192 IHE ADVENTURES OF A NATURE GUIDE 



The Bighorn, or wild mountain sheep, was seen 

 at dose range. Why these animals live in the 

 heights among the peaks the year round is a story 

 that ever stirs. Their scene-commanding, wild 

 environment has exacted of them alertness, posi- 

 tiveness, sharp eyes, and the ability to play safely 

 where there is much space and little substance be- 

 neath them. The interest in the lives of these 

 vigorous animals was ever spontaneous. This, 

 like all other subjects, was kept well out of the 

 category of weights and measures; everything that 

 might have been told about the dissected animal 

 was left unsaid; dry bones were not measured, 

 nor the scientific name from the tomb of dead 

 language mentioned. 



Knowing the way is now a minor guiding neces- 

 sity. Mental development and character are the 

 essentials of a successful guide. He needs to have 

 a wide range of knowledge and to be capable of 

 tactfully imparting this directly and indirectly. 



The world is beginning to appreciate the ne- 

 cessity of an outside interest. Fortunate is the 

 individual who has a nature hobby. Such an 

 interest is known to improve health, lengthen life, 

 and increase efficiency. An excursion with a na- 

 ture guide may give any individual a new or a 

 better hobby. Each person receives a chapter in 

 a natural history story that makes him eager for 

 other chapters which he may find anywhere out- 

 doors. 



