Are you up to the challenge of The Devil's Chasm Salado Cliff Dwelling?

Story and photo by Alan Hudson

by Rim Country Rover Alan Hudson

Earlier this year I stood near Aztec Peak, looking east, down into the Sierra Ancha Wilderness, imagining all the Native American ruins nestled in the various canyons along Cherry Creek. Last weekend I finally visited one of the well-preserved ones: The Devil’s Chasm Salado Cliff Dwelling.

See Alan Hudson's story of his recent adventure at the Devil's Chasm Salado Cliff Dwelling on the Payson Daily Bugle's Rim Country Rover Page. 

Rim Country Rover Alan Hudson and Major go to Bear Canyon Lake

Major explores the shore of Bear Canyon Lake

Photo by Alan Hudson

Rim Country Rover Alan Hudson says go to Bear Canyon Lake during the week

Excerpt from Alan Hudson's article:

"There are two parking lots at Bear Canyon Lake: The first one has restrooms and is a little closer to the lake than the second. A primitive bench just a few feet down the trail from the first parking lot offers a premature rest with a picturesque view of the water framed by Ponderosas.  A very short (but steep) hike is necessary to get to the water from the second parking lot and the trail is a bit rough. The lake is about 45 miles from Payson. Go there during the week."

Read about Alan Hudson's adventure at Bear Canyon Lake on our Rim Country Rover Page.

Alan R. Hudson is our Rim Country Rover - follow his adventures with his dog, Major

Major tests the waters of Reynolds Creek.  Story and photo by Alan R. Hudson

The Short Way Up Aztec Peak

by Alan R. Hudson 

The region between the town of Young and the Salt River holds many outdoor pleasures and, early in the season, gets little traffic.  Be prepared for a bumpy ride for a good part of the trip—a good portion the 150 mile, round trip isn’t paved. Our destination was Aztec Peak.  Read about Alan's and Major's adventures in the Rim Country on our Rim Country Rover Page.