A Trip West, 1935    (Page 7 of 7)

Below are some excerpts from a 1935 Yellowstone Accommodations and Services brochure used during this trip. Although the nation was still in the midst of the Great Depression, Yellowstone's visitation in 1935 showed an increase after declines in 1932-1934.

"Visitors are urged to extend their stay as long as possible so as to take advantage of the numerous trails and many different scenic saddle horse trips available." "Every morning a fire will be built in cabin if desired. All Camp entertainment and dances free to lodge guests."

"Telegraph offices at hotels, and messages may also be filed at lodges. Local and long distance telephone service at hotels and lodges. Be sure to ask for telegrams at any of the above places." "Old Faithful and Fishing Bridge auto camps also have bath houses. Tub baths 50 cents each. Showers, hot or cold, 35 cents. Laundry trays and electric irons for rent." "There are two swimming pools in the Park, one located at Old Faithful, and the other at Mammoth Hot Springs, both using natural warm water from hot springs. Price of admission to pools is 50 cents per person, including suit and towel. Children from ages 5 to 12, 25 cents each. Children under 5 admitted free when accompanied by full pay bathers." "Every morning a fire will be built in cabin if desired. All Camp entertainment and dances free to lodge guests." "Personnel employed is of the highest type."

"Old Faithful and Fishing Bridge auto camps also have bath houses. Tub baths 50 cents each. Showers, hot or cold, 35 cents. Laundry trays and electric irons for rent."

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