Monday, February 9, 2009

Phoenix (Part 1): Holy Apache Trail Batman!

Last weekend we went to Phoenix and had a great time! The first night we were there we held to tradition and went to a old west revival "town" called Rawhide. It was complete with the little train and shootout reenactments. We had to ride the train, of course. It is like a commandment with our children. Half the places we go are to ride trains, I am pretty sure. They love it though. I am really excited about this picture though, since it is one of the few that we have all together. Wonder of wonders!




I love this picture of Reagan and Daddy!






Here we are.... on another train and in another ghost town at the head of the Apache Trail. This day found us driving the Apache Trail. It really is a great place to drive... if you have a truck... and more than one day... There are so many places to stop on the trail, it was really fun (minus the messing up a six week old, brand-new car). The first stop was the ghost town at the foot of Superstition Mountain, a popular sight for gold mining even into moder times. This is where the Lost Dutchman's Mine is.... or isn't...

Once we left the ghost town, we somehow ended up on this twisty dirt road for 22 miles. I don't know why we did this. We were wondering it at the time as well. I have to say, though, the views were spectacular! Logan is in front of what they call the little grand canyon. It was amazing... but imagine driving along a small winding road with both lanes of traffic coming... it is a dirt road along the cliff edge... with little or no railing... CRAZY! Finally we hit pavement and the Roosevelt Dam. Very impressive! Along the second half of the trip was many other places that I would love to hit (Like Tonto National Monument), but we ran out of time... I had no idea how long 22 miles of unpaved road could take! Hopefully we can go back soon... maybe just on the paved road....
The next morning we went to The Farm for brunch. It was this organic farm where everything they made was from what they grew on site. While you are waiting to eat, the kids can wander around the farm. I had a very difficult time dragging Chase away from the chickens. That kid seriously LOVES animals. The last picture is of me and the kids (who are obviously being forced to take the picture). Ah, I love forcing happy poses!

2 comments:

Larry & Erica Evans said...

it sounds like you all had a blast!!! You guys look great!!!!

Morehead Family said...

You are amazing! I want to come on your family outings.