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Show BALSAM PARK IS ATTRACTIVE i That Balsam park, 12 miles up the right hand fork of Hobble Creek canyon, is fast becoming one of the most popular recreational recrea-tional centers in this vicinity, is evidenced by the number of campers camp-ers there over the week end, and especially on Sunday. Practically every camp stove was occupied. The sand piles, placed in shady spots in the park, were literally filled with boys and girls, ..while children of all ages awaited their turn on the teeters and in swings. Adults enjoyed themselves climbing the mountain slopes which borders the grounds or fishing in the creek which winds its way through the 30-acre park grounds. Street rules enforced by the C.C.C. camp officers, under whose direction the camp was equipped, keep the grounds in a sanitary condition. Spring water is accessable a abort distance from the camp sites. The park is not only being used by campers, but numerous programs pro-grams are planned this cummer to be given at the spacious amphitheater. amphi-theater. Sulpher Springs and Birch park, a mile or so down the canyon, can-yon, also offer fine facilities to visitors. |