The wind forecast today is calm so we decide to make an afternoon trip to Canyon Lake, just north of Apache Junction in the Tonto National Forest.
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| State route 88 - aka The Apache Trail is super scenic. |
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| Entering Tonto National Forest |
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| First views of the lake. |
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| One way bridge across the Salt River |
Canyon lake is one of four reservoirs that were formed by the damming of the Salt River in 1925. It is known for its wonderful shorelines along the red rock cliffs. With more than 28 miles of cactus dotted shoreline, it is a kayakers paradise.
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| We kayak across the lake and head down an arm. |
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| Aptly named Canyon Lake for its steep canyon walls. |
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| We go deeper and deeper up the arm |
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| We head up a channel of our arm but it dead ends in about 500 meters. |
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| One of many Big Horn Sheep calmly grazing. |
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| Sheila just watching the Big Horn Sheep |
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| Favorite photo of the day - Chris just sitting, enjoying life. |
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| Flock of American Coots. |
We are out here for almost 3 hours and the last 45 minutes or so is spent just floating and enjoying the colors and the wildlife. It is absolutely surreal to experience this place. Amazing day!!
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