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Any suggestions for breathtaking scenery appreciated. One area I'm not sure of is [b]Phoenix[/b]. Someone told me about the Superstition Mountain(s?) but I can't find them on the map.
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The Superstitions are just east of Apache Junction. Look up "The lost Dutchman's mine", it is supposed to be in the Superstitions. A couple of turist traps out there, but I have never stoped at them.
Basicly, when in Phoenix, take US60 east, exit at Idaho Rd, go north to Apache Trail (SR 88) and follow it north east.
If you do this, I would recommend continuing on Apache Trial up to Canyon Lake and out to Tortilla Flat to have lunch at the Post Office (the resturant is the post office, no guns allowed).
Apache Trail is listed as a senic route. I take my motorcyle up there for fun every couple of months, nice twisty road [:)] Real easy day trip.
On your way to Flagstaff, stop at Montezuma's Castle/well, just north of Camp Verde off of Interstate 17. Great place to take the kids and see indian ruins. Only takes an hour or two to see the ruins. Montezuma's Well is about a mile or two north of the Castle.
You have to try swing out to the Grand Canyon, even though it is west of your goal of Colorado. I personally refer to it as the "big hole in the ground", but it really is beutiful. I just should have been taken there when I was 7. At that age I didn't appreciate how majestic it was.
Check out [url]www.arizona.com[/url] for some more suggestions. Have fun in AZ!