AMERICA'S GREAT NORTHWEST Digitized by tine Internet Arciiive in 2007 witii funding from IVIicrosoft Corporation littp://www.arcliive.org/details/americasgreatnorOObernricli - C X3 < o o AMERICA'S GREAT NORTHWEST BY BEATRICE B. JERNHEIM Author of '^Impressions^* and Other Poems NATIONAL BOOK PUBLISHERS 200 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK COPYRIGHTED, 1919, BY BEATRICE B. BERNHEIM GEORGE H. DAVIS Book Manufacturer 200 Fifth Avenue New York DEDICATED TO MY DEAR HUSBAND WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH TIME TO GIVE ME THESE PLEASANT JOURNEYS t- CONTENTS . Foreword 11 St. Paul — Minneapolis 15 Minnehaha Falls ,16 The People One Meets on the Train ... 17 Through Minnesota and North Dakota . . 20 Halftitle 21 Entrance to the Canadian Rockies .... 23 Banff 24 Lake Louise 25 The Valley of the Ten Peaks 27 The Yoho Valley 28 Emerald Lake 29 The Illecillewaet Valley 30 Albert-Canyon Gorge 33 Revelstoke 34 Sicamous 35 Vancouver 37 Halftitle 39 En Route to Alaska 41 En Route to Ketchikan 44 Ketchikan 46 En Route to the Taku Glacier 48 Taku Glacier 49 Skagway to Lake Bennett 51 Sunset on the Pacific 55 Alert Bay 56 [7] Victoria, B. C 57 Sunset (Victoria, B. C) 59 Sunset (On Puget Sound) 60 Sunset (Same Day) 61 Seattle 62 Mount Ranier 64 Portland 66 Columbia River 67 Halftitle 69 Yellowstone Park — Mammoth Hot Springs . 71 En Route to Old Faithful Inn 73 Old Faithful Geyser 75 Yellowstone Lake and Surroundings 76 Falls of the Yellowstone 11 The Grand Canyon — The Bears 79 Mount Washburn 81 Halftitle 83 Duluth, Minn 85 Sunset on Lake Superior 87 The Soo Canal 88 Mackinac Island 89 St. Claire River 90 Niagara 91 The End of a Perfect Trip 93 [81 ILLUSTRATIONS Taku Frontispiece Totem Poles 46 Yellowstone Falls 75 r9i FOREWORD " SEE AMERICA" has become a national slogan, and the author of the following poems, acting upon the suggestion contained in the phrase, made a tour of the northwest and recorded her impressions. The beauties of this vast section of the continent cannot be overemphasized or ex- aggerated, and artists, authors and poets have found inspiration in their contempla- tion. The rugged peaks of Canada, rough, massive and irregular, are appropriately termed " Rockies/' Owing to marvelous railroad construction, one is enabled to see the mountains at close range, and running from them, picturesque streams ending in turbulent rivers and opalescent lakes. Alaska, the "great country," possesses unusual interest; for in addition to the scenic beauty and grandeur of gigantic glaciers, pinnacled ice-^bergs, tortuous chan- nels, snow-capped mountains, green hills and striking sunsets, there are the Alaskan Indian, the weird tottm-poles, the gold trails of the nineties, and one can get a slight idea of the vast wealth and resources of this Territory of the United States, whose history and exploitation are just beginning. The Yellowstone Park set up by the Gov- ernment for the " benefit and enjoyment of the people " has countless beauties. The hot springs, geysers, colored terraces, steam vents, lakes emitting colored vapors, mud geysers and paint pots, lead to the climax found in the sublime Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. The Great Lakes, busy with the coal and copper industry, whose shores are the scenes of active cities and pleasure resorts; and Niagara, the greatest cataract in the world, are referred to in these pages, and are some of the wonders visited by the author. If this little book will stimulate others, until now too engrossed in their daily tasks, to know or care much about the marvels of their own country, to visit some or all of these places, the tourist will owe to the author a lasting debt of gratitude. D. J. Fox [12] Now we'll see the Great Northwest Mountains high we'll climb with zest, Nature shpwing us her best Westward ho ! [13] ST. PAUL— MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL — MINNEAPOLIS Twin brother and sister — both well grown and fair Connected by a soft strip of sand. St. Paul gives his bridal wreaths for sister to wear, She flings him soft waters to make fertile the land. Their parks they share commonly ; also their homes Many large public buildings, with wonder- ful domes. Capitol, Library, Ft. Smedley, Cathedral, Take hold of our hearts — for a home 'tis ideal ! [15] MINNEHAHA FALLS MINNEHAHA FALLS Minehaha (laughing water) Falling gracefully and swift, Pure white tresses, soft and wavy. Mother's wringlets to be kissed. Like her face so gentle ever, Never changing with the years Always calm, serene, and lovely. Smiling sweetly through her tears. [i6] THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON THE TRAIN EN ROUTE THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON THE TRAIN A pleasurable part of our journey through life, Consists of the company we meet. If we travel by rail, or float on the seas, Some interesting people we'll greet. A dear little mother, with four tiny tots. One four, one two and hoy twins. Who are journeying far, into Washington state, Where father'll be waiting — all smiles, joyous grins. No nurse for these babies, 'cept mother her- self, But brave as a lion is she. She smilingly said "After just four days more We'll arrive at our home in the Western country." [17] THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON THE TRAIN Next came a soldier, just returned from the war, Tall, handsome fellow, broad shouldered and strong. He told us his story (for wifey was there) And two lovely children along. The dear baby boy, was a new toy for him. His acquaintance he'd just shortly made, His arrival occurred while father was gone. The news came by wire — it told what he weighed ! A man from Australia spoke to us next, He had been in the States many times. Oft' traveled in many and far distant lands, Had heard many languages; seen many climes. He had Hved 'mongst the Fijis, and found them quite kind, Our song-bird, (Nellie Mel'ba), he knew. [i8] THE PEOPLE ONE MEETS ON THE TRAIN Oft' for her he played, while she sang her sweet songs, From so interesting a traveler, we much knowledge drew. A soldier was there who'd been gassed and shot, By the Huns in this awful " World War." He spoke of Gallipoli, and the hardships endured. Bad water, bad food, flies by millions he saw. He cannot endure to remain in one place, He will ne'er be content till he's seen the whole race. Will we ever, yea ever, see these folks again. These interesting people we met on the train ? [19] THROUGH MINNESOTA AND N. DAKOTA EN ROUTE THROUGH MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA Wonderful farming country, we're swiftly passing through, The loam is black in fertile field. Young wheat and corn is coming forth A bounteous harvest sure to yield. The cattle grazing in the rain, The children fair and sweet. A snake-like stream, and then a lake. Myriads of wild flowers at our feet. The farmer's barn with haystacks high. And implements for farming. With family group about the door. Completes this pictures charming. [20] CANADIAN ROCKIES CANADIAN ROCKIES [21] ENTRANCE TO THE CANADIAN ROCKIES ENTRANCE TO THE CANADIAN ROCKIES NEAR BANFF Sapphire streams and emerald lakes, Guide us on to wonderland. Soft green hills and wooded vales, Rugged peaks by heaven fanned. Fleecy clouds are drifting o'er. As if to shade them from the sun. Heights quite softly bathed in snow, Giant bodies — gray as guns. Guns that peacefully do sleep — Sentinels stand as time doth creep. [23] BANFF BANFF Bow River where runneth thou so swiftly and strong? " I'm leaving for the sea : I gather water all day long From the high, gray, snow-capped moun- tains, released in cascades grand, Which trickle down the mountain sides by nature wisely planned. Bow Falls I formed alluring — charming to gaze upon. All comers to our lovely climes, enjoy their hurried run. And madcap leaps in snow-white foam Which continues through the centuries — yea many more they'll roam." We're placed as snow upon the mountains. While ofttimes change our course Until at length our lives are spent, Nature regains her force. [24] LAKE LOUISE LAKE LOUISE Just at the base of the mountains A jeweled heart is seen, The heart of a beautiful maiden Pulsations quite serene. Opaline colors gleaming forth From the heart of this maiden fair. Coupled with facial beauty, A jeweled heart is rare. Around her stand her protectors From the cold and icy wind She treads a path of fleecy snow When her boudoir she would find. Thou'rt a bride indeed, Louise, A fair and lovely bride. Thy mantle, the soft, green spruce trees Thy robe the azure skies. [25] LAKE LOUISE At early dawn quite silently We look into thy heart, We see reflected in it A world of beauty and of art. The mountains high, the glaciers grand, The great stone turrets all, Thy character reflected deep and strong, As this stone wall. [26] THE VALLEY OF THE TEN PEAKS THE VALLEY OF THE TEN PEAKS AND LAKE MORAIN Ten dark and stately pyramids Thrown up by nature's force. Their apex jutting to the sky, Their base earth's bowels coarse. Encased in snow and ice, Glaciers connecting all. By mist obscured — this giant mass, A veritable iron wall. Morain's emerald waters. Lie at thy feet below, Placid and still to rest the eye. Huge basin for the snow. [27] THE YOHO VALLEY EN ROUTE THE YOHO VALLEY Huge mountain peaks like aged giants, Majestically enthrall. Through deep ravines and valleys green Soft emerald streamlets fall. They rush and leap as if to show Their antics free and easy. The ferns and mosses smiling through. The summer air so breezy. [28] EMERALD LAKE EMERALD LAKE The most glorious emerald in the wide, wide world Is this jewel of wondrous sheen, Encased in rugged and snow-capped peaks, An ever changing green. A silver cast oft passes o'er, As clouds do come and go ; Then jade we see when waters are Quite shallow far below. Eight tall, strong, giants guarding This precious jewel rare; Its dark green fire rewarding Their constant tender care. [29] THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY We come to nature's wonderland, Planned by God's wise hand ; Soft mountains now ; peaks sugared o'er, While streams wind through the land. The foliage on the mountain sides. Like thickest carpet green ; The fir trees, spruce, and poplars, Bring memories as we dream. Of happy days of childhood, When with toys we used to play ; We see again our dear Noah's ark, Come back to us today. The rugged mountains now have passed. The soft and gentle here; The fleecy clouds now hover o'er — This valley has no peer. [30] THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY Through tunnels dark we wind our way, (Cut through the mountains wide) ; At last we come to Glacier, With barren, rocky, sides. High up we see the water-falls, Stiff frozen by the snows ; This Glacier (great ice mountain), 'Twixt two soft green ones grows. Then highest peaks with bridal veils, Fast flowing down their side ; The Illecillewaet madly rushes on, An ever flowing tide. Its banks well filled with verdure : We think we see the gnomes Staring at us from out the caves, Their giant, natural homes. The bear, the deer, the antelope Are gazing from on high ; The eagle and the great white owl Flutter and start, as we pass by. [31] THE ILLECILLEWAET VALLEY And dart into the thicket, To hide from human sight; The silver clouds fall on the hills, We're loath to find 'tis night. 1 32 1 ALBERT-CANYON GORGE ALBERT-CANYON GORGE Albert-Canyon Gorge is presented to our view, A rift between the mountains, with waters rushing through. Some hundred feet in depth, Whose sides are solid rocks, Implanted are the trees and shrubs. Whose roots resist all shocks. [33] REVELSTOKE REVELSTOKE Surrounded by beautiful, dark green hills, As quiet as if asleep : The air is pure: the flowers fair, At a charming spot we peep. A balm for the nerves is a place like this, A fertile valley by nature kissed. [34] SICAMOUS SICAMOUS Shuswap Lake (where the waters join), Is forty-three miles in length : 'Tis bordered by many tall, green hills, Showing singular beauty and strength. We're off on a fishing trip today, Just ready to steam at once, And hope to have a plenteous share, Before 'tis time for lunch. The bear came out to greet us, And the bald-headed eagle, too ; But the salmon and the rainbow trout Had something else to do. However, we will not despair, WeVe hours yet to try, And should our hopes be blasted. We'll promise not to sigh. For the day is fair, and the company fine. Such scenes as here are most divine. Our luck improved as the day advanced. Some speckled beauties our share. [35] SICAMOUS The placid lake, the sunset's glow, Formed a charming picture rare. The long twilights in this north country, Will linger long with us. A land of peaceful, kindly folk, Whose word you can always trust. The silver sheen comes o'er the lake ; The mist of evening on the hills. Night's quiet settles over all, The robin's note is stilled. [36] VANCOUVER VANCOUVER Leaving behind the Cascade Mounts, Which flow in graceful waves, We come into Vancouver, On whose shores soft waters lave. Beautiful driveways here abound With flower laden homes and gardens. Huge cedars greet our eye. And shrubs with blossoms laden. We pass along the rocky shore. And watch the busy crow Take clams from off the sandy beach, Quickly away she goes To heights above the rocky land, And then with instinct keen, She throws them down with all her might, And breaks the shells atwain. [37] VANCOUVER A feast is now before her, This great, black bird so queer. Tis oft' we find this human sense In the creatures of the air. The gateway to the Pacific Is this far western place. We touch the fingers of Japan, And fondly smile at all her grace. East Indians, Chinese, Poles are here. Yet all seem to agree, That England's rule is fair and square, They feel proud that they are free To come and go, and do as please, As long as they respect The laws of that great country, Whose protection they select. [38] ALASKA REGIONS ALASKA REGIONS [39] EN ROUTE TO ALASKA EN ROUTE TO ALASKA We are going, we are going To the land of the beyond Where the mountains seem to sweetly kiss the clouds. Where the silver waters flow In a calm majestic stream, And the rising sun throws out its roseate glow. ■ The walrus and the polar bear are ever friendly foes, The caribou and eagle always swift, The greyling in the river, and the foxes in their lair Wouldn't change for all the precious gold they sift. The vastness and the solitude is all we seem to feel And wonder how the Indians on the shore Can be content to live their lives in this quiet^ easy way. [41] EN ROUTE TO ALASKA Their wants are small, they crave for nothing more. Are we happier than these people, Nature's children of the forest? Our longings and our cravings are oft great As the worm he crawleth ever Are we ever, yea, yes ever Quite contented with our lot and with our fate? [42] EN ROUTE TO ALASKA While traveling by boat from B. C. to Skag- way We met a gold miner by chance Who staked his first claim in the year '96 And whose wealth has materially advanced. His interests lie in many great mines Whose riches we can hardly conceive, He's his own guide, knows the country by heart Am sure would be hard to deceive. We asked if at any time in his mining career He had been badly treated " In claims." He said only once of any account And that by the proudest of names Our dear U. S. A. had taken away All the coal mines in country sought. I told him just here, that he need have no fear For with gold, much coal could be bought. [43] EN ROUTE TO KETCHIKAN EN ROUTE TO KETCHIKAN The broad expanse, the sky so blue Pacific's arm we're sailing through, The mountain heights, the wooded isles The cloud effects our time beguiles. When twilight time comes slowly on The sky in west appears As golden sands in Orient On which our eyes could feast for years. Deep in the night when all is hushed Save the sound of lapping water Artistic scenes come to our ken A memory ever after. We fain would have our brush in hand With pallette, easel, paints, And place upon that canvas now These glorious evening tints. [44] EN ROUTE TO KETCHIKAN This far north land brings romance Into our very heart, We feel our youth return to us A thrill comes — and we start ! We're far, but not alone, Our heavenly Guide is near He's with us through the universe He's our Protector dear. For through our love — He loves us We are His children ever. His hand will guide our wanderings His spirit — leave us never. The sun-capped peaks in sunlight bright Seem brilliant heavenly lanterns there. Ever guiding onward — To ethereal scenes more and more fair. [45] KETCHIKAN KETCHIKAN Totem (lineage) poles Greet us on every side. They firmly fix the family tree Which is the Indian's pride. When the male of any household Is suddenly called away E'en the Great Spirit takes him, His history's preserved alway. A Totem pole is then erected On the site of the master's home Straightway in many carvings The tribe is cast upon. When two would join in wedlock It is decreed in Indian lore That eagle or whale shall not marry One of the same to mar. [46] TOTEM (LINEAGE) POLES Greet us on every side. They firmly fix the family tree Which is the Indian's pride KETCHIKAN A happy, blissful union, But the opposite they may wed ; For they felt this law was necessary To cut off intermarriages. We can learn some useful lessons From these simple early races Their honor and sagacity Oft outruns us many paces. [47] EN ROUTE TO THE TAKU GLACIER EN ROUTE TO THE TAKU GLACIER Icebergs of various shapes and hues We pass as we steam along They're broken from the glaciers Which were their one-time home. They seem to want to float away Drifting into the world, When time has passed and seasons change Beneath the seas they're whirled. Seven times as deep beneath the surface As they are upon the top. They oft supply the canneries With ice just near the spot. [48] TAKU GLACIER TAKU GLACIER Field of opal ice Furrowed by Thor's great hand Ploughed and planted by father time Whose home seems this fair land. The fathomless depths of sapphire blue The snow flowers on the surface The floes of ice seen clearly through Stand forth as to entrance us. Seventy miles in length A mile or so across The height in air three hundred^ feet Beneath — our calculation's lost. Blue as m'lady's eyes Staunch as the heart of a friend Cold as war's own heartless steel Twill so remain till end. [49] TAKU GLACIER Huge pieces break from time to time And fall into the water With crash and roar and hissing sound Noisy concussion after. Oft tiny forms we see ahead Some hills, a seal, a swan, We slowly, sadly sail away This wondrous scene has gone. [50] SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT 'Round mountain sides, past flowing streams, Above the canyon's deep abyss The rocky slopes, with verdant trees Show us a land by nature kissed. Swift currents flow by trappers' hut And all the hills seem strangely cold The cascades rushing down to stream Carrying with them untold gold. The process's long and tiresome Ere 'tis turned into the mould. The figures carved in mountain sides Form many pictures bold. The dizzy heights into the sky The waterfalls so near The rivulets and little runs Like etchings do appear. [51] SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT Huge boulders fallen all around Give signs of nature's forces We look and often seem to see The gold in the crevices. The flowering shrubs approach us now The many vines in bloom The trail upon the mountain side " Sheep Camp " now far in gloom. Two little huts are all that's left In that dark ravine deep Which formerly meant a hospice For tired souls requiring sleep. Into great nature's wonderland Here on the top of world Where winter's storms and summer's winds Brought beauties — here unfurled. Now glacial heights we see And Skagway Canyon we pass through. In former days white tents were here Now only trail do come to view. [52] SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT In earlier times this granite land Was tropical and warm A great upheaval then took place Which unsettled all the calm. And threw these giant mountains From the bowels of the ground They judge this by the Mastodon Which just near here was found. 'Twas only in the tropics That this great creature dwelt Where torrid sun and languid breeze All through the year is felt. Dead Horse Gorge we're going through Wherein the years long past So many horses dropped and died From sheer fatigue — at last. We are molecules on this wondrous earth Bom to live, and sleep and die, We often judge our nothingness By the mountains in the sky. [53] SKAGWAY TO LAKE BENNETT Their base denotes our youth — Blossoming and fair. All paths through life are rugged Snow tops show age is there. [54] SUNSET ON THE PACIFIC SUNSET ON THE PACIFIC The silver gleam of sunset falls on the northern sea Gazing far into the west, we seem two suns to see A golden glow in distance between the eve- ning hills The rainbow colors come and go — our senses pulsate — thrill. Between the dark and distant peaks many snow mounts peep. Some tiny isles with verdure filled : the mist falls fast, the mountains sleep. Although the rain comes quickly now, they're lovely in their weeping. For wrapt around with snowy sheets, they're beauteous in their sleeping. [55] ALERT BAY ALERT BAY A little fishing village banked close against the shore With modern salmon cannery; and Indians by the score Many curious Totem poles, painted and carved by hand. Huts with open rafters ; sweet children near at hand, Older women cleaning fish: to be dried for the long, cold winter Quaint slim canoes on the sandy shore (which seem too frail to enter) The Indian grave with monument of mon- strous wooden fish The great bear rugs, the baskets fine, and many a savory dish Would make us have respect for these harm- less peaceful creatures. Whom we hope to educate in time and brighten their sad features. [56] VICTORIA, B. C. VICTORIA, B. C. Victoria the queen of the northern isles Thy beauty brings rapture, thy grace calls forth smiles. Thy parks and thy gardens with flowers so rare Are a source of great pleasure — to thee none can compare. We hie to the country to view the estates See Italian sunken gardens, with fish for in- mates. The Japanese gardens, with bridge and pagoda Dwarf trees and quaint mill which is pro- pelled by the water. Banks upon banks of carnations and lilies Violets and nasturtiums, snowballs and peonies. The Saamich telescope which throws its bright rays [57] VICTORIA, B. C. Two hundred thousand miles — and whose results both amaze And interest, as the suns, stars, we see depicted on glass And wonder what in time will be gleaned of this mass. [58] SUNSET (VICTORIA, B. C.) SUNSET (victoria, b. c.) Silver glow of purple sunset Shines in yonder ruby skies Fades at length just like a moonbeam Silver-grey seems to arise. Glorious sun-ball sinks so slowly Its reflection caught on water Seems a bridge of rarest platinum On which fairies full of laughter Dance and frolic, sing and play, *Til all is hushed at close of day. [59] SUNSET (PUGET SOUND) SUNSET (on PUGET sound) A golden dragon seen on high Far above the hills It is the sunset in the sky Causing our senses countless thrills! Verily a sky of molten gold It calls us with its lure To golden halls and castles there To dreams so sweet and pure Its light is casting high above A glorious golden ray A parting kiss we give to thee Thou'st made a perfect day. A day so perfect who can tell If 'twill ever come again. We can't expect all sunshine Our hearts are tried by pain. [60] SUNSET (SAME DAY) SUNSET (same day) Heavenly fires burning bright Torches now are Hghted Even as we gaze on high We seem to be af righted. The mountains now seem all aglow With ruby red and molten flow Of some celestial substance We feel, Oh Lord, Thy true existence. [6i] SEATTLE "^ SEATTLE Seattle so-called from an Indian chief Justly deserves its name As proud as a chieftain its people should be Of its playing and winning the game. In a short space of time, from a very small place To a thriving and prosperous town. Fine buildings, fine homes and many fine lakes In beauty the land abounds Lake Washington is viewed from the avenue of homes Oh, placid and beautiful water ! Mt. Ranier stands guard, in the distance we see Like a father protecting a daughter. Many ships are built for the navy here There're locks and canals and piers One canal is used for the foreign ships To be cleaned ere awaiting repairs. [62] SEATTLE The population consists of those from all lands Swedes, Norwegians, Scandinavians and Fins, Chinese and Japs, and East Indian folks Canadians and Americans Each house has its garden, each home has its flowers The views most enchanting, as seen from the towers. [63] MOUNT RANIER MOUNT RANIER Old man with snowy hair, Tell me thy story now. How many suns and winter moons Have passed before thy brow? So many, children of the earth, I dare not fix the limit. Six glaciers form and radiate Like starfish from my summit. Huge streams from these flow madly And rushing far below, Make fertile fourteen valleys Whose flowers are fed by snow. So great and high my crest oft seems With foam clouds for a cover That which is mount and which is sky They ofttimes can't discover. [64] MOUNT RANIER They say some day FU blow away As I did years ago. I vomited two thousand feet And threw it far below. I'm cold without yet warm at heart And when I look on mortals rd like to feel that they're the same Awaiting heavenly portals. [6s] PORTLAND PORTLAND Portland the city of roses Red and pink and white Even the hedges are roses A marvelously beautiful sight. Each person vies with the other To grow them more and more fair Trellised far up on the houses They seem to be born of the air. What is softer, more fragrant, more lovely Than our beautiful, beautiful rose It sweetly greets infant arriving It kisses the frame in repose. It blesses the bride at the altar Bringing joy wherever it goes To the mother, the soldier, the sweetheart, This beautiful, beautiful rose. [66] COLUMBIA RIVER COLUMBIA RIVER Its source in Priest Lake, Idaho, this river winds its way Broad and strong towards its mouth: its beauty will ever hold sway. Sometimes rapids, then eddies, then smooth as glass, Bordered by soft willows, and velvety grass. Dotted here and there by small islands or huge boulders Above, natural parapets, devoid of the soldiers Numberless scows with wheeled salmon-traps Which after catching these fish, throw them into the nets. The rugged shores — Mt. Hood far away Whose white frame stands boldly on this clear, brilliant day [67] COLUMBIA RIVER Many picturesque villages their orchards so fair Of apples, cherries and prunes — show a landscape quite rare. There're sheep in the pastures: thereVe cows in the tether The river flows on, and will flow on forever. [68] YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK [69] YELLOWSTONE PARK HOT SPRINGS YELLOWSTONE PARK MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS The air is hot, and parched and dry The mountains seem of sand The trees not thick as heretofore > We've come top of land. Nature so strange provides for all The vagaries of her sex. She's showing us her water power Here on this great apex. Terraces so wonderful Thrown up in graceful shapes The water oozing from them Falls glistening while it bakes Quite fast, and crystallizes Again and yet again To open wide a curious sight For ever wandering man. [71] , . YELLOWSTONE PARK HOT SPRINGS The sulphurous pools are many hues The strata varicolored Even the tiny gopher finds His home in which he burrows. [72] EN ROUTE TO OLD FAITHFUL INN EN ROUTE TO OLD FAITHFUL INN Leaving this place by Silver Gate We pass the Hoodoo Height Which looks like many treacherous gnomes Completely petrified in flight From nature's wonderland. The colored rocks, the rustic falls And beautiful Glen Creek The little woodchucks on the road And e'en the elks do greet. They start but do not seem to fear For no one harms God's creatures here. Twin lakes alike in shape but differing in color Norris Basin steaming forth like many, many boilers Prismatic Lake with waters boiling hot Colored vapors rising, form a wondrous picture on this spot. Momentary changes here take place [73] EN ROUTE TO OLD FAITHFUL INN Blue, brick, tan, pink, and green So overcome by nature's phenomena, verily stunned we seem One by one we pass these marvelous pools Morning Glory, Beryl, Punch Bowl and Jewels. Bubbling with purest sparkling water. The geysers come then shortly after. [74] OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER Boiling, steaming, seething, hissing. Churning the water to flakes Until with a fitful rush and gush Old Faithful again awakes. A stream spurts up two hundred feet Ever mounting higher Repeating this hourly task each day Without a thought of tire. Faithful as his name implies The rainbow gleams in sunny skies Reminding us of God's promise rare Assuring us of his watchful care. [75] YELLOWSTONE LAKE & SURROUNDINGS YELLOWSTONE LAKE AND SURROUNDINGS A radiantly lovely jewel Of sapphire blue is seen Each change of shifting cloudlets Brings forth another sheen Her waters in fish abounding Her shores the campers' delight The distant Teton mountains Bring snow caps into sight The Lone Star geyser deep in forest Keepler Falls crossing our way The gruesome Mud Volcano and Grotto Give keen enjoyment on this day [76] FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE Rushing, roaring, falling ever Spray ascending in softest mist FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE Rugged canyon walls Rocks tan and brown and red Emerald streamlet far below Beauteous falls seen just ahead, Rushing, roaring, falling ever Spray ascending in softest mist Heavens clear blue : trees darkest green A place for lovers and a tryst. Yellowstone Falls a maiden seems In her sparkling blush of youth Bedecked in softest snow-white robes The admiration of all forsooth Her moods are many and changing As the winds which float on high, One moment playful as the sunshine. The next somber as the clouds in sky. 177^ FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE Human nature is always so, Changing and changing ever We must cheer the paths of those we love Tiding dark days over. The little bluebird flits here and there Lending a dash of color. The eagle high up on Thumb Rock Is now a nesting mother, Father eagle hovering near Keeping watch o'er those most dear. [78] THE GRAND CANYON — THE BEARS THE GRAND CANYON THE BEARS Bruin comes down from the hills When the shadows of evening fall To feed on the rubbish and swill Which is cast away by all. See the black, the brown, the cinnamon, Come walking along so queer And later the burly grizzly With her little cub so dear. Baby trots after mother Oft standing on his hind legs And when they reach the feeding grounds For a dainty bit he begs. The other bears seem quite afraid Of grizzly being near And slink away into the woods While the sea-gulls take to air. [79] THE GRAND CANYON — THE BEARS These fish-birds seen by hundreds Feeding amongst the bear Bird and beast at harmony As it should be everywhere. [80] MOUNT WASHBURN MOUNT WASHBURN Gazing into this broad expanse We're awed and realize The magnitude of our great earth As viewed from near the skies. Ten thousand feet above the sea Teton's seventy miles of grey, Lake Yellowstone far distant seen The Canyon's many miles away. The mountain sides are beds of flowers The mosses soft and green The rocks and crags and ravines deep Depict a glorious scene. We feel Thy presence here, Oh Lord ! We thank Thee for thy grace, The pleasure that Thou giv'st to us No time can ere efface. [8i] THE GREAT LAKES THE GREAT LAKES [83] DULUTH, MINN. DULUTH, MINN. Leaving Duluth (shoestring by name) We pass through Aerial Bridge Steaming far away on this glorious night Sun sinking to rest beyond mountain ridge. Yon moon rises brilliantly, in bright starry skies, Queer freighters now glide smoothly by, Some pleasure craft pass, a canoe hovers near. The gulls flap their wings, as they soar in the sky. To Houghton we come when the morning appears After passing through tiny narrows Here are many large mines of good copper ore Shafts, crushers, separators and bulk ere it goes To the smelters to be refined and then sold. Leaving Keweenaw Bay and Potage Lake [85] DULUTH, MINN. Into Superior we glide, Winding our way through soft passage- ways, Catching light breezes which nature provides The sail is so restful, the day clear and calm, For all tired nerves a cool, healing balm. [86] SUNSET ON LAKE SUPERIOR SUNSET ON LAKE SUPERIOR iittttorofl Libnunr Great heavy clouds of ashen grey Tipped by a roseate coral hue Beneath at sea line crimson fire With mists of evening breaking through We ask where is the silver lining? Tis ruhy while this sun is shining ! [871 THE SOO CANAL THE SOO CANAL In the still of the night we're awakened From a deep and restful sleep By the whistle shrilly blowing And the sound of treading feet. The " Soo Canal " we're approaching With its lighted waterway, Hundreds of lanterns glisten As night is turned to day. Our steamer enters the well-built lock The gate is closed with no sound or shock. Another is opened just ahead, We're sinking fast to a level bed. Out of Superior into St. Mary's we glide, This feat accomplished with stately pride. The gates are closed quite tight again, Waiting a ship from over the main. [88] MACKINAC ISLAND MACKINAC ISLAND Mackinac Island with its natural arch, Sugar loaf rock and picturesque Fort, The burial place of Joliet. The statue in bronze of Father Marquette, The lovely homes and interesting stores, The forests of cedars bordering its shores, Fine fishing grounds for the sportsmen here, A charming spot by all held dear. [89] ST. CLAIRE RIVER ST. CLAIRE RIVER Placid St. Claire River which winds so grace- fully, Dotted with homes and lovely farms, Seen many miles away. The soil is fertile hereabouts, The atmosphere so pure, The charms of everything we see Our hearts and minds allure. [90] NIAGARA NIAGARA Rushing in rapids from Erie's lake Turning and twisting ever, Niagara with kingly waterfalls Its glories will live forever. Over the precipice, falling below In thousands of gallons of spray, Seething and hissing and causing a roar, Dashing and whirling madly away. As the water rushes on the rocks, They're hewn by the force of it all : Yearly the contour changes Of these beautiful, stately falls. Mists ascending from below, As heavy, silvery cloud is seen Vanishing into the atmosphere. Feeding the shrubs so green. Mighty torrents rushing on. Leap and dance in snow-white foam. Standing below and gazing above On this marvelous, roaring mass, [91] NIAGARA High, rocky, granite wall on side. Leaping volumes momentarily pass. Islands divided by rushing waters, Trees with foliage green, Happy warblers singing therein — Truly a glorious scene. Miles of rushing, whirling rapids Traveling with voluminous strength, Racing and tumbling, swifter and swifter Till they reach the river at length. [92] THE END OF A PERFECT TRIP THE END OF A PERFECT TRIP Our journey's o'er, We're home again, We've naught, dear friends, to rue. We've seen the west, The glorious west. Its many beauties too ! We'll leave our play And get to work, Yea, do it with a wilL We hope in future, dear, dear friends To make some journeys still. Good-bye, dear friends, We're sad at heart At thought of leaving you. Best friends must part Tis ever said, Adieu, adieu, adieu. [93]