. Under the turquoise sky of Colorado .. . Sky Line Drive—Canon City. Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs, in the estimation of a great manypeople, is the most attractive resort in Colorado. On the mainlines of the Colorado Midland and the Denver & Rio Granderailroads, about three hundred miles west of Denver, it is reachedby a twelve hours ride from that city. You can leave Denveror Colorado Springs in the morning and be in Glenwood thatevening; or, if you prefer, you can take the night train, arrivingat Glenwood next morning. The location is unrivaled — in the very heart of the Rockies.The pri

. Under the turquoise sky of Colorado .. . Sky Line Drive—Canon City. Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs, in the estimation of a great manypeople, is the most attractive resort in Colorado. On the mainlines of the Colorado Midland and the Denver & Rio Granderailroads, about three hundred miles west of Denver, it is reachedby a twelve hours ride from that city. You can leave Denveror Colorado Springs in the morning and be in Glenwood thatevening; or, if you prefer, you can take the night train, arrivingat Glenwood next morning. The location is unrivaled — in the very heart of the Rockies.The pri Stock Photo

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. Under the turquoise sky of Colorado .. . Sky Line Drive—Canon City. Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs, in the estimation of a great manypeople, is the most attractive resort in Colorado. On the mainlines of the Colorado Midland and the Denver & Rio Granderailroads, about three hundred miles west of Denver, it is reachedby a twelve hours ride from that city. You can leave Denveror Colorado Springs in the morning and be in Glenwood thatevening; or, if you prefer, you can take the night train, arrivingat Glenwood next morning. The location is unrivaled — in the very heart of the Rockies.The principal hotel, the Colorado, * has no superior betweenDenver and the Pacific Coast. Hot weather is unknown; theclimate is delightful and some of the best hunting and fishing inthe Rocky Mountain region is to be found in the vicinity. Bear, deer and grouse are numerous. The lover of outdoor sport isnever at a loss for something to do, for at Glenwood the facili-ties for lawn tennis, golf, riding, driving and polo are as goodas the best. Glenwoods greatest attract

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