» V, wmwmmm Crater ¿Woods Oregon’s greatest of scenic at- > tractions — Crater Lake —f is now open for the 1926 summer season. . The official opening of this noted national park is set for tomorrow . *' a . - July 1 — but liecause of ideal ., weather conditions and because of '♦«the excellence of the roads, Crater p Lake lodge has been thrown open to .the public. For a side trip out of Ash­ land, and dtjq iwhich the visitor, to Hiis^aection will long rejnember, a week-end vi^It to' Lake O’ The Woods will be A genuine treat which .will live long in the memories of f those who are fortunate enough to make it. • • Summer tonrists to Ashland should by all means, take this trip ., to Crater Lake while in this section of the state. Two routes are avail­ able, and because »of the excellence of tlie roadways and scenery, the entire circuit should he made if the tourist is to get the most out of it. Year by year Lake O’ The Woods is becoming increasingly popular as a week-end resort for citizens of Ashland and for goto tourists generally. It is situated high up in the Cascades, within three hours driving distance from Ashland. It is a delightful body of. wfeter, where boating, fishing and other summer sports are available. I • Crater lAke can he reached from Ashland either through Med- ’ ford or Klamath Falls. If going in . by Klamath Falls the’ motorist should" come out ,bv way of Med­ ford, or vice versa, Both roadways are delightful drives and well worth the time of the tourist and vaca­ tionist. - A bove — community «Si". • < . , < house lithia park As a summer resort where vacationists can truly enjoy themselves, Ashland this year is coining into her own. Never before in the history of beautiful Lithia Park hag' it been so popular as it is at the present time. Almost nightly the cabins in the auto park are filled. Tents of all kinds and ilestjriptioUl dot the camping spots beneath the evergreen trees border­ ing the rippling waters of Ashland Creek, which flows»' down from the mountains through this natural park. .* '. \ Public band concerts will start next week, with delightful summer evening music by the Ashland municipal baud. On Saturday evenings, a cleanly conducted public dhnee is given in the big open-air pavilion within this delightful park. The dances, staged by the Lithians, the city’s hospitality club, arc making a decided hit with vacationists. THIS CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY: •’ Visitors. to - Ashland should make it a point to inquire about Lake O’ The Woods. It is one of the numerous scenic spots which is eas­ ily available from this city. / BELOW-LOOKING WEST FROM ASHLAND The mineral waters of Ashland and the resorts adjacent ‘ ‘ are an important asset to. the .city's worth as a »orL At Ashland’Natatorihm two large mineral available to the public day and night. This nata- >num ituated almost in the heart of the city, just two locks h of the pew Lithia Springfc Hotel.. Out at Jackson Hot Springs is the big open air mineral plunge which is swarming with swimmers both afternoons and evenings ¿f these marvelous summer days. . Auto cabins and camping grounds are likewise Available at this popular rsort just two miles north of the city limits. Truly, Ashland has much to offer the vacationist, the auto tourist and the person who is seeking better health. TALENT IRRIGATION blSTBlCT; CITY OF ASHLAND; JACKSON HOT SPRINGS;- THE CALIFORNIA OREGON POWER COMPANY; BOARD; LITHIA SPRINGS HOTEL; ASHLAND NATATORIUM; ASHLAND HOTEL. . ASHLAND LITHIA PARK VISIT ■ , i ■ • Ashland The Í » • W’’. ;■ ’ ,• * Paradise for the Vacationist Ira hydro-d«ct»lc • > • » 4 y • X