State Parks of Wisconsin 



price of the timber. This proposed Mississippi River reservation is 

 very accessible, being only three hours from Madison on the Chi- 

 cago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, and of course easily 

 reached from many points by boat. While the climate may not be 

 as invigorating as that of Door County, it would be a refreshing re- 

 treat to people in that section of Wisconsin and to tourists from more 

 southern States. Judged by the point of scenery alone it is equal to 

 any site under consideration. It would be a surprise to most people 

 to wander through its exquisitely beautiful coulees and grottoes or to 

 stand upon its heights and view the broad island-dotted, majestic 

 scenery of the "Father of Waters." The vegetation equals that of 

 Door County in interest, all the trees native to the section being found 

 with a rich variety of shrubs and wild flowers. The scientific inter- 

 est of Devil's Lake is also at Wyalusing, and here, writes the Sec- 

 retary of the Wisconsin Archeological Society, are "some of the 

 most extensive and interesting mound systems of the State." The 

 Mississippi River is being rediscovered in our own day, not only its 

 opportunities for commerce but also its peculiar beauty. The time 

 is coming when a series of interesting cities and beautiful parks will 

 attract the tourist to make a trip up or down the river. When that 

 day comes, it will be to the advantage of Wisconsin to be properly 

 represented. Is there any opportunity comparable to that afforded 

 by Wyalusing, or, what has been already suggestively termed, Mar- 

 quette Park? 



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