| If you are visiting the Phoenix, Arizona area soon and | | | | everything in Tonto, and an ATV is the perfect way to |
| really want to see the beauties of the desert scenery | | | | see it. |
| first hand, why not rent some ATVs and make it a | | | | Bradshaw Mountains |
| memorable experience for the whole family? Here are | | | | Located just north of Phoenix, the Bradshaws are a |
| two great areas that are ATV-accessible and super | | | | great place to enjoy a guided ATV tour with the |
| popular with locals and visitors alike. | | | | whole family. You'll get a real feel for the desert as |
| Tonto National Forest | | | | you drive your vehicle across washes and beside |
| The trailhead to this gorgeous area is conveniently | | | | centuries-old Saguaro cacti. In this quiet atmosphere, |
| located in northern Scottsdale, so you don't even have | | | | you get a real feel for how ancient the desert truly is. |
| to go very far to get there. At a whopping 3 million | | | | A good guide will be able to tell you all about the ruins |
| acres, Tonto is the 5th largest forest in the whole | | | | found in this area and the ancient peoples who first |
| country and its varied topography is unmatched | | | | made Phoenix home. At the top of the mountains, you |
| anywhere. If you will be there in the summer, plan on | | | | will enjoy a breathtaking 360 degree view of the |
| spending a lot of time motoring along the Verde and | | | | whole area. |
| Salt Rivers as well as six man-made lakes. There are | | | | If you want to see the "real" desert, do it by ATV: it is |
| canyons to explore, desert trails to navigate, and | | | | a truly unforgettable experience. |
| breathtaking views to enjoy. There's a little bit of | | | | |