This page contains information about and pictures of an Elderhostel program at Apache Lake Resort near Apache Junction, Arizona

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You may wish to view the pictures of Apache Lake by Jack Shevlin. Jack and Beryl Shevlin were members of our Elderhostel group.

Photos by Sandra M. Cobb

Apache Trail

Apache Lake seen from Apache Trail	Comments
	View of Apache Lake from the Revis Trailhead  The Apache Lake Resort is only accessable from the Apache Trail. This trail is really a gravelled road that provides remarkable scenic views for passengers, but terror for drivers. See more about the Apache Trail

Nature Walk

Saguaro Cactus	Comments
	Naturalist Mike Seidman discussed the variety and challenges to the birds, wildlife and plants in the Salt River and Apache Trail environments. After this presentation, Mike led us through a nature walk. See more about the Nature Walk

Apache Lake Geology

Apache Lake Geology	Comments
	Geology Lecture  Geologist Jas Jones described the varied geological processes to be found in the Apache Lake Area. Following this lecture, we were shown some of these formations that can be seen from the lake.  See more about the Geology Boat trip

Trip to Tonto National Monument

View from the Tonto National Monument looking towards The lake
	William Morrison provided a history of the Roosevelt Dam after which we boarded a bus for a trip to Roosevelt Dam and Tonto National Monument, See more about the Tonto National Monument and Roosevelt Dam trip

Bird Walk

Phainopepla
	Barbara Morrison led a bird walk to the area just south of the main resort complex. See more about the Bird Walk

Links
	Apache Lake pictures by Jack Shevlin
	Apache Trail
	Tonto National Monument
	Roosevelt Dam
	Bryce Thompson Arboretum
	Desert Flowers
	Tonto National Forest Information

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