Sf'^- In the Open— The National Forests of Washington 



Creek he is in one of the best mountain goat countries. Both goats and ptar- 

 migan are frequently seen along the route, but may be hunted only with a 

 camera. Here also is opportunity to explore the deep and little known canyon 

 of Lost River, which flows alternately above and below the ground for miles 

 between high rocky walls. Cathedral, Remmel, Sheep, Ashnola, and Windry 

 Peaks mav be climbed for the extensive views which they command. Ashnola 

 and Pasayten Rivers furnish excellent fishing, as do other streams and lakes. 



The trails follow for miles along open grassy ridges, unique in the Cascades and 

 a great convenience for horse travel. There is much to explore and enjoy. The 

 summit of the Cascades is exceedingly rough and broken, but the old trails are 

 traveled each year by the sheepmen with their horses and many thousands of sheep. 

 It is a wonderful country, with high peaks, glaciers, mountain meadows, and snow 

 fields which are yet to be opened to those who enjoy mountain travel. 



Shorter trips, either by horse or afoot, are numerous. One-day trips may be 

 made from Methow Valley to the 8,000-foot summits of the Sawtooth ^Mountains 

 and thence to Lake Chelan; from Mazama to the summit of the Cascades; from 

 Conconully or Loomis to the Okanogan summits, 6,000 to 8,000 feet high. Tiffany 

 ^Mountain, 8,775 f^^t in elevation, can be reached in a day from Conconully. 

 Mount Gardiner, 8,300 feet, offers a difficult climb from Winthrop. Two days 

 should be allowed for this trip. An especially pleasing trip, either on foot or horse- 

 back, starts at Twisp, follows the Twisp River to War Creek or Twisp Pass and 

 down to the head of Lake Chelan, where the boat trip on the lake may be made 

 from Stehekin. 



For those who desire to build summer cottages or lodges in the cool open 

 shade of the yellow-pine timber there is abundant opportunity. It is especially 

 attractive in the vicinity of Winthrop and Twisp. There is train service to Pateros 

 and comfortable twice-a-day stages up the Methow either to Twisp or to Winthrop. 

 Land can be leased at a moderate rental from the Forest Service. Sites beside 

 automobile roads and within easy reach of supplies are available. 



Full use of the National Forests for recreation in all its phases is encouraged. 

 The headquarters of the supervisor is at Okanogan. Rangers are stationed at 

 Winthrop, Twisp, Pateros, Conconully, and Loomis. Information concerning 

 recreation and other features of the Forest may be secured at any of these points. 



