Rhinelander High School - Hodag Yearbook (Rhinelander, WI)

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1 1 .H :fp romance equal to our greatest western novels. The lndian, the lumberman, the lumberjack, the river hog, add their quota to the picturesque history of the Land o' Lakes. The grandeur of primeval forests in the great out of doors is rn S. T O U' 0 FFA O CI 5 Q- 5. FF D' 5. UQ -1 O D P? 5 O -1 FY D' 0 -1 5 'FL 93 '4 UQ -1 O C D D.. 2 D' 0 -1 0 Against the gleam of golden sunsets o 0-000 l When the western skies, aglowy With a flood of crimson sunlight Bathes the dark green world below, Tower tall gigantic pine trees, As in silhouette they lean Dark within the silvery bosom Of a quiet running stream. It is now possible to reach easily many a beauteous spot in this nature- I 5

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THE LAND 0' LAKES The.Land o' Lakes, beautiful with the appealing splendor of unadorned nature, lies in the northern part of Wisconsin. lt is the land of romance. Be- ginning with the life of the aboriginal Indian, this territory, diamond studded with countless lakes and interlaced with the meandering currents of creeks and l rivers, has a history of compelling interest. Here was enacted the scene of Hiawatha, that great Indian legend, immortalized by Longfellow. On the shores of Lake Superior was the spot spoken of in his description. By the shore of Gitche Gumee By the shining Big Sea Waters Stood the Wigwam of Nokomisf' The advance of the lumbermen into this region is filled with an active C I2

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loveris paradise. Lovely cottages dot the shores of many of the lakes and are easily reached by auto over the long well kept roads that interlace this sportsman's Utopia. Fishing and hunting facilities abound on every side. The cool clear waters of many of the streams are filled with trout, awaiting the enthusiastic angler, who delights in trying his skill and strength against the speckled beauties. Practically all of the lakes swarm with other members of the finny tribes, while game birds abound on every hand. It is no uncom- mon occurrence in many localities to catch a glimpse of one of those timid creatures, the deer. The enjoyment of those who wish the seclusion of the difficult places is not forgotten. There are localities for one who likes to rough it. There his campfire may be the only sign of human occupancy for miles, and his only companions the denizens of the forest. Here he may bask, unmolested by man, and learn the ways of the creatures of the wild. ,, , l. Tw - i e I Y 1 5 nb . ' ... .L ...A L However, hunting and fishing, either in the trodden paths or in privacy of the secluded spots, do not constitute the entire repertoire of tourist joys to be had here. Many resorts, all modernly equipped, have tennis courts, while golf courses are to be reached by short drives. One, and one of the best, lies in the outskirts of Rhinelander. Riding horses are to be had at most of the resorts, to gratify those who have surfeited themselves with their swift cars. Such are the summer joys, but the winter months also have their pleas- ures. Winter carnivals, gay, colorful pageants, furnish recreation to those in the ice bound north. Skating, skiing, and toboggan sliding are all a part of a 'A l. W I. .. A A V r E r. X. 5 1 . if 'tax . A in I L I4