19. September 2009 by Teri Ellis.

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16. September 2009 by Teri Ellis.

What I did this summer! Catchy title don’t you think? I actually took some time “away” from blogging, commenting, and real estate “24-7” and had some down time and alone time with my husband in Show Low, Arizona, a wonderful little town located in the White Mountains just north and east of Mesa, Arizona 140 miles.

I thought I would share just "some" of the things I chose to do during my down time, along with some photos: I learned to knit, played golf, and read, read, read. 

Some sights of interest along our way to Show Low! We pass through Superior, Miami, and Globe, mining towns in eastern Arizona. Then, as we head north to Show Low, we pass through the Salt River Canyon which is an amazing drive and beautiful scenic views.. As a child, I recall driving that area with a HUGE amount of trepidation….now, the roads are wider, passing lanes, etc.

There are many, many wonderful places to visit in Arizona. I’ve shared many photographs and tours in the past, and will continue to do so.

As described in Wikepedia: "Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It lies on the Mogollon Rim in east central Arizona, at an elevation of 6,400 feet (1,951 m). The city was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. According to 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population was 11,763.[1]

“According to the legend, the city was named after a marathon poker game between C.E. Cooley and Marion Clark. The two men decided there was not enough room for both of them in their settlement. The two men agreed to let a game of cards decide who was to move. According to the tale, Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs (the lowest possible card) and replied, "Show low it is." The stakes were a 100,000 acre (400 km²) ranch. Show Low’s main street is named "Deuce of Clubs" in remembrance.

In 2002, a large forest fire, the Rodeo-Chediski fire, threatened the city and forced an evacuation. The city is near extensive forests, and in normal times is a popular recreational area."

Yes, I’m a huge fan of Arizona and, especially, those places I can visit easily from my home base in Mesa, Arizona.

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13. September 2009 by Teri Ellis.

For those of you having never been to Slide Rock Park in Northern Arizona - I thought I would share some of the photos of Slide Rock and Jerome, right outside of Sedona. It’s only a couple of hours from Mesa, but there are plenty of reasonable places to stay overnight - including camping in Oak Creek Canyon.

Here is a link for Slide Rock Park for those of you hoping to make a trip there. Be sure and check the water situation before you go up.

As a child, my family would go camping for two weeks in Oak Creek Canyon just one mile beyond Slide Rock. Now it is a State Park, but not in the “old” days. Everyday, we would all cram into the   station wagon (eight of us) and drive the mile to Slide Rock. We would literally wear out our levis because we would go back and forth so frequently, burning holes into the seats and the knees. As a kid, I don’t remember as much moss as there is now, and it’s a bit difficult to maneuver around - at least it seems so to me now. Don’t think I noticed as a kid. This trip I stayed on the edge just taking photos - no water for me. It’s ice cold, running off of the mountain. This is definitely worth the drive to see and enjoy this area.

I hope you will all enjoy - the area is a beautiful place to visit - just about 100 miles from Mesa.

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