White Tank Mountain Regional Park - Waddell, AZ

White Tank Mountain Regional Park is the largest regional park in Maricopa County.

 

Lynx Lake Recreation Area - Prescott, AZ

Lynx Lake Recreation Area and campground are located about 9 miles from downtown Prescott, at about 5,600 feet elevation.

 

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Arizona

Sunset crater is a cinder cone within Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Recent geologic and archeological evidence places the eruption around AD 1085.

Boynton Canyon - Sedona, AZ

Unfortunately the trail begins by skirting a luxury resort. I baffles me as to why they allowed this sprawling resort to be recently built in the mouth of a beautiful canyon. However, it is one of the most scenic box canyons in Sedona.

The Verde Valley

This was the view near my campsite at West Cherry Creek Road. The dispersed camping area is now closed.

 

Wet Beaver Creek - Coconino National Forest

Wet Beaver Creek is a clear cool brook secluded in a deep red rock canyon that has cut into the southern rim of the Colorado Plateau. It is part of the Wet Beaver Wilderness.

The Crack

Parson's Trail - Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

The hike up the Parson's Trail was easy. Getting there was tough in my Honda Civic. It's a pleasant hike along a clear desert stream in a red rock canyon. It is also one of the best swimming holes in Arizona. Although, I didn't swim that day.

Cholla Campground - Tonto National Forest

The Cholla Recreation Site is located on Theodore Roosevelt Lake. It's very nice.

 

Tonto National Monument - Roosevelt, AZ

The well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries. The Tonto National Monument lies on the northeastern edge of the Sonoran Desert.

 

Vulture Peak - Wickenburg, AZ

My campsite at the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area.