. Yellowstone National Park . annot get lost. Thesteepest grades are being cut down, the roughest parts are beinginade smooth, and new roads which will give continuous views ofthe most beautiful scenery are being built. This work is underthe direction of a government engineer. At present the roads arebetter, though somewhat more hilly, than found on any country days is suf^cient time to go through Yellowstone Park ona bicycle, but three, four or five more days will give the rider anopportunity to stop at most inviting places and rest for the ridesahead. There is no need to rush by th
. Yellowstone National Park . annot get lost. Thesteepest grades are being cut down, the roughest parts are beinginade smooth, and new roads which will give continuous views ofthe most beautiful scenery are being built. This work is underthe direction of a government engineer. At present the roads arebetter, though somewhat more hilly, than found on any country days is suf^cient time to go through Yellowstone Park ona bicycle, but three, four or five more days will give the rider anopportunity to stop at most inviting places and rest for the ridesahead. There is no need to rush by the grandest scenery inAmerica. At Yellowstone I^ake and at the Grand Canon one ortwo days can be sjjent with profit and jjleasure. Eight days for thebicycle trip means that it can be made leisurely, without discom-fort and with time for stop-overs at the great scenic points. Thecircuit of the park divides itself into convenient and easy for meals and lodging occur opportunely at the end ofmorning or afternoon RIVERSIDE GEYSER Here are a few suggestions fromone whohasmade the tripawheel. Carry as little baggage as possible. Check your trunk or gripat the park entrance. A hold-all or bundle carrier, strapped to the handle bars,will contain everything needed. An ordinary bicycle is recommended. An army or other flannelshirt is a good thing to ride in, and a sweater is desirable to puton when off the wheel. Light-weight woolen is the best kind ofimderwear. A rublier cape to protect the shoulders and upperpart of the body from rain should be included. Heavy shoes arebetter than light bicycle shoes, and a soft hat with a brim that canbe i)ulled down over the eyes is better than a cap. An ordinary repair kit shovikl be taken along, although mostwheelmen go through the park without a mishap , one should bejirovided with ordinary tools and equiimient for repairing shops will be found at two or three points in the park. As there will be no riding at nig
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