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SECTION 4
His Statesman, Satan, Or, Sunday. June 14, 1953
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here is no place like home with
out contradiction. But right now the
cry is "Let's Go Places!" In all walks
of life and for persons of all ages,
that's the motivating spirit of this
time of year. And "Go Places" just
about everyone wilL
By road, rail, waterways and air,
millions will travel to the countless
scenes they've read and heard about
The goals are limitless. For some,
there'll be no goal just go. For oth
ers, every last mile of travel and ev
ery last peek at whatever there is to
see will be jammed into every pos
sible minute they can spare from the"
work-a-day whirl. v
In Oregon, there Is so much to do
and see that many a long-time resi
dent can find new pleasures right
here in the confines of his own com
monwealth year after year. But many
will broaden their horizons far more
than that. And for those who've nev
er seen Oregon they'll come by the
thousands. It's Vacation-time!
Hardly a place in the world is now
Others Would
Be Interested
You'll find a myriad of Ideas on
where-to-go in this special section
of your Oregon Statesman. And if
you've friends or relatives who
never have seen Oergon, it is sug
gested a copy of this section be
mailed to them because it tells a
lot of what there is right here in
our own climes.
beyond reach of the tourist Fine fa
cilities are available practically ev
erywhere. From the overnight camp
site to the ballrooms of the greatest
hostelries the choice is limitless.
There are as many ideas of where
to go and what to see as there are
people. Family consultations will be
long and vociferous. Will the time
and pocketbook stand 'a trip to Eu
rope, or other foreign climes? How
about South America of particular
interest in recent years? And the is
lands of the Pacific Alaska, Canada
not to ir. su:'4 7rc: 3 rs
muda, the Riviera Florida, Mexico?
Or would they settle for a jaunt to
Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, the
Cascades or the seashore?
All manner of transportation is
looking for a veritable boom year,
but by far the most Americans will
take something they can drive them
selves wherever they wish and when
ever they wish the family car.
There are many ways to arrive at
"where to go." ItH depend on whe
ther you want to see things (historic
shrines, Wonders of the World, great
cities, centers of government, moun
tains, parks, the ocean strange
lands) or do things (fish, sleep, loaf,
hunt rocks, watch the world go by
from new vantage points or visit
those relatives and friends far away.)
Salem itself, too, and its immediate
area provide many interesting scenes,
as stories in this section detail at
some length. If you've friends else
where who are contemplating a trip,
mail them a clipping or, better yet,
mail them this entire section. In the
j ;;rt'mo, many parts of the valley
are conducted clean-up and paint-up"
campaigns it pays to have on the
best bib and tucker at times like
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There's many an idea in, this sec
tion of Your Statesman. And many a
suggestions as to the ' things you'll
need to take along to make the most
of the time and money you spend. It's
fun just to "pick-up-and-go." But it's
even more fun if you've planned a
wee bit to have the things you'll need
for whatever jaunt is contemplated.
"Let's Go Places!"
Travel Bureau
Aids Promotion
Many of the stories and out
standing photos in this special
"Let's Go Places' section were
provided through the courtesy of
the Travel Department of the Ore
gon State Highway Commission
which conducts a year-around pro
gram providing special promotion
material om. Oregon all over. the
nation.
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ice of Finest Vacations
While many sections of the nation are
sizzling in summer heat, nature is provid
ing Oregon visitors with aireonditioned
days and cool nights and a wealth of vaca
tion variety.
for those who like to get off the beaten
track or not, Oregon has a variety of vaca
tionlands "away from it alL"
Along the 400-mile Pacific Ocean. coast
line in Oregon are many retreats for camp
ers, fishermen and vacationers where re
laxation and recreation are the qrder of
the holiday. Just off the coast, but near
enough for easy access are several forest
camps where, life is easy in the great out
doors. Six state parks have been opened
for camping on the coast for this season,
too. And many of the fishing resorts are
located on the coastal streams, off the
beaten track, but easily accessible by autqp
mobile and paved highways.
Thrilling Boat Trip
On the southwestern coast, a trip by mail
launch from Gold Beach to Agness is
never-to-be-forgotten. This trip takes the
visitor 32 miles up the Rogue River into a
primitive hinterland accessible only by
boat A longer boat trip, consuming five
days, may be . taken from Grants Pass to
the sea.
Forest roads and forest camps in the
southwestern part of Oregon take visitors
well into virgin territory where hiking, ex
ploring and horseback riding make happy
holidays. The Siskiyou and Rogue River
National Forests have many, forest camps
where the scent of fresh pine and fir for
ests give zest to vacation days. Those who
wish modern accommodations nearby will
find these too.
Such nationally 'famous spots as Oregon
Caves and CratetLake take Oregon visitors
into the quiet of mountain fastnesses where
wild animals eek refuge and become
friends to the people who come to visit
them. In these two national areas, too, are
found some of the wonders of nature which
everyone is privileged to see and enjoy.
The guided tour through the Oregon Caves
is both interesting and instructive. Accom
modations are available at the Chateau
there.
Crater Lake 'Deepest' Blue' v
Crater Lake is the deepest of deep blues,
set' in the cauldron of an ancient volcano,
2000 feet deep and over a mile high at
water leveL Wizard island, an island within
the , lake is a perfect volcano in itself.
Friendly rangers lecture daily, explaining
the formation of this very unusual, and
beautiful attraction.
Along the seven Oregon Cascade Moun-.
" taia passes are sideroads to forest camphav-..
ens where lake and stream fishing, hiking -and
horseback riding are always a pleas
ure. Several pack stations in the Cascades
offer pack trips along the Skyline Trail and
into the far reaches of the mountains and
to back country lakes.
For those Who like their holidays away
from it all, but want accommodations, mod-
ern facilities and resorts are found through
out the Cascades on easy-to-travel high
ways. -
The great high -plateau rangelands of
Central and Eastern Oregon are filled with
romanticism . of the Old West Here are
found modern Vacation facilities and guest
and dude rancheswbich give flavor of the
West and recreation galore. -: x
Fine for Explorers
Wildlife and geologic formations are in
teresting for exploration, too in this area.
Such famous places as the Hart Mountain
-yAntelope refuge near Lakeview, the Mal
heur Wildlife Refuge near Burns, several
other refuge areas and lava and fossil beds
are all situated for maximum enjoyment
In the Wallowa and Blue mountains are
other forest retreats and semi-wilderness
areas where it's fun to be alive. The Eagle
Cap Wilderness area south of Wallowa take
is one of the few remaining primitive areas
in the nation. Within its boundaries are
several peaks over 110,000 feet in elevation,
countless alpine lakes and beautiful while
water streams. Other vacation areas are;
found at Spout Springs along Oregon State
Highway 204 and tee Anthony Lakes region
out of La Grande and Baker.
Boa't Trips Available
This year boat trips are available through
Hells Canyon from Robinette, Oregon, to
Lewiston, Idaho, on the awesome Snake
River. The Baker Chamber of Commerce is
also sponsoring motor trips ' from Homestead,-
Oregon, to view the depths of Hells
Canyon from Sheep Rock and Red Lodge
Mine. Arrangements for the boat trips and
motor trips may be made by writing direct,
ry to the Baker Chamber of Commerce,
Baker, Oregon, r i - .
- Along the famous Columbia River Gorge,
too, are stopping; places and - side trips
which' make this trip a memorable one in
any traveler's vacation log. A hilQag trip
up the Skyline Trail from Eagle Creek
-Forest Camp, east of Bonneville, where
-overnight camping is convenient and en
joyable, is one of the pleasant experiences
' in this area Cam ping is also fun along the
Mt Hood Loop highway where trails lead
to vistas and waterfalls on the very slope
of ML Hood, Oregon's highest mountain
peak. - ..':,.'
In all 31 state parks and over 250 forest
camps permitting outdoor living in the
state of Oregon. These are in addition to
more than 150 state parks where picnic fa
cilities, historic settings and imposing views
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Sidetrips Limitless '
" Yes, throughout the Beaver State are
interesting sidetrips for those who like to
vacate! the beaten track during their vaca
tion days. And no matter where the visitor
goes he finds aireonditioned weather and
cool nights for good sleeping and restful
holidays. Every visitor will remember Ore
gon for her variety of vacationlands and
recreation and for her hospitable people.