Posted by James Gross on Tue, Apr 20, 2010 @ 03:52 PM
ARIZONA AND APRIL…THE PERFECT MATCH!
{Photos by Constance Duff}
Spring is here, the weather is just right and it’s time to explore Arizona! This installment is dedicated to those who ride motorcycles and those who don’t. As most riders know, we are coming into some of the best riding weather of the year! Start revving your motors for the 14th Annual Arizona Bike Week! Kickstands are officially up April 14th thru the 18th ! For ride updates and event calendars you can go to www.azbikeweek.com Ride safe everyone!
If the rally is not quite what you had in mind, there is still plenty to do! In my last Blog, I told you about the Dolly Steamboat that does tours on Canyon Lake. Now lets head toward another beautiful lake called . The scenery on the way to Saguaro is truly breathtaking. From Apache Junction, take Ellsworth Road (which will turn into Usery Pass) to the Bush Hwy., this will be a four way stop, take a right onto Bush Hwy. The Bush is a popular road for bikers with its turns and winding road. Our recent rains have put the cacti in full bloom and they are more beautiful than ever!
As you stay on the Bush Hwy, it will take you over the Salt River where there is some pretty good trout fishing, bird watching and during the summer, tubing! There are plenty of picnic tables and grills for an outdoor B-B-Q and a swim in the river. I have personally heard the sounds of wild donkeys and burros calling from their hidden spots behind the rocks along the river and I have seen red tail hawks soar over the water in search of their next meal. And on that rare occasion, you may get a glimpse of wild mustang kicking up dust as they run along the many hiking trails around the river.
Continue your way on the Bush toward Saguaro Lake. When you arrive at the lake, follow the road to the right, this will take you to the restaurant and marina. Here you will have the opportunity to either rent a fishing boat, relax on a pontoon or for something a little faster check out the runabouts. The fish are always biting at Saguaro, with the lake stocked with large and small mouth bass; rainbow trout, channel catfish and crappie the eating will always be good! Not the fishing type? No worries! Take a cruise the lake on The Desert Belle. The Belle has been doing tours on Saguaro for over forty years and has just been remodeled for an even more enjoyable time. If you have access to a computer go to www.saguarolake.net or call 877-749-2848 for more information. The recreational opportunities at Saguaro are never ending. From boating and fishing to hiking and a picnic, take a cruise, rent a boat or just have a relaxing meal on the patio of Saguaro’s Lakeshore Restaurant. It’s all good at Saguaro Lake!
Now you know what to do this week! Stay tuned for more adventures Arizona has to offer in my next blog.
Enjoy the day everyone!
Connie Duff, Manager of Sundowner Home Communities
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