the National Forests 



Probably the most notable example of this form of recreation is 

 found at Eagle Creek on the Oregon Forest, on the Columbia 

 River Highway. Here the mountains open to the picturesque 

 Eagle Creek gorge, through which a beautiful mountain stream 

 flows down from the snows of Mount Hood. At the mouth of the 

 stream, where it is crossed by the Columbia River Highway, the 

 canyon widens into a small natural park surrounded by big trees. 

 This spot is approximately 40 miles east of Portland, just the con- 

 venient distance to make an acceptable stopping place for auto- 

 mobiles running out from the city. Here the Forest Service has 

 installed sanitary conveniences, a good water supply, a number of 

 fireplaces, and picnic tables, with certain other practical accommo- 

 dations for campers. 



And here the picnickers come literally by the thousands. On 

 any pleasant Sunday in summer every table and camp lire is 

 crowded and the grounds take on the appearance of circus day. 



An automobile camper in the Pike National Forest 



75062°— 18 2 



