The best Arizona lakes are in all areas of this magical state! You’d maybe not imagine a desert state with fabulous lakes. But think again. We love traveling all around the state of Arizona. Camping near lakes, sometimes swimming there, seeing how the fishing is going, and enjoying the wonderful scenery. We’ll show you what…
When you think of the Arizona climate, what comes to mind? Probably desert! That’s what we thought, way back, before moving here years ago. We realized shortly after marriage, that we wanted to move out West. Bill put some artwork on our fridge, to reflect the area surrounding where we might end up. We’d not…
Theodor Roosevelt Lake Arizona, located in the Tonto National Forest of Arizona, is a breathtaking oasis in the desert. With its sparkling blue waters and scenic surroundings, it offers a perfect escape for outdoor enthusiasts, anglers, and nature lovers. This man-made reservoir, created by the Theodore Roosevelt Dam, is the largest lake in Arizona and…
Arizona has plenty of swimming lakes all around the state. When we first moved to Arizona, one of the first things we did was try to find out where we could swim. So we looked around and these are some of the best swimming lakes in Arizona we found. We’ll show you what we found,…
The Arizona Monsoon Season is generally looked forward to in Arizona. If you just think of a “Monsoon” – you might have an idea of what it means. Maybe from films & photos of relentless rain coming down in the south Pacific. Countries like India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, etc. Mostly those influenced by winds over the…
Arizona boating lakes are found throughout the entire state. From mountains to deserts, you can get into a boat of some sort. What did you have in mind for your boating trip? Just paddle or motor around exploring? Or go fishing? Maybe land on a hidden cove or beach? Try a boat-in campsite? Arizona has…
Arizona rivers are not what everyone may envision. Their numbers are many, for a desert state with a really varied climate! We’re from Arizona and have been in nearly every one of the state’s climate zones: to all but the Alpine Tundra, found at two of our highest mountain tops, above 11,000 ft. We love…
Fishing Big Lake Arizona is fantastic for hooking trout! And then cooking them up over your campfire. Does that sound like a plan? We used to fish all the time. Not so much since retirement. But we still like checking in with how anglers are doing at lakes we visit. We remember the fun our son…
Lake cabins in Arizona are great places for waterside enjoyment. Maybe an overnight, a week, or even more! Choices range from economical and/or basic, up to the most deluxe range. What’s your choice? We know of some of the best vacation rentals for Arizona cabins. Lake Cabins in Arizona State Parks Assorted AZ Parks have…
Lake Mead Arizona side, part of the Colorado River sourced lakes, is worth a look. It has everything you normally want for enjoyable activities. But many in Arizona don’t seem to think of it as much. They think of Lake Powell all the time, but not so much Lake Mead. Lake Mead National Recreation Area…