Chicago fills the scene as the "Southwest Chief" leaves Union Station for points west.




Photos cannot do justice to the magnificent Grand Canyon.

We did hike down about 500 feet into the canyon - which is about 6000 feet deep! We didn't go too far, since we had to hike out too. It seems I''m over the weight limit for the mule trip. Darn!




The Red Rocks of Sedona, taken from the airport mesa south of town just before sunset.

The white "dots" are buildings, so you can get some idea of the scale of the scene.




This beautiful natural arch (seen from behind) is about 100 feet above the floor of Fay Canyon near Sedona.

This was one of many day hikes we took in the Sedona area.




A weary hiker rests among the prickly pear cactus in the desert east of Phoenix




Mark pauses during an 8 mile trek through the Superstition Mountains, site of the Lost Dutchman Mine. We didn't find it either. Three miles in, Sue finds that the hike along the West Fork of Oak Creek will require a swim to continue.

Outside the Tonto National Monument,
"Old Joe" watches the tourists come and go.

Yes, that is a lake in the background. It is Roosevelt Lake, formed by a dam on the Salt River. (Roosevelt Dam, built in the early 1900's - the world's largest masonry dam.)


Tonto is a cliff dwelling dating from the 1400's. You can walk up to (350 feet) and through this interesting site.

Lower ruins
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