OUR NATIONAL PARKS, AND HOW TO REACH THEM 



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rive at Grand Canyon the following morning at 8.20 A. M. 

 our sleeper having been detached at Williams, Arizona, 

 in the night and carried through to Granl Canyon early 

 in the morning. Most tourists retain the same space on 

 the Grand Canyon car and leave the Park that night for 

 their return to Chicago; but this is an unfortunate mis- 

 take. One can not begin to comprehend in one day the 

 spectacle that is unfolded. Three days at least are 

 needed, a week's time is better, and even longer may be 

 spent profitably. However, as we are following a typical 

 grand circle tour itinerary, we are allowed only one day 

 at Grand Canyon, and then we are enroute to Chicago, 

 our starting point. 



It is possible to complete the tour as outlined in from 

 60 to 70 days, depending upon the time allowed in the 

 various Parks. The cost will average from $800 to 

 $1,100, which includes all expenses. Of course, very 

 much cheaper trips can be planned from practically every 

 point in the United States, visiting one or more of the 

 National Parks. On practically all transcontinental trips 

 it is possible to visit at least one National Park. 



From Seattle, Washington, one may make the boat trip 

 to Alaska, and in another year tourists will be able to 

 make the trip over the new Government railroad from 

 Anchorage to Fairbanks. This new railroad closely ap- 

 proaches the Mount McKinley National Park. Mount 

 McKinley, altitude 20,300 feet, is the highest mountain 

 in North America. It has the further distinction of rising 

 higher above the surrounding country than any other 

 mountain in the world. The Park area is the fountain 

 head of the big game herds of Alaska. 



From most of the Pacific Coast cities steamship ser- 

 vice is available to the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawan 

 National Park embraces three areas, two of which are on 

 the Island of Hawaii, and the third on the Island of Maui. 

 These areas include the summits of Mauna Loa and Ki- 

 lauea, and the extinct crater of Haleakala. Kilauea's 

 "Lake of Everlasting Fire" is one of the most spectacular 

 exhibits in the world. It is reached from Hilo, the second 

 largest town on the Islands, and hotels are available with- 

 in the Park area. The Hawaiian Islands have been 

 brought closer to the East through the establishment by 



Photograph by George L. Beam 



ON THE BRINK OF BRYCE CANYON 



This impressive canyon is in Utah and is reached from Marysvale, on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. It is well worth 

 the trip and a long stay after arrival in order to thoroughly appreciate the constantly changing light effects on the formation. 



