Special Excursion for Fountain Fund Via Switzerland Trail
The Tribune plans a special train excursion on Tuesday July 16 to benefit the Fountain fund. The famed Switzerland Trail of America, a remarkable railroad across the Rocky Mountains, earns world renown through the Colorado and Southern route led by Greeley man J. E. Snook.
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Switzerland Trail Excursion Amid Mines and Mountain Awe
The Tribune plans a Tuesday July 16 excursion on The Switzerland Trail of America acclaimed for unmatched scenery and nearby mining interests. The line links dozens of mines rich in gold silver and tungsten, with major deposits near Glacier Lake and Ward area. Passengers will ride the Giants Ladder ascent to forest canopies and overlook canyons while steam engines thunder along dizzy mountain ledges.
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Lover's Leap and Alpine Views Along The Switzerland Trail
A descriptive piece tours Lover's Leap five miles west of Boulder in Boulder Canon and details the Switzerland Trail’s routes and nearby peaks. It highlights Sunset, Four Mile Canon, and the Arapahoe Glacier, noting prior railroad efforts and a 1907 Colorado Chautauqua session at Chautauqua with a summer program and lectures.
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Mountain Wild Flowers Excursion to Glacier Lake and Arapahoe Glacier
The article extols Colorado wild flowers on a trip from Greeley to Boulder with stops along C S line. It highlights Indian Pink Mariposa Lily and other blooms, notes Glacier Lake at nine thousand feet with boats rustic dining and summer cottages, and mentions Arapahoe Glacier as a key feature. Schedule details and fares are provided.
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Glacier Lake
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James Peak
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Eldora Stations
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Culbertson Pass
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