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Horseshoe Bend, past perpendicular cliffs of Basalt, following the American and b.u.mping rivers to the summit of the Cascades.

Up the Naches Valley on the State Road, past "Painted Rocks."

Into the Tieton basin by pack trains; the mountain and glacial scenery here rivals the Canadian Rockies.

Headwaters of the Cowiche and Wenas--good roads and scenery.

Ellensburg via valley of the Wenas--beautiful scenery.



=ELLENSBURG:= Metropolis of Kitt.i.tas Valley, of which 60,000 acres are irrigated, while the High Line, proposed, will water 84,000 acres more.

A level country checkered with orchards, oat fields and dairy farms gradually rises to the foot hills of the Cascades, where grand mountain scenery is revealed. Estimated population about 6,000. One of the three State Normals is here. Splendid highways.

Suggested trips:

Cle Elum, 30 miles through the forest, with a good view of Mt. Stewart (9,470 feet).

North Yakima via Valley of the Wenas.

Manastash Canyon with its orchards and farms; perpendicular cliffs on either side.

Lakes Keechelus, 50 miles, Kachess, 45 miles, and Cle Elum, 40 miles. At these three beautiful lake resorts, in the heart of the Cascades, the Government is building, at mammoth expense, a system of storage dams for watering the Yakima Valley.

Wenatchee by Peshastin Canyon, or over Table Mountain, by a 5,200-foot pa.s.s from which Mt.

Rainier, Mt. Hood, and other peaks are visible.

=WENATCHEE:= The metropolis of North Central Washington, and gateway to the Wenatchee, Columbia, Entiat, Okanogan, Methow and Lake Chelan regions. Situated at the confluence of Columbia and Wenatchee rivers, with the foot hills of the Cascades a few miles away. One continuous orchard is seen up and down both valleys. Auto roads lead in all directions to innumerable points of interest, and the navigable Columbia provides transportation for many miles. A labyrinth of lakes and beautiful farms are within easy reach. The mountain scenery is impressive. For a commanding view one should climb Saddle Rock. Mounts Rainier, Hood and Baker, also the smoke of Walla Walla are visible from some points. Population 5,000.

Suggested trips:

Lake Chelan, Stehekin river, Chelan Falls and Rainbow Falls by Red Apple route and auto stage and boat; Lyman Glacier, 20 miles from Lake Chelan--a star trip.

Glaciers at head of Entiat river, 38 miles.

Horseshoe Basin.

Myrtle Lake; Dumpke Lake; Emerald Park, a beautiful natural park, between Lake Chelan and Entiat Valley, reached by Government trail; good hotels.

Waterville by stage along the Columbia, orchards, wheat fields.

Okanogan Valley to Oroville by auto stage or train, boat part way if preferred. A week or more could be spent to advantage. Historical sights are numerous. Near Omak is St. Mary's Indian Mission.

Near Brewster is site of oldest settlement in state. Big irrigation projects are seen. Near Oroville are Osoyoos, Wanacut and Epsom Salts Lakes, and the Similkameen river. Okanogan, county seat, Riverside and Tonasket, are pa.s.sed.

Methow Valley, via Pateros, to Twisp and Winthrop; irrigation, captivating scenery, splendid roads.

Colville Indian Reservation in Okanogan and Ferry counties.

Moses and Grand Coulees; Moses Lake and Soap Lake.

[Ill.u.s.tration:

DENNY HALL, U. OF W.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE

_Administration Building Domestic Science Hall State College_

STATE COLLEGE OF WASHINGTON, PULLMAN

OUR TWO LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSt.i.tUTIONS.]

Up the Wenatchee Valley by auto to Leavenworth, from which Tumwater Canyon, the G. N. power plant, and the government fish hatcheries are easily reached; also Icicle River by horseback over government trail; Chiwawa River, a fishing stream, (auto or horse) and Lake Wenatchee, a favorite mountain resort 23 miles northwest.

=SNOHOMISH:= "Garden City," second in importance and oldest in Snohomish county. Located in the midst of the rich dairy country just east of Everett, with which city it is connected by interurban and river boats, as well as by steam trains. See "Everett" for trips.

=EVERETT:= "City of Smokestacks." Population about 32,000. Located on a sightly peninsula formed by Puget Sound and the Snohomish River. Views on every side are superb. The Cascades and Olympics are clearly visible, especially Mounts Baker, Rainier and many lesser peaks, including Pilchuck, always conspicuous, near by. Parks, boulevards and playgrounds, and beautiful homes give artistic completeness. The only a.r.s.enic plant in the United States is here. It is an important manufacturing city, especially in lumber, shingles, machinery and paper.

Beginning at the city limits a rich dairy country extends to the Cascades. A yearly festival called the "Kla How Ya" is held in July. The G. N., N. P., C, M. & St. P. railways and three interurbans center here, while automobile roads, including the Pacific Highway, lead to the mountains and to lake resorts.

Suggested trips:

Index, a mountain resort in the Cascades, from which may be reached Sunset, Canyon, Eagle, and Bridal Veil Falls; Lake Serene, Lake Isabel and many scenic peaks easily climbed.

Gold Bar (on road to Index), to see Wallace and Olney Falls.

Sultan for Sultan Basin and Canyon. Fishing, hunting, camping.

Granite Falls, the Canyon of the Stillaguamish, and Mt. Pilchuck.

Monte Cristo, Snoqualmie Falls, Darrington, Scenic Hot Springs.

Whidbey and Camano Islands with their many lakes and resorts; Coupeville, Oak Harbor and other towns--some excellent roads.

Silver Lake, Lake Stevens, and Snohomish and Tulalip Indian Reservation.

Startup Pear Orchards, largest west of Cascades.

Utsaladdy, via Sylvan and Stanwood pa.s.ses of lower Stillaguamish where lie rich d.y.k.ed lands.

Hazel, 30 miles; Stockbridge dairy farm; oat fields.

Seattle 1 1/2 hours to south and Bellingham 2 1/2 hours to the north, by Pacific Highway.

Snohomish by river boats, auto or rail. Monroe with its large condensery; state reformatory here.

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