesser phenomena which are 

 real gems of beauty. Even at the Grand Canyon, that 

 climax of the glory and wonder of the park, do not 

 be content to view it from the regulation points and in 

 broad daylight alone. Visit it by moonlight, and catch 

 something of the profound mystery which seems to en- 

 velop it. Or summon all your "early morning courage" 

 and view the Canyon from the brink of the Great Falls 

 at sunrise, when the mists rising from the streams are 

 contending with the sunlight for the possession of the 

 Canyon : you will find the sight well worth a five-o'clock- 

 in-the-morning venture. And be sure and climb one of 

 the higher mountains of the park. Electric Peak is 

 the highest and the most difficult to climb, but the view 

 from Mt. Washburn is quite as fine some think even 

 finer and you can ride to the summit of Mt. Washburn 

 in an automobile, if you choose. Arriving there, after 

 you have taken in to your utmost capacity the magnificent 

 panorama spread around you, look down at your feet 

 and behold the wealth of floral beauty which flourishes 

 there at 10,000 feet above the sea. These are all alpine 



Photograph by Fred H. Kiser 



A PARK HOTEL IN THE SHADOW OF THE MIGHTY MOUNTAINS 

 ^^^h'm^ f rf f f 9C m , i( Jable Mt. McDermott. and on the shore of the lake of the same name in Glacier National Park, is 

 West is just outside" * t0UnSt may haV? CVery comfort he has in bi * eastern hatels ' while the boundless 



