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My old truck, and my old boat. Roosevelt Lake Arizona. 2004 Toyota Tundra and a 1999 Rajin Cajun Boat.
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.
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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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5D3 testing continues. Setting sun illuminates eroded north shoreline in a warm glow. I felt a pano crop best suited this image. So far I'm very pleased with the image quality.
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Landscape, 2012.08.25
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This is a photo I shot from the Tonto National Monument looking out to the breath-taking Arizona landscape, Tonto National Forest and Roosevelt Lake. I love the open skies, the open road, the rugged expansive scenery of my adopted State.
INFORMATION ON THE TONTO NATIONAL FOREST:
The Tonto National Forest, encompassing 2,873,200 acres (11,627 km²) , is the largest of the six national forests in Arizona and is the fifth largest national forest in the United States.] The Tonto National Forest has diverse scenery, with elevations ranging from 1,400 feet (427 m) in the Sonoran Desert to 7,400 feet (2,256 m) in the ponderosa pine forests of the Mogollon Rim (pronounced muggy-own). The boundaries of the Tonto National Forest are the Phoenix metropolitan area to the south, the Mogollon Rim to the north and the San Carlos and Fort Apache Indian Reservation to the east. The Tonto (Spanish for "fool") is managed by the USDA Forest Service and its headquarters are in Phoenix. There are local ranger district offices in Globe, Mesa, Payson, Roosevelt, Scottsdale, and Young.
Tonto National Forest has most interesting, diverse scenery, with terrain and elevation ranging from the Sonoran Desert (1,400 feet) to the Mogollon Rim (7,400 feet). Besides desert and mountains it contains lakes - mostly artificially created, fertile river valleys, rocky canyons and flat plains. Much of the area is covered by cacti, in particular the familiar giant saguaro, but there are also dozens of smaller species. The cactus colonies merge with bushes, chaparral and grasslands above 4,000 feet, while the higher hills to the north support varied woodland habitats including juniper, mixed fir and ponderosa pine. Tonto National Forest contains eight separate wilderness areas, all of which have quite limited access as the land is generally steep and rough, without many trails, and experiences harsh weather for most of the year.
Boundaries: To the southwest, the Tonto National Forest boundary follows the edge of the Superstition and New River Mountains - beyond stretches the low, flat desert, the ever-expanding city of Phoenix and the 'Valley of the Sun'. From Phoenix, I-17 runs north through the Agua Fria River valley, with the edge of the forest a few miles to the east; this extends for about 40 miles, past the new Agua Fria National Monument as far as Cordez Junction. Tonto is then bordered to the north by the Prescott, Coconino and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, and to the east by the Fort Apache and San Carlos Indian Reservations. The northern boundary is defined by the Mogollon Rim, a 2,000 to 3,000 foot high escarpment that forms the southern edge of the great Colorado Plateau, which stretches for over 100 miles across central Arizona.
Roads: Few paved roads penetrate this vast area; just AZ 260 across the north, US 60 across the south, AZ 87 from Phoenix to Payson and AZ 188 from Globe to AZ 87. There are a selection of lesser roads, most well known being the Apache Trail between Mesa and Theodore Roosevelt Lake, through the Superstition Mountains. Roosevelt is the largest of the man made lakes; others are the Saguaro, Canyon and Apache Lakes, Bartlett and Horseshoe Reservoirs.
Source: Wikipedia and www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/tonto/national_forest.html
Last weekend we went on a day trip from Tempe to Globe and then the Tonto National Monument (forest preserve) where we found gorgeous views of Roosevelt Lake, pictures here. It was a marvelous trip with perfect weather and stunning landscapes.
INFORMATION ON ROOSEVELT LAKE:
Theodore Roosevelt Lake was formed by the construction of a masonry dam on the Salt River in 1911, making it the oldest artificial reservoir in Arizona. About 10 miles of the original river are now beneath the waters, and in the other direction one of its major tributaries, Tonto Creek, is flooded for about 8 miles although the lake level and hence the overall length is quite variable. It is a major center for fishing, boating, camping and general vacationing, and despite being quite close to Phoenix, the shortest route is via the unpaved Apache Trail, so the number of visitors is rather less than for some other water-based recreational sites in the Tonto National Forest with easier access such as Lake Pleasant and Saguaro Lake.
Access: The lake is the largest in the state except for those on the Colorado River, and the southwest shoreline is easily reached from AZ 188, which runs close to the lake for most of its 18 mile length, passing various marinas and campsites. Some of these sites used to be free, but a recent change in policy has meant that fees are now charged. There is little access to the northeast side as the terrain here is more mountainous. One track (FR 60, or A Cross Road) winds through the hills from AZ 288 in the south to AZ 188 north of the lake but this runs several miles from the shore and only a few long and very bumpy 4WD trails lead towards the water. One point of interest along the track is Salome Creek, best approached from the north end - this is famous because of a short section of granite narrows ('The Jug') with smooth, sheer, pinkish-white walls, deep pools and waterfalls.
The Water: In common with other lakes in the Phoenix area, summer water temperatures of Theodore Roosevelt Lake can exceed 90 °F, but cooling afternoon thunderstorms are common. The last few years had seen a dramatic reduction in the water level, largely due to the need to maintain supply to the other lakes on the Salt River downstream - in some places the shoreline was half a mile distant from the previous high point. Still, in such conditions many good beaches are exposed which provide excellent camping opportunities, close to the water, although in some places soft mud makes vehicular travel difficult. One good location is Bachelor Cove, along AZ 188 a little north of Theodore Roosevelt Dam. Since 1999, the waters have risen again and for the moment, most of the campsites are flooded. Hotels: The nearest main town with hotels close to Theodore Roosevelt Lake is Payson.
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.
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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An early morning view of the Sonoran Desert - Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area, Tonto Basin, Arizona
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Theodore Roosevelt Dam is located on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix, Arizona. The dam is 357 feet high and was built between 1905 and 1911, and renovated 1989 - 1996. The dam has a hydroelectric generating capacity of 36,000 kW. The dam forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. At the time of completion in 1911, it was the largest masonry dam in the world with a height of 280 feet (84 meters) and a length of 723 feet (216 meters) while Roosevelt Lake was for a time the world's largest artificial reservoir.
In 1989, an ambitious expansion and renovation project was begun at Roosevelt Dam. The dam was resurfaced with concrete and its height was raised 77 feet (23 meters) to 357 feet (107 meters) which had the effect of increasing the storage capacity of Roosevelt Lake by roughly 20%. This project was completed in 1996 at a cost of $430 million. Shortly after completion, however, the area entered into a prolonged period of drought, and it would be some time before the newly increased capacity was put to use, with the lake finally reaching historic levels of 97% capacity in early 2008. The dam contributed more than any other dam in Arizona to the settlement of Central Arizona and to the development of large-scale irrigation there. The lake created behind Roosevelt Dam, known as Lake Roosevelt, contained more than a million acre-feet of water and was the world's largest artificial lake.
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A Desert Bighorn Sheep strikes a classic pose - Salt River Canyon, Tonto National Forest, Arizona
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Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
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.
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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Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.