A travel day – Sunny and 82 degrees when we leave and not feeling as dry. Headed north at last. So many drought signs: San Carlos River, dry; Gila River, a significant river, totally dry; hundreds of burned out acreage by the side of the road. Passed through Geronimo, home of the Apache. Also passed through their reservation, with it’s Apache Gold Casino. Gaining altitude at last and temperature dropping a bit. A big topography change, from cactus and desert brush to cedar trees, clouds, and cooler temps. Still 88 degrees, but feels much better. Miles and miles of twisty mountain roads, up and down from 3000 feet to over 6000 feet many times. (The Ram worked very hard!) Arrived Show Low, Arizona and Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Center and Campground. (Site is at 6300
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