Saturday, January 15, 2011

The Bomboy Mine
















On our way to the Bomboy mine. Mike kindly guided us there. We had a picnic lunch and then explored the area.

Driving from Bomboy Mine to Superior
















The scenery was fantastic and the road was hmmmm.........lol.

Our Little Treasures from the Desert
















We found turquoise, sandstone and some fossils.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Driving up Orb Mountain on our Way to Payson












It was a white knuckle drive!!!



Hiking North of Apache Junction in The Tonto National Forest
















We hiked north of Apache Junction and had a great view of the city.

Driving from Apache Junction to Show Low, AZ







We drove from Apache Junction to Show Low, then to Springerville, then thru the White Mountains. We left at 8:00 am and arrived home at 9:00 pm. It was a long drive but worth it!!



Salt River Canyon between Apache Junction and Show Low
















Show Low to Springerville, AZ
















The area changes from Show Low to Springerville. Springerville is the starting point to driving into the White Mountains. A very Scenic Drive...





Fire and Ice in the White Mountains
















We had everything from fire to sun to ice while driving in the White Mountains. In most places the mileage signs indicated between 10 and 15 mph. What a drive!!!





Snow, snow, snow
















Lots of snow!!! We stopped to stretch our legs and Brandy had fun in the snow for a while. An awesome view from the top of the White Mountains.

Four Peaks with Snow







We drove along the Apache Trail to see the Four Peaks and snow. Along the way we came across some riders.