Do you remember, before all the development, when Phoenix and surrounding areas were mostly desert? A trip to Sahuaro Lake will bring it all back. Thanks to Lynn Wood for organizing a very successful scenic trip Thursday on the Desert Belle at Sahuaro Lake.
As he piloted the boat, Captain John gave a well-educated talk sprinkled with humor remarking, “When I learned The Historical League was touring today, I made sure all my facts and stories were accurate.” True words as two of the most knowledgeable history members, Zona Lorig and Norma Jean Coulter, were sitting up front!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGFmHiUEXV1EU5VsEitS2Cl0-4HN-KI1hhilPusBE4nH0qrWt4sEi2dp9lFT6fUVn_cK44X0LwP6SMwsD2qH4GnMzMTsQighCk6xSL24LeF9LOLaDHTJFcvfydYLjwPxBVe79ZmHD0kXLTfiid1VQq8Kjdshu5n8ULQQ3JW9uRHLw6OacNfgmtILiQg/w370-h400/IMG_0102.jpeg) |
Zona Lorig, Norma Jean Coulter with her granddaughter |
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Enjoying the view before boarding, Ruth McLeod, tour organizer Lynn Wood, Sandy Loeffler, Mike Wood, Pat Christopherson |
Not a bad seat in the house as we toured Saguaro Lake on the Desert Belle. With 27 League members on board there was a lot of conversation and laughter as we soaked in the beauty of nature. The rock walls towered over the calm lake. A big horn sheep was sighted and we searched the sky for eagles but none on this day .![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJAQysg2UJuqzDFRjdYfQXIlmLL-PIjjnBAg34Ye5h07jYW1fapkJcgHsekr40JhtBg6ezRbjBPnBpDmXkQuA23eUo9yZzn8lf50pr8PWrvQUI2_0q3PAXAj66NfCW7f2s3qa3gWLnMjLL5AiEhvekhc49ZMND24GJQnTyfsN5sQooKXkE1EgBkOrpg/w400-h300/not%20a%20bad%20seat:passengers%20on%20boat%20lynn%20and%20mike.jpeg) |
Tour organizer Lynn and Mike Wood with Bonnie Newhoff, Zona Lorig and Norma Jean Coulter & granddaughter in row behind them
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Pat Christopherson and Sandy Loeffler
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Sue Eberle
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Julie Moore, President Chris Hacket, Sharron McKinney |
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Mariamne Moore and Scott |