Category: Arizona
A Humorous Hike up Silly Mountain
[caption id="attachment_6410" align="alignleft" width="240"] View of the Superstitions from Silly Mountain[/caption] Sorry about the title of this post, I couldn't help making a play on the name, "Silly Mountain." :-) Silly Mountain Park is located right off of U.S. 60 in between Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, Arizona (GPS: 33.379882...
Read moreApache Junction, the gateway to the Superstition Mountains
Apache Junction (AJ) is located about forty miles east of downtown Phoenix and is home to the majestic Superstition Mountains. Apache Junction is steeped in history, legends and lore. The area was once a hot spot for the movie industry and has lured gold seekers from around the world with...
Read moreArcosanti…the domicile of the future?
Arcosanti is an urban laboratory experiment located in the middle of the high desert just northeast of Cordes Junction, Arizona. This unique facility was the brain child of the famed architect, Paolo Soleri, the last remaining disciple to study under Frank Lloyd Wright. Arcosanti has been in development for over...
Read moreA Road Trip to Jerome: The Eclectic Town atop Cleopatra Hill
Jerome, Arizona is an old mining town turned into a vibrate artistic community and popular tourist destination—it's one of those "off-the-beaten-path" type destinations that's full of nooks, crannies and textures that just make you want to explore. It's a place where photographers of all levels will find exultation. The small...
Read moreHieroglyphic Canyon in the Superstition Mountains
The lure of the Superstition Mountains in the far east valley of the Phoenix Metro area is unmistakable. For centuries this mountain range has been inhabited by Hohokam Indians, miners, cowboys, explorers and adventure seekers. The most notably of them all was Jacob Waltz, also known as the Lost Dutchman. ...
Read moreA Look at the Superstition Mountain Museum
The Superstition Mountain Museum is situated on twelve pristine acres at the base of its namesake, the Superstition Mountains. Located just outside Apache Junction, Arizona, the Museum collects, preserves and displays history, artifacts and folklore of the surrounding areas. The Superstition Mountains are most notably known for the Lost Dutchman...
Read moreThe Wonder and Mystique of Sedona, AZ
Sedona is one of those magical places that should be on everyone's top-20 list of places to visit. The brilliance of the red rock spires, the adventure of exploration, the spiritual feeling one gets when meditating on the serene banks of Oak Creek...it's just an amazing place. There is so...
Read moreScenic Lake Powell is a must for any water-loving enthusiast
Lake Powell is one of my favorite recreational lakes! It has more coastline than the entire west coast with finger inlets stretching for miles. Lake Powell is located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and is at the mouth of the Grand Canyon. The lake is extremely scenic with...
Read moreA Tour of Wickenburg, Arizona
My folks have lived in the Wickenburg area for a number of years now, but until this past trip, I'd never done much sightseeing. Wickenburg is certainly a "Western" town known for its dude ranches and celebrity rehab centers, but they have some interesting things to see and do--from hiking...
Read moreSuperstition Mountains – Arizona
The Superstition Mountains is located about 50 miles east of downtown Phoenix and has been home to my backyard for the past eight years. Living at the base of the Superstition Mountains has certainly been a joy, especially for someone who enjoys the outdoors as much as I do. With...
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