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Show ft: t I ; f r; K - i The Ml. ?P I ff T, ' !- u '; a--" T bighorn sheep still roams the high country in Yellowstone, and can be seen from the Washburn irail and on Specimen Ridge, off the Fossil Forest trail, just two of many. the pleasures of the trail ot yellowstone Sey CUT THE knot. Rid ourself of your dependence on the family car. Take a day hike in Yellow- Park. This area surrounded by national forests is largely stone unchanged is by the chargi- ng, changer mammal man. With one major exception, the park remains as wilderness. The remote areas of Yellowstone remain pristine. The back country has good trail systems, but these lines are lightly drawn over the land runners or street shoes generally do not give adequate padding or support. A day pack or light rucksack is preferable to carrying your lunch or extra clothing in your hands. Loose fitting pants and shirt are good insurance against chafing and nibbing. A hat, parka (light-weigh- sweater, t) rain give comfort should a stray cloud wander by and turn loose w ith a little moisture. Remember, the average elevation in Yellowstone is come all too apparent should you attempt to molest a grizzly bear. The best way not to molest a grizzly is to climb a tree. Grizzlies cannot climb trees. Rover (or any other family pet) is not welcome on the trails. For him there are too many temptations and smells. His instincts can make even the smallest chihuahua revert to a primal beast and go over the hill with visions of buffalo steak in his eye. It ends up embarrassing both the chihuahua and the It is the road system that toils you you're m the 20th Century and becomes the exception to the wilderness scheme, but howl of the internal combustion engine can be traded for the sounds of silence just 100 yards off the road down a trail. The howls, chirps, twitters, grunts, snilfs and baiks eome from rhe permanent inhabitants of Yellowstone the 60 species of mammals and more Ilian 200 species of birds. YOU CAN be their guest lor a day in Wyomings ellowstone, the nations oldest and best known wild-lil- e sanctuary, with more than 1,000 miles in the trail s stem. than 10 percent of the 3,500 square miles of ellowstone is penetrated with roads, buildings, or other facilitation. To really get to the action, you're going to use a little action of your wn It's called walking. campgrounds Try it. You'll like it, if you lollow a few common-sens- e rules that will add to your enjoyment. A pair of hiking boots, ankle high for protection against blimps and scrapes, is best. Tenny- - Less thnn 10 percent of Yellowstones 3,500 square miles is penetrated by roads 8.000 feet with some trails going above 'timberline at con11.000 feet. Winter-lik- e ditions can be encountered at higher elevations on any given day during the summer months. You can always shed clothes to cool off, but you cant put them on if theyre back in the family chariot. trails. Check with the district ranger on local trail condition. If the trail head has a register, use it. In Yellowstone, the National Park Service blazes the trails with little orange metal tabs about 10 feet above the ground on appropriate trees. These are placed to guide you and to differ from game trails. Dont molest the wildlife. This good advice will be-NOW ON TO the buffalo. The most famous trail in Yellowstone is the Howard Eaton Trail. Named after a famous Wyoming dude rancher, it gets the most use, circles the park and is 150 miles in length. Agreed, this trail is somewhat long for a nice day hike. But the trail duplicates the Grand Loop highway around the park, making access easy to portions of the trail. These segments make delightful day hikes. TWO HIKES which on the Howard Eaton start Trail from Inspiration Point at Canyon on the North Rim Drive at the Glacial Boulder, call for a decision midw ay in the hike. To the north you can follow the trail to the summit of Mount Washburn and down to Dunraven Pass. This hike will give you a breathless view of the Absaroka Range to the east, a plenty big look at most of Yellowstone dear to the Tetons and will add to your knowledge. le Breathless because youre puffing at 10,243 feet above sea level. Your knowledge will be increased because you will meet the people from the Yellowstone W r,f Its near yet far. Its riding, hiking, tennis, golf. Park have done their climbing the easy way, as the Park Company operates a tour bus to the Co. bus who will summit. The descent is to Dunraven Pass where you can thumb your way back to your car or have someone meet you. To the south you can descend to the Yellowstone River through the yellows, reds, springs, ' fumeroles and hot springs of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The descent is 1,200 verticle feet in approximately 1 V2 miles with many switchbacks. Stick to the trail. Dont shortcut. It tears up the terrain, and besides you may slip. The It's raft rides down success ratio on dives of the picturesque Snake River. Scenic mountain trails. The this type are considerably fragrance of wildflowers A glimpse of a moose. Its a trout lower than those at on your line Or a bird on the wing, it's a and Acapulco. sports vacation the like of which you've never lived before, THE REWARDS on in the beautiful Jackson Hole country, at your choice of reaching the bottom of the accommodations horn camping facilities and cabins to canyon are many. For the luxurious lodges. Ask your travel agent fisherman, catches of 2Vs And ma'I our coupon today. In the mountain valley of your dreams. The Salt back-to-natu- GiandTeton-- - to native cutthroat trout are common. The beauty of a wild river with canyon walls uncut by man can be appreciated with a picnic lunch along I the river bank. Start your return trip early in the afternoon. The ascent will take longer than your descent. This is the reverse of mountain four-poun- Likr d ioefe Gompaiiy (See page 28) L p O. Box 240 Please seno Grand T 1003 vii Moran, Wyoming 03013 your co'or brochure on vacation June re Mftrna n me I, r 1Q7.) 7g w Grand Teton Lodge Company, o pent or Lodge Jenny tako lodge Coter Bay Hoio GO'1i ard Tennis Club Managed by ot Jackson Lake Vaj Jackin 18 Inc 27 |
