The national parks portfolio . States, if not in the world. Rugged mountain region of unsurpassed alpine character—250 glacier-fed lakes of romantic beauty—60 small gla-ciers—Peaks of unusual shape—Precipices thousands offeet deep—Fine trout fishing. Heart of the Rockies—Snowy Range, peaks 11,000 to 14,250feet altitude—Remarkable records of glacial period. Two active volcanoes, Mauna Loa, largest in the world,and Kilauea, whose lake of bubbling lava is world famed—?A third volcano, Haleakala, whose crater, 8 miles wide,contains many cones. Active volcano—Lassen Peak, 10,437 f^^t in altitude—Ci
The national parks portfolio . States, if not in the world. Rugged mountain region of unsurpassed alpine character—250 glacier-fed lakes of romantic beauty—60 small gla-ciers—Peaks of unusual shape—Precipices thousands offeet deep—Fine trout fishing. Heart of the Rockies—Snowy Range, peaks 11,000 to 14,250feet altitude—Remarkable records of glacial period. Two active volcanoes, Mauna Loa, largest in the world,and Kilauea, whose lake of bubbling lava is world famed—?A third volcano, Haleakala, whose crater, 8 miles wide,contains many cones. Active volcano—Lassen Peak, 10,437 f^^t in altitude—Cinder Cone, 6,907 feet—Hot springs—Mud geysers. Highest Mountain in North America—Rises higher abovesurrounding country than any mountain in the world. National Parks of less popular interest are Casa Grande Ruin, 18S9, Arizona Prehistoric Indian ruin. Wind Cave, 1903, South Dakota Large natural cavern. SuUys Hill, 1904, North Dakota Wooded hilly tract on Devils Lake. HOW TO REACH THE NATIONAL PARKS. iellinghar ^6. .GlJnd, Nad ., T, / }--/ z^ I 0\w A TvENN
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