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Arizona RV Camping Article
RV Camping in the west means that Arizona
camping is a priority camping destination. This Arizona article give a brief overview of
the natural beauty you will find whether boondocking or staying in an RV campground park.
Arizona in All Its Colorful Glory.
By Alicia Bankford
Arizona is one of the most colorful places to vacation. Between enchanting sunrises and
sunsets and the colorful fields, pine forests with the ever-changing climates and moutain
ranges that seem to change colors by the minute, it is art for the eye.
There is much to do in Arizona. Vacation activities include golfing in world class
courses, hiking, canoeing, and trout fishing. There are even areas where the temperature
is such that you can water ski and snow ski in the same day.
A neat spot to sight see is the Apache Trail, which was initially built in the 1930s to
support the development of the dams built by the Salt River. The drive is a loop drive of
80 miles that is partially dirt. This section provides the most amazing views of mountains
with dense forestry. Along the way,
you will go by Fish Creek Canyon. RV companies do not allowtheir vehicles to be driven on
this drive due to the way the road hangs on the side of a very narrow, steep canyon.
Other destinations on the Apache Trail are the Goldfield Mining Town, which is a
re-creation of an old west ghost town that was active over a hundred years ago. The
Mammoth Mine produced three million dollars worth of gold in the mining years between 1892
-1896.
Park lovers will love The Lost Dutchman State Park for exploring the mountains and hiking
nature trails. There are a limited number of campsites and picnic facilities.
swimmers and boaters will enjoy Canyon Lake with its cool clear water and steep canyon
walls. Camping and picnicking is ideal here also.
Roosevelt Dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911 and restricts the water of the
Salt River forming Roosevelt Lake. This dam was considered the world's largest
"cyclopean-masonry" dam, which means it was created in Greco-Roman style, using
very large, irregularly shaped blocks. It is covered by concrete today.
There are other stops along the trail, such as Tortilla Flat, another old-west style
settlement and Apache Lake formed by the Horse Mesa Dam. And we must not forget Tonto
National Monument. This 2 story ruin, known as Sinaqua Indian Cliff looks down on Lake
Roosevelt and is a delight to view.
One of the better known places to visit is Sedona. Beyond the beauty of this land, you are
apt to feel the beauty of the people. This city is known for its artistry as many artisans
have moved their home here. Many of the Native Americans believe the Sedona area is a
spiritual one as they believe there is a vortex of energy coming from the earth's
electromagnetic fields.
Whether you believe there is anything to this belief of a heart being affected by this
magnetic field or not, this enchanted area is sure to feed your soul with its atmosphere.
whatever the time of the year, Arizona has something for everyone to enjoy.
Alicia Bankford is excited about Arizona and is the owner of www.fairarizona.com.
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