Apache Trail
Along this route, SR88, lies many historical treasures, including The Superstition MountainsSuperstition Mountains | (soo-pe'r-STI'-shu'n MAWN-ti'n) |
A large mountain range making up the eastern edge of the Phoenix valley. |
, Goldfield,
and Tortilla FlatTortilla Flat | (to'r-TE-ya'h fla't) |
A small, flat area along the Apache Trail. This town was originally used as a stop between Phoenix and Roosevelt Dam during construction. |
. This road takes you from the edge of Mesa to Roosevelt LakeRoosevelt Lake | (ROS-e'-ve'lt lak) |
Roosevelt Lake spans 17,000 surface acres, with 89 miles of shoreline; this is the biggest lake in Central Arizona. |
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East Clear Creek
This is a beautiful hiking and camping area about half an hour north of
Strawberry just off of SR87, and as you can tell, the scenery is worth
backpacking to.
Four Peaks Wilderness Area
An area over 60,000 acres with peaks rising beyond 7,600 feet, this area
includes very diverse plant life, and scenic views such as Sugarloaf Mountain,
and the Four Peaks themselves.
Grand Canyon
The Grand CanyonGrand Canyon | (gra'nd KA'N-yu'n) |
Located entirely in northern Arizona, the park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world, Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. |
, one of the seven wonders of the world, is difficult to accurately capture
on film.
Horton Springs
A beautifully lush and green area, Horton Creek flows year-round from water
pouring out of the mountain side.
Jerome
Jerome is an old ArizonaArizona | (air-i'-ZON-u') |
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada. |
ghost town founded in the mid-to-late 1800s. Once having
population of over 15,000 thriving miners, this town now has a mere 350
residents.
Knoll Lake
Knoll Lake and surrounding areas, including shots off the edge of the Mogollon
Rim and off of Forest Road 300
Lake Havasu
Home of the famous London Bridge, Havasu Lake is created out of a stretch
of the Colorado RiverColorado River | (col-o-RA'D-o RI'-ve'r) |
The river, which over millions of years of erosion, formed the Grand Canyon. |
in Western ArizonaArizona | (air-i'-ZON-u') |
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada. |
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Mogollon Rim
Being atop the Rim quickly brings you hundreds of feet over the valley
below. The photos in this section are taken from the very edge of the
Rim.
Prescott
Prescott was the capital of ArizonaArizona | (air-i'-ZON-u') |
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada. |
when the state was only a U.S. Territory.
In and around the city is quite a bit of our history.
Sedona
Pictures in and around Sedona, The Village Of Oak Creek, and views of the
landscape in the area.
Tombstone
Tombstone, once one of the largest cities in the southwest, is a major
tourist attraction with its authenticate old west buildings and century-old
bullet holes.
Tonto Natural Bridge
The Tonto Natural BridgeTonto Natural Bridge | (TO'N-to NA'T-ur-o'l bri'j) |
The world's largest natural travertine bridge (400 feet wide) arches 183 feet above sparkling Pine Creek. |
is a naturally-formed bridge with a spring running through it. Here
are views of the bridge and the surrounding areas.
Verde Canyon
This area, carved over time by the Verde River and one of the many copper
mining locations in the state, the Verde Canyon is home to the bald eagle,
the American symbol.
West Clear Creek
This area is several miles south of Lake Mary Rd. The water in this area
makes everything in the Canyon exceptionally green.
Woods Canyon Lake
This recreational area, including Chevelon Creek and views over the Mogollon
Rim, is great for hiking, biking, camping, and relaxing.