MIDDLE PARK, one of the numerous fertile valleys which extend over broad dis tances in Colorado, being inclosed by spurs of the Rocky mountains, and remarkable for -the variety and picturesque character of their scenery. it is in Sumnoit co., about 8,000 square miles in extent, being 65 m. in length by 45 in width, and is 7,500 ft. above the level of the sea. It lies directly s. of North park, from which it is separated by one of the cross ranges of the great mountain chain. On its eastern side the Snow-rauge or conti nental divide sweeps around it, and it is completely surrounded by lofty mountains, amon,g which Long'S peak, Gray's peak, and Mt. Lincoln, from 13,000 to 14,000 ft. high, stand prominent. The head-waters of Grand river and the Blue river water this territory, both flowing westward to the Colorado. A portion of the park is heavily wooded, but much of it presents an expanse of grass-grown meadows, dotted with -wild-flowers. Wild game is plentiful, and includes bears, elk, mountain-sheep,
deer, and antelopes, and the waters are filled with fish. The climate is genial and the temperature equable. The most important feature of the park for tourists is the .hot sulphur springs, 45 m. from Georgetow7n and 60 m. from Central City. These spriugs are found near a branch of the Grand river, about 12 in. from the southern termination of the park. Their waters are said to exercise. a curative influence in cases of cutaneous Alisease, rheumatism, and neuralgia. About these springs a settlement for the accommo dation of invalids is rapidly spreading into a considerable town. Grand lake, a hand some sheet of water, offering excellent trout and other fishing, is 27 m. from the Hot Springs, and is a point much frequented by excursion parties of tourists and convales cen ts.