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Town Hall - Superior Arizona

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Mon, 27 May 2013 18:16:04 -0700

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Superior AZ used to be a booming silver and copper mining town on US 60 west of Phoenix on the way to Globe. All of these copper mining towns have fallen on hard times.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior,_Arizona

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Roosevelt Lake and Roosevelt Dam Bridge from Thompson Trail

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:04:00 -0700

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This is the view from the Thompson Trail #121 south of the Roosevelt Dam by Roosevelt Lake in the Tonto National Forest.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/bicycling/recare...
From State Highway 188, the trail quickly climbs along an arroyo and then follows the contour of the ridges above the highway and Roosevelt Lake. After 1½ mile, at the junction with the Cemetery Trail 255, the trail turns south and gradually ascends a broad ridge to the junction with FR 341. This trail is named after Jerome Thompson who served as the district ranger, 1956-1965, for the then-named Roosevelt Ranger District.
hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1945

Took me a while, but I got the views from both sides :)
Four Peaks Wilderness and the Arizona Trail across the bridge.

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Roosevelt lake and bridge from Thompson Trail

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:04:00 -0700

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This is the view from the Thompson Trail #121 south of the Roosevelt Dam by Roosevelt Lake in the Tonto National Forest.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/bicycling/recare...
From State Highway 188, the trail quickly climbs along an arroyo and then follows the contour of the ridges above the highway and Roosevelt Lake. After 1½ mile, at the junction with the Cemetery Trail 255, the trail turns south and gradually ascends a broad ridge to the junction with FR 341. This trail is named after Jerome Thompson who served as the district ranger, 1956-1965, for the then-named Roosevelt Ranger District.
hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1945

Sierra Ancha Wilderness and Dutch Woman across the lake.
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Roosevelt Lake and Roosevelt Dam Bridge from Thompson Trail

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:04:00 -0700

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This is the view from the Thompson Trail #121 south of the Roosevelt Dam by Roosevelt Lake in the Tonto National Forest.

Took me a while but I got the views from both sides :)

www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/bicycling/recare...
From State Highway 188, the trail quickly climbs along an arroyo and then follows the contour of the ridges above the highway and Roosevelt Lake. After 1½ mile, at the junction with the Cemetery Trail 255, the trail turns south and gradually ascends a broad ridge to the junction with FR 341. This trail is named after Jerome Thompson who served as the district ranger, 1956-1965, for the then-named Roosevelt Ranger District.
hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1945

Four Peaks Wilderness and the Arizona Trail across the bridge.

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Roosevelt Lake - Cholla Campground

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:04 -0700

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www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/camping-cabins/r...
This is the largest all-solar powered campground in the United States. The Forest Service constructed it in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation. Cholla Recreation Site is located on Theodore Roosevelt Lake, central Arizona’s largest lake. There are 206 camp units w/ shade ramadas, fire rings w/ grills, picnic tables, potable water hydrants. Toilets and showers are located throughout the camp loops, playgrounds, paved boat launch and fish cleaning station.

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Roosevelt Lake - Cholla Campground - campsite 8

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:05 -0700

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Roosevelt Lake - Cholla Campground

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:04 -0700

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Roosevelt Lake - Cholla Campground - campsite 9

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:25:59 -0700

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Roosevelt Lake - Cholla Campground

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:25:59 -0700

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Roosevelt Lake - Windy Hill Campground sign

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:13 -0700

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We camped at the Windy Hill Campground on Roosevelt Lake.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/camping-cabins/r...
hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17688

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Roosevelt Lake - Windy Hill Campground sign

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:13 -0700

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We camped at the Windy Hill Campground on Roosevelt Lake.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/camping-cabins/r...
hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17688

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Roosevelt Lake - Windy Hill Campground - Blevins cemetery

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:13 -0700

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This is the Blevins family cemetery at the Windy Hill Campground on Roosevelt Lake.

The sign reads:
Buried here are 3 Blevins Children and an unidentified man shot by the Sheriff. Also 5 others who are unknown.

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Roosevelt Lake - Visitor Center

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:53:40 -0700

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This is the entrance to the Roosevelt Lake Visitor Center. On AZ 188 just south of the Dam.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/natureviewing/re...

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Roosevelt Lake - Windy HIll Campground campsite 20

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:53:40 -0700

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We camped at the Windy Hill Campground on Roosevelt Lake. This is campsite 20. This is my Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 without the rainfly.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/camping-cabins/r...
hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17688

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Roosevelt Lake - Windy Hill campground campsite 20 with sunset approaching

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:53:41 -0700

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We camped at the Windy Hill Campground on Roosevelt Lake. This is the view to the northeast of the Sierra Ancha wilderness from campsite 20.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/camping-cabins/r...
hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=17688

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Tonto National Monument - Upper Ruins Window

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:51:13 -0700

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This is from inside the Upper Ruins at Tonto National Monument. I had a unique opportunity. The Temple Chai Mens' Club was having a camping trip to Windy Hill campground for Lag B'Omer with our Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin. I called and got a spot on the hike to the Upper Ruins.
hikearizona.com/trip=88748

www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonto_National_Monument
Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in central Arizona, United States. The area lies on the northeastern edge of the Sonoran Desert, which is generally arid land with annual rainfall of about 16 inches (400 mm) here.[3] The Salt River runs through this area, providing a rare, year-round source of water.

Well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The people farmed in the Salt River Valley and supplemented their diet by hunting and gathering native wildlife and plants. The Salado were fine craftsmen, producing some of the most flamboyant polychrome pottery and intricately woven textiles to be found in the Southwest. Some of the artifacts excavated nearby are on display in the visitor center museum.

The Tonto National Monument Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.[4] Tonto National Monument, Lower Ruin and Tonto National Monument, Upper Ruin are archeological sites that were NRHP-listed in 1989.[4][a]

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Tonto National Monument Lower Ruins

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:51:13 -0700

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These are the Lower Ruins at Tonto National Monument. I had a unique opportunity. The Temple Chai Mens' Club was having a camping trip to Windy Hill campground for Lag B'Omer with our Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin. I called and got a spot on the hike to the Upper Ruins.
hikearizona.com/trip=88748

www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonto_National_Monument
Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in central Arizona, United States. The area lies on the northeastern edge of the Sonoran Desert, which is generally arid land with annual rainfall of about 16 inches (400 mm) here.[3] The Salt River runs through this area, providing a rare, year-round source of water.

Well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The people farmed in the Salt River Valley and supplemented their diet by hunting and gathering native wildlife and plants. The Salado were fine craftsmen, producing some of the most flamboyant polychrome pottery and intricately woven textiles to be found in the Southwest. Some of the artifacts excavated nearby are on display in the visitor center museum.

The Tonto National Monument Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.[4] Tonto National Monument, Lower Ruin and Tonto National Monument, Upper Ruin are archeological sites that were NRHP-listed in 1989.[4][a]

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Tonto National Monument - Lower Ruins

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:13:44 -0700

Al_HikesAZ posted a photo:

This is inside the Lower Ruins at Tonto National Monument. I had a unique opportunity. The Temple Chai Mens' Club was having a camping trip to Windy Hill campground for Lag B'Omer with our Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin. I called and got a spot on the hike to the Upper Ruins.
hikearizona.com/trip=88748

www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonto_National_Monument
Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in central Arizona, United States. The area lies on the northeastern edge of the Sonoran Desert, which is generally arid land with annual rainfall of about 16 inches (400 mm) here.[3] The Salt River runs through this area, providing a rare, year-round source of water.

Well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The people farmed in the Salt River Valley and supplemented their diet by hunting and gathering native wildlife and plants. The Salado were fine craftsmen, producing some of the most flamboyant polychrome pottery and intricately woven textiles to be found in the Southwest. Some of the artifacts excavated nearby are on display in the visitor center museum.

The Tonto National Monument Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.[4] Tonto National Monument, Lower Ruin and Tonto National Monument, Upper Ruin are archeological sites that were NRHP-listed in 1989.[4][a]

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Tonto National Monument - Lower Ruins

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:13:43 -0700

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Tonto National Monument - Upper Ruins

nobody@flickr.com (Al_HikesAZ) — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:47:58 -0700

Al_HikesAZ posted a photo:

I had a unique opportunity. The Temple Chai Mens' Club was having a camping trip to Windy Hill campground for Lag B'Omer with our Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin. I called and got a spot on the hike to the Upper Ruins.
hikearizona.com/trip=88748

www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonto_National_Monument
Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in central Arizona, United States. The area lies on the northeastern edge of the Sonoran Desert, which is generally arid land with annual rainfall of about 16 inches (400 mm) here.[3] The Salt River runs through this area, providing a rare, year-round source of water.

Well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The people farmed in the Salt River Valley and supplemented their diet by hunting and gathering native wildlife and plants. The Salado were fine craftsmen, producing some of the most flamboyant polychrome pottery and intricately woven textiles to be found in the Southwest. Some of the artifacts excavated nearby are on display in the visitor center museum.

The Tonto National Monument Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.[4] Tonto National Monument, Lower Ruin and Tonto National Monument, Upper Ruin are archeological sites that were NRHP-listed in 1989.[4][a]

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