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In the Open — The National Forests of Washington 



Elk ou Hoh River— Olympic National Forest 



Lake teems with rainbow trout and a good variety of small salmon, which may be 

 caught during the open season. Clear and cool drinking water is abundant in 

 springs and small creeks flowdng from the mountains. Bathing and boating are 

 features not to be overlooked. 



Lake Cushman, located near the lower end of Hood Canal, is somewhat smaller 

 but no less attractive than Lakes Crescent and Ouinault. Here also are hotel 

 accommodations and opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and bathing. The upper 

 and more mountainous country is quite accessible from here. 



Olympic Hot Springs, w^hich can be reached by road or trail, is ii miles from 

 the Elwha post office, on the Olympic Highway. It is an especially attractive place 

 for those desiring the privileges of hot mineral baths. These springs are free to all. 

 The water flows from beneath the surface of rock ledges in sufficient quantities to 

 accommodate hundreds of tourists. A hotel with reasonable rates is established 

 here, and there are also bath-houses. For those preferring their own accommoda- 

 tions, splendid camping places can easily be had near the springs along Boulder 

 Creek. A camp here makes good headquarters for side trips in quest of the more 

 hardy forms of recreation, such as mountain climbing and hunting in the higher 

 mountains and glaciers. Hunting is fairly good within a few hours of the springs, 

 and there is an open game season. 



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