Tag Archives: Apache Trail

Happy Trails to You

Posted on January 21, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

After a bit of which way should we go now – they went that away!

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Windmill in color with a scenic vista

Posted on January 17, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

Besides signs at the museum here that warned you to watch out for snakes (I kept my eyes open but was banking on them being in hibernation) and arrows directing you to stay on the walking paths, there were also … Continue reading →

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Back on the trail

Posted on February 23, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

The Apache Trail that is.  A quick back track here first.  I read that on New Years Day bikers just appear out of nowhere for an unofficial/official get together at the Tortilla Flats restaurant that I featured here; this is … Continue reading →

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Tonto National Forest – The view from lower Fish Creek Hill

Posted on February 12, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

According to the sign at the very windy that day lookout point, Fish Creek Hill is famous for it’s winding, steep and narrow descent. While the view of the mountains and canyons were spectacular I can imagine it being even … Continue reading →

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Blue and Green Reflection in Fish Creek (and a caveat)

Posted on February 11, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

This photo was taken from the other side of the bridge shown in yesterdays post.  Its location is right at the point where we were no longer driving down a very steep road and things were beginning to level out; … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Golden reflection in Fish Creek

Posted on February 10, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

F 7.1 – ISO 160 – 1/30 – 35mm – Canon 5D MarkIII – Hand held while on a one lane bridge watching out for cars and getting out of the way a few times when one was coming!  

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The Mighty Saguaro

Posted on February 9, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

The saguaro (/səˈwɑːroʊ/, Spanish pronunciation: [saˈɣwaɾo]) (Carnegiea gigantea) is an arborescent (tree-like) cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea, which can grow to be over 70 feet (21 m) tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican State … Continue reading →

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Monochrome Monday – Power lines

Posted on February 8, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

It’s a bit disheartening to see these power lines midst such spectacular natural surroundings but I suppose it’s the price we pay for having electricity in remote places.  Can you just imagine though what these workmen had to go through … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Flats

Posted on February 6, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

This is a must stop when traveling the Apache Trail; it’s touristy but it is so worth it!  By the time your arrive here if you are a bit parched or hankering for a hunk of hamburger then please stop … Continue reading →

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Next stop on the trail…

Posted on February 5, 2016 by imagesbytdashfield

Is something I would not have imagined.  After all of the dust, rocks and hills (and fortunately still paved roads) we rounded a corner on the trail into the Tonto National Forest.  Forest? Unless you mean a forest of cacti.  … Continue reading →

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