North to Coolness! (Over 3500 miles since Clayton)

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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 feet) Our site is beyond words, please check pictures. This one has moved into first place! Arizona knows how to design parks for camping.

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Photos

We Crossed the Salt River Below
This is the only bridge that went over water in Arizona.
Drought for over 10 years.

Comments

[Mary]

Now this is more like it.
Beautiful, the colors out west can be wonderful to see. Your camp site is out of this world, enjoy for sure. Still miss you tho.

[Sis]

Just WOW!
Words fail! It's just like living in the wilderness. I love the scenery...incredible, breathtaking! I can just imagine the sunsets... This will be a tough place to leave.

[Bill]

Wow
Wow, I don't think I'd want to leave that campsite....Can I build a cabin there??

[Linda Spencer]

Hi Marge and Will, Looks beautiful beyond words. Glad you are getting into a little cooler weather. Looking forward to following your travels. We miss you two so much!! Love, Linda & Bruce