Yellowstone Park Forest and Trail Camp : for boys and young men . -operative duty. Meals are taken at Camp Roosevelt, one-quarter mile distant, by special arrangementwith the Yellowstone Park Camps allows the management to concentrate itstime and attention on educational and recrea-tional activities. But on expeditions the boysare required to take part and become expert inevery detail of open-air cooking, as well as tent-ing and trailing. The food is abundant and ofexcellent quality. Fresh vegetables are lurnishetlfrom the Camps Company gardens. A concrete plunge and shower bath,
Yellowstone Park Forest and Trail Camp : for boys and young men . -operative duty. Meals are taken at Camp Roosevelt, one-quarter mile distant, by special arrangementwith the Yellowstone Park Camps allows the management to concentrate itstime and attention on educational and recrea-tional activities. But on expeditions the boysare required to take part and become expert inevery detail of open-air cooking, as well as tent-ing and trailing. The food is abundant and ofexcellent quality. Fresh vegetables are lurnishetlfrom the Camps Company gardens. A concrete plunge and shower bath, suppliedfrom Lost Creek, a crystal-clear mountain stream,has been constructed on a terrace below thecouncil-lodge. The drinking water supply is fromthis same stream, analyzed by government offi-cials and guarded against contamination. Carefulattention is given to the vitally important matterof camp sanitation. The trail equipment, in charge of the trail-councilor, includes a field cooking outfit, sheltertents, blankets, and plenty of good saddle andpack Personal As Yellowstone weather is always cool, particularly the nights at high altitudes, clothing should be selected primarily for warmth. Woolen is therefore best. Outer garments should be of brown, gray, or olive-drab, or a mixture of these, to harmonize with the natural surroundings. Bright colors are undesirable and unnecessary,as no hunting is allowed within the Park. Each boy should bring a complete individualequipment suitable for trail trips, with the exception of blankets, which are furnished by theCamp. The following list includes all articles necessary for comfort. Baggage should belimited to one steamer trunk, except for traveling necessities, which may be carried in asuitcase. All clothing and equipment should be plainly marked with the owners name. Three suits woolen underwear, medium weight. One pair high tennis shoes, or light moccasins. Six pairs woolen socks, or stockings. One pair rubber boots, ligh
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