A view of Apache Lake from the Apache Trail
Forget the Grand Canyon.
Some of Arizona's most amazing scenery can be found along an approximately 45-mile long stretch of roadway called the Apache Trail.
The Apache Trail (or AZ-88) begins in Apache Junction, at the extreme eastern edge of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. The trail is characterized by hairpin turns, steep inclines and declines, and breath-taking vistas of the sapphire man-made lakes that are part of the Salt River system.
Canyon Lake
You'll find the Roosevelt Dam and Roosevelt Lake just before AZ-88 hits AZ-188. The dam was constructed between 1905 and 1911, and was expanded in 1996.
The Roosevelt Dam
4 comments:
Lovely, as usual! I feel like I've just had a nice visit home. Thanks for the photos :o)
Thanks, Terri!
You make me want to go to Arizona again - wonderful post, blog and pictures!
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Nice piece, and good photos. HOWEVER, you should leave out "Forget the Grand Canyon." Without the GC, Arizona would be just another New Mexico.
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