Penny:

US Hwy 89-A from just south of Flagstaff to Sedona follows the course of Oak Creek as it descends from the tall pines of the Colorado Plateau to the scrub oak and pinon pines of Red Rock Country. Families from Phoenix and as far away as Tucson frequently visit Oak Creek Canyon, especially Slide Rock, to cool off and play in the creek's cooling waters. AND, as Dave points out, access primo locations from which to photograph.

Long held as among the most scenic drives in the state, I have been saddened to see that its lush pine forests have suffered greatly from years of drought and bark beetle infestation. But, as Dave's photo's make clear, still beautiful.

I think it is difficult to get lost, but then again, I've got a GPS.

Jim