. American forestry. Forests and forestry. routes of tra\-el. llefore you go and after you get there read some of the Ijest literature re- garding the flora of Cidifornia. John .Muir, through his books, inspires you with a love and ap- preciation of the scenic wonders of his native State. Carry his "Mountains of California" with you and try to see them through his eyes. On many trips you will be within the National For- ests and the officer of the Forest Serx'ice can broaden your view and direct your observations wherever vou go. The main thing is to know what you want to see and whe
. American forestry. Forests and forestry. routes of tra\-el. llefore you go and after you get there read some of the Ijest literature re- garding the flora of Cidifornia. John .Muir, through his books, inspires you with a love and ap- preciation of the scenic wonders of his native State. Carry his "Mountains of California" with you and try to see them through his eyes. On many trips you will be within the National For- ests and the officer of the Forest Serx'ice can broaden your view and direct your observations wherever vou go. The main thing is to know what you want to see and where to see it. Trees and forests are probably not the fundamental at- tractions you will see. but the\- should be the setting on iiianv of your travels and suiJi)lement the other natural features for wdiich you will make special ning water. Miles of fragrant ceanothus and manzanita trips. Distances are great comjjared with the East and liushes bloom beneath them, and lily gardens and mea- stage and horseback trips are not alwa\s an un.' dows, and damp, ferny glens in endless variety of fra- joy. The best way to forget the dust and heat and dis- grance and color, compelling the admiration of every comfort is to have something which will distract atten- observer. tion from the crowded stage ?.nd the blazing sun. This "Sweeping on over ridge and valley, these noble trees you will have in the constantly changing flora on most of extend a continuous belt from end to end of the range, the trips which are worth while. With the right point only slightly interrupted by sheer-walled canons at in- SLOPE IN SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS Away in the distance, through the gap beyond the trees, the Mohave Desert may be seen. The trees that are visible are pine, fir and incense Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly re
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