happyflowerlady
Survivalist
This is an amazing article and picture of a company back in the early 1900's that took people on camping trips into Yellowstone Park. The trip cost about $250, which would be close to $5000 in today's economy.
I had no idea that they would even do this kind of a vacation trip back then.
People already had to travel by horse and buggy most of the time anyway; but I guess, even so, a camping trip was a lot of fun.
I am having trouble adding the text article, will try to add it as a picture. Sorry.
I had no idea that they would even do this kind of a vacation trip back then.
People already had to travel by horse and buggy most of the time anyway; but I guess, even so, a camping trip was a lot of fun.
I am having trouble adding the text article, will try to add it as a picture. Sorry.
Tex Holm party doing the Corkscrew Bridge near the summit of Sylvan Pass.
A.G. Lucier Photo. Aprox. date of photo, 1904 - 1907
Aron 'Tex' Holm and his Camping & Transportation Companies
Serving Yellowstone National Park From Cody, Wyoming Through the East Entrance.
- In 1901 Aron "Tex" Holm and his wife Katherine began transporting small camping parties in Yellowstone via the northeast entrance at Cooke City. Late in 1903 they began using the new east entrance road over Sylvan Pass. In 1906 Aron 'Tex' Holm and F.H. Welch were permitted to conduct camping parties through the park using wagons and saddle horses. The company was headquarter in Cody, with rail access from the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR. They offered 14 and 18-day camping trips in covered surreys or ‘wagonettes’ built with extra good springs for mountain service. Saddle horses were available for those who desired them. Canvas-bottomed tepees were used for sleeping and were complete with mattresses, blankets, and comforters. A private ‘toilet tent’ was set up for the ladies at each camp. Women cooks prepared meals in a covered cook wagon, using canned goods, smoked meats, fresh vegetables and trout.
- Big game hunting parties were offered by Holm into the surrounding National Forests areas as were trips to Jackson Hole on horseback with pack outfits. These trips lasted from 25-30 days, covering about 200 miles. Experienced guides and cooks accompanied each party. The route traversed the "wildest and most rugged parts of the Rockies, away from civilization, making many side trips into parts which have never been visited by other parties." The cost of this adventure was $250, which covered all the expenses from Cody and the return trip.
- In 1915, with an excess of debts and other problems, the Holm Transportation Company
finished out the season, but went bankrupt in the process.
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