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The Apache Trail in Arizona was a stagecoach trail that ran through the Superstition Mountains. It was named the Apache Trail after the Apache Indians who originally used this trail to move through the Superstition Mountains.
The current Apache Trail links Apache Junction (33.4152°N 111.5807°W) at the edge of the Greater Phoenix area with Theodore Roosevelt Lake (33.6725°N 111.1531°W), through the Superstition Mountains and the Tonto National Forest.
Today, the majority of Apache Trail remains unpaved, turning into a dirt road a few miles up from Tortilla Flat, and continuing as such for nearly the full remainder of its length. The section east of Apache Junction is known officially as State Route 88. It is also the main traffic corridor through Apache Junction, turning into Main Street as the road passes into Mesa, and regains the Apache name by becoming Apache Boulevard in Tempe, ending at Mill Avenue. Prior to the completion of the Superstition Freeway in 1992, the Apache Junction portion of the Apache Trail was part of US Highway 60, which was rerouted to the Superstition Freeway once it was completed.
The Trail winds steeply through 40 miles (64 km) of rugged desert mountains, past deep reservoir lakes like Canyon Lake and Apache Lake. The narrow, winding road is unpaved from just east of the town of Tortilla Flat to Roosevelt Dam; there are steep cliff drops and little in the way of safety barriers. The trail requires caution when driving and it is not recommended for large RVs, SUVs, or caravans. Some large RV rental companies in the US do not allow their vehicles to be taken on this route.
(Wikipedia)
Die Apache Trail Historic Road, auch AZ 88 genannt, östlich von Phoenix rühmt sich großer historischer, kultureller und landschaftlicher Bedeutung. Sie führt über 116 Kilometer von Apache Junction nach Globe-Miami, wo sich die 63 Kilometer lange Gila-Pinal Scenic Road direkt anschließt, die zurück nach Phoenix führt.
Zwischen Apache Junction und dem Tonto National Monument gehört der Apache Trail zu den landschaftlich reizvollsten Routen in den USA. Die abenteuerliche Fahrt ist ein unvergessliches Western-Erlebnis. Theodore Roosevelt sagte bei der Einweihung des nach ihm benannten Staudamms sinngemäß: „Im Apache Trail treffen das Großartige der Alpen, die Pracht der Rocky Mountains und die Herrlichkeit des Grand Canyons zusammen.“
Der Apache Trail folgt einem alten Pfad der Apachen durch die Felsschluchten des Salt River, führt jedoch an der Canyon-Seite höher hinauf, weil der Canyon jetzt teilweise in den Fluten des Salt Rivers und den sich anschließend bildenden Seen ertrunken ist. Kurz nach 1900 wurde er als Versorgungsstraße für den Bau des Theodore-Roosevelt-Damms angelegt. Heute führt er an einer Reihe attraktiver State Parks und kleiner Orte entlang und gewährt Zugang zu den schönen Superstition Mountains.
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After a big winter storm in February, spring growth is getting a late start. Our short growing season might be shorter.
Each of these shots are of the same item, a trail in the back part of my land.
However I had to try more than one version as this shot begged for some different looks.
Hiking trails provide easy access to the Valee de Mai Nature Reserve on Praslin Island, Seychelles. The reserve`s famous coco-de-mer palms can live up to a thousand years and grow over 30 meters tall.
A four by eight lean-to with tarp extension provides safe haven for business in snow or rain. Trail provided and kept clear by weary hoomans.
40 exposure stacked.
40sec each exposure.
iso 400
D90+Tokina 116 @ 11mm f2.8
Phottix Timer
p/s: this shoot couse me Mosquito Bite like hell! next time jgn lupe bawak obat nyamok!
A wander around Amble on the Northumberland coast this week to check out some of the installations on a new sculpture trail.
This one is called 'Flock Sphere', created by Rob Mulholland.
The artist explained: "The sculpture has been created using cut stainless steel bird shapes that are interlocked and welded to form a three dimensional sphere. An open entrance on one side allows people the opportunity to enter the sphere and become part of the bird flock, thus creating an immersive and unique experience.".
This swift moving creek along the Cataract Trail feeds the Cataract Falls in the Mt Tamalpais watershed. A 3 shot HDR capture. The hike was around 6 miles round trip!
A trail in Rockbridge County, Virginia passes through a dense forest of deciduous and evergreen trees. With an opening in sight, an offer of a bit of warmth from the December sun, on this chilly morning, is welcoming…
A stunning gateway to Maine's capital city, the Kennebec River Rail-Trail follows the railroad right-of-way that once connected Portland to Augusta. The trail parallels the inactive railroad tracks, which have been maintained in the hope they will one day be used again. Granite quarter-mile markers mimic the original larger markers the railroad once used.
The trail led from deep shadow to brilliant sun, around and through shallow pools, into alcoves, along vertical cliffs--a delightful journey. Grand Staircase of the Escalante National Monument.
With the River Derwent just visible through the foliage, First Trans Pennine Express-liveried 68 032 'Destroyer' rolls round the Kirkham Abbey curve at the head of the 14.34 (SuO) Scarborough-Liverpool Lime Street working. @15.05
This trail follows the shoreline of a section of Lake Brantingham and proved a great place to have a short hike.
The Oregon Trail was the primary path of emigrant migration in the United States from the 1830s until the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. Up to half a million people took the path in hopes of a better life in the west.
This is Mitchell Pass at Scotts Bluff (now a national monument). The trail bottle-necked here and as a result the wagons ground ruts into the soft rock below that are still visible today.
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The Pipiwai Trail is a must stop along the Road to Hana. Walking through the bamboo forest, found on the second half of the trail, almost feels spiritual. It was fairly busy on the trail, but even so, I could wait a minute or two for people to pass and the trail to empty. Then I would experience a cathedral-like silence to revel in the moment before eventually starting back up the trail to Waimoku Falls.
Haleakala National Park, HI