Show Low

Before we left for Africa, we made a quick run up to Show Low, Arizona to enjoy the hospitality of our good friends Carolyn and Murray and to escape the heat. Three hours northeast of Scottsdale and at close to 7000' elevation, Show Low offers quite a contrast in topography, weather and lifestyle. From desert brown to expanses of green, from 100+ dry to 70 degrees and daily rains, from an urban setting to country, the two city's may be in the same state, but that's about all they have in common.

On the other hand, as this photo shows, we weren't exactly roughing it in Show Low. Carolyn and Murray rented a really great three bedroom townhouse at a golf community called Torreon. The amenities at the property were excellent and we hope to find away to get the family up here at some point and are definitely thinking of using it a place to escape the heat if we are not traveling elsewhere.

One of the points of interest in Show Low is that is on the Mongollon Rim. It is a two hundred mile long escarpment that runs across northeastern Arizona. Ranging from 5000 to 8000 above sea level, it is full of ponderosa pine forests, mountain lakes and streams, and provides not only stunning views, but a vivid contrast to the desert Arizona most people picture when they think about the State.

Once one leaves the rim, the landscape changes into high range country with stunning vistas stretching as far as the eye can see.

The area is sparsely populated and one can travel for miles without coming across another vehicle. If you blink, you could miss the few towns you pass through.

This morning we will head back to the Valley. It was a great weekend with friends and it gave us a chance to spend time exploring this lovely, cool, green corner of Arizona.

 

 

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