A Summer Vacation in the Sopris 

 National Forest 



TO the seekers after health, rest, and recreation the Sopris 

 National Forest in Colorado offers extraordinary opportu- 

 nities. Situated on what is known as the ''western slope" 

 of the Rocky Mountains, the Forest extends to the crest of the 

 Continental Divide, reaching its loftiest elevation in Castle Peak — 

 14,259 feet. 



Clear, cold water, born of the mountain snows, an abundance 

 of timber and firewood, cool nights, and days of warm sunshine 

 all combine to make this region an ideal one for those who wish 

 to live out of doors and explore the many wonders of a vast sky-land 

 country unspoiled by civilization. For the sportsman there is the 

 lure of trout fishing or grouse shooting; for the mountain climber 

 the challenge of steep and difficult slopes and the reward of mag- 

 nificent views of rugged mountain scenery. The possibilities of 

 these and other lines of recreation are so large that after a sum- 

 mer's exploration and camping the tourist always desires to return 

 and seek out new fields; and he can easily do this for several seasons 

 and not cover the same ground twice. 



Camping and Fishing Grounds 



Splendid camping grounds are found in every part of the Forest; 

 to enumerate every one would mean the listing of all the streams 

 and lakes of the region. Visitors going into the mountains will 

 find no difficulty in selecting excellent spots with plenty of fuel 

 and pure water close at hand. The best camp grounds, as well 



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