WEDNESDAY, May S, 1026, ASHLAND DAILY TIDINGS t ‘ i . ' * ' Î 1• 1 ; «T 8 p -J , ; / • - * / * i Í • - ’ - , - • . 1 » i -1 i « .» ’» ' Î » . • ; ; ï I • k t Z' ’ ’ ’ ■ f I »mj V* ■'j' ■ -b H?rtu Is one of (hr fighting riiinhcw tforft which abound in (lie myriad a t mountain nt ream« adjacent to Ashland and1 throughout Southern Oregon. . * i «. • A v ie w o f (h e Rogue riv e r along th e highw ay to C ra te r L a k e N a tio n a l P a rk . ---- ----------------------- — ■ ... ' — AMWir—* ■ 1.......... ‘ »HR* I ■■■III ■ ■ ■, ..I.—............ ....... Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Siskiyous, with climate and en­ vironment second to none among the cities of the. Pacific northwest, Ash­ land— Oregon's southern gateway— bids welcome to the auto tourist, the sportsman, the seeker for health and the prospective home owner. In this, the first o f a weekly sum­ mer series of special articles On Ash­ land and her surrounding industrial, scenic and health attractions, the va­ cation possibilities will be brought to the fore. By geographical location, by adap­ tability and by its ability to care for the needs and comfort of the vaca­ tionist efficiently and with a genuine air of hospitality, Ashland is not only the southern gateway to Oregon but it likewise is the playground center of all of Southern Oregon. Ashland itself is a summer play­ ground offering rest and recreation to the auto tourist or to the vacation­ ist who wishes a week or a month of genuine rest in iffeal surroundings. Lithia Park; so named from the bubbling lithia water M ich Mother Nature has so kindly provided, has long been known as one of the most delightful and beautiful city parks of any town of any size on the Pacific' coast. It is a natural park, winding its cool and inviting way up the can­ yon of Ashland Creek, almost in the center of the city. Its cool lawns, its inviting pools and lakes, its innum­ erable flower beds, its tennis courts, its lithia water and other mineral THIS n ANTPATON SPONSORED BY’ waters, its simple granduer as nature fashioned it, make it truly a rendez­ vous for those M o are seeking 'rest and comfort during the lazy days of summer. Nor is the auto camp in Lithia Park by any means a minor attraction o f this cherished municipal playground. Clean, cool cabins, giant shade trees, . winding pathways, water and gas and other conveniences make it a stop­ ping place for tourists where real rest and enjoyment can come to the tired traveler unbidden. Then, too, Ashland is fortunately blessed with hotels which can and do provide for the comfort of those who travel as well as those who desire to linger for a day or a week in making Ashland the Mecca for their vaca­ tion jaunts. The Lithia Springs hotel is the newest and thë largest. It was built as a community project but it is growing and prospering by reason of its genuine service to the travel­ ing public. . One of the landmarks of Ashland is the Ashland hotel, which for many years has served the priblic well. Un­ der new management, even greater efforts are being made to care fo r the tourists and the vacationists. t A t the present tim e’ the trout streams of this section are beck­ oning to the anglers, and according to the unbiased and authentic reports of the two deputy game wardens for Jackson county, the trout streams ad­ jacent to Ashland are better this year than in the past several seasons. H e re la an o th e r view of th e R ogue riv e r, noted as the greatest steelhead tro u t stream in th e w orld. The Rogue river, of course, is na­ tionally known for its fighting steel­ head trout. Zane Grey, popular fiction writer, is making the turbulent Rogue famous in song and ¿tory, as the greatest steelhead stream in the United States. 1 A t the present time the Chinook are \running in the Rogive, and fly casting for the royal fisty is one of the greatest sports known to anglers. But there are innumerable streams close to Ashland which are teeming with trout of many varieties. Bear Creek, just on the outskirts of the city, is alive with trout and will con­ tinue to be so for a few weeks to come. Coming back to Ashland again, there are other attractions which of­ fer real recreation for the summer vacationist. Jackson Hot Springs, With its large outdoor swimming pool filled with heatih-giving mineral . water, is not only a playground but a health resort of proven worth as well, Then, there is the cool and spacious dance hall where Carl Loveland with', his Navigators will sponsor dances throughout the summer months. Under the new management of Jack Milton, Jackson Hot Springs promises to become one of the best known highway resorts of the Paci­ fic coast. For, by combining the health features with the recreational advantages, he • is building a park which will hold a strong appeal to all. Competent and experienced nata- torium people are M. A. Mann and wife and son of Klamath Falls, who ■ came to Ashland early this year and purchased the Ashland Natatorium, just a stone's throw from Main street. Early this year they visioned the possibilities of Ashland as a^um m er resort town and came here to locate permanently. The huge natatorium has been remodelled and fitted up witltevery convenience for those M o desire a cooling plunge or the medi­ cinal mineral baths. Two big plunges are provided in the natatorium; one of warm miner­ al water and the other with cool water. There is also a large hall at this popular resort where roller skat­ ing and dancing can be enjoyed. The trout streams of Southern Ore­ gon are noted far and, wide anfi with Ashland extending the hand of wel­ come to the vacationist as well as the home - seeker, it tvould be impossible to select a more delightful headquar­ ters for the welcome days of vaca­ tion time. Ashland bids welcome to the ang­ ler, the vacationist or the family which is seeking a desirable place in which to live. The sincere and friend­ ly hand of hospitality is extended. It invites you to Southern Oregon for^ rest or for outdoor recreation. Let Ashland be your stopping place; the rendezvous for yourself and friends. Enjoy the many outdoor advantages which are yours for the asking, and Ashland is willing, aye eager, to rest her case with you as judge and jury. TALENT IRRIGATION DISTRICT; CITY OF ASHLAND; JACKSON HOT SPRINGS; CALIFORNIA OREGON POWER COMPANY ; BOARD; LITHIA SPRINGS HOTEL; ASHLAND NATATORIUM; ASHLAND HOTEL. ASHLAND LITHIA PARK VISIT A shland V acationist) No. 8 " Here la a sceue la the outdoor No. • —-Thl» la the m m unlty house a t P a rk , w liere a ll convenient»*» a re provided fo r th e auto to u r­ is t « i f ntunichf+a the aumnier months. No. 5-—This is a a < fth 6 city, w ith Its broaW tuiN len g th veranda and palm» »hail­ in g th e lounging chairs d u rin g No. <1— H era in a v i A Of the new l.lth la Spring» H otel, which ia faat w in n in g Its way hearts o f th e tra v e l- « •IV /* ■ * »1 ' 1 - A » id e a o t t h e W M - o f t h l i m ñ ü W h ydro-electK« p lan t. I t Is Copco p la n t No, 1 o f th e C a lifo rn ia Oregon Paw e r company, one « potent fa c to « ln 1 Im eni io f j Rout luhti* K o r A r r i i CallfoWii No. S-—T hia h , pne o f th e new type o f double auto cabina b u ilt th is spring In L ith ia P a rk . No. 9— Last but by no means th e lensL In thliL view o f the AnhluSd Ngtaim ddpi, w ith Ita tw o la rg a *6nt*»»c< plunges of, botji h^tk « hnff»4m