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Cruise the 40 rugged scenery of Apache trail

The Apache Trail is composed of 40 miles of rugged scenery with reservoirs, lakes, desert and mountains. The road moves through the Superstition Mountains and the city of Apache Junction Arizona sits at the junction. This side of the world is an ideal location for a movie and it features in Raising Arizona, starring Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter.

There are a some lost mines stories across America and the area around Apache Junction Arizona features in one of them. The legend of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine forms part of local folklore. Some people believe that it is just a story but others are convinced of its existence. The story goes that a gold mine is somewhere in the Superstition Mountains and people have been looking for it since 1892. The land is officially wilderness and mining is not allowed now. One of the most attractive versions of the legend says that Apache Indians mined the gold under the leadership of Chief Geronimo.

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Witness the Arizona Renaissance Festival

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a yearly event that runs from late winter until mid spring. Apache Junction Arizona is the closest town to the popular gathering. It’s a family allurement with a medieval amusement park and Renaissance Faire. It has a theatre, circus, a feast and an arts and crafts market. The crowds are drawn back to medieval times with jousting tournaments and the children love the petting zoo. Live music performances are organized and there are lots of food vendors.

The rich history of the desert is presented at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, where visitors can join guided tours and enjoy a picnic or cook on charcoal grills. There is an art gallery and a series of specialist gardens which composed of desert plants, a cactus garden, herb garden and a eucalyptus forest. It’s a great place to unwind in the scented rose garden and hummingbird and butterfly garden. The animal population is typical of animals found in the Apache Junction Arizona region that includes lizards, squirrels and there are many species of birds, including birds of prey.

Experience the holiday entertainment at Apache Junction Arizona

For entertainment, Barleen’s Arizona Opry offers dinner theatre and live music shows for every holiday. There are particular Christmas and New Year’s Eve shows and shows for Valentine’s Day and St.Patrick’s Day. A turkey dinner is served at the regular Thanksgiving Day matinee.

The families in the area are blessed in having the facilities at Prospector Park. The park permits the citizens of Apache Junction Arizona to play soccer, racquetball, tennis, basketball and volleyball. There are picnic places and playgrounds and hiking and horseback trails.

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