Mesa / Apache Junction KOA Journey Campground Blog

Hiking in Arizona

8/2/2023

Hiking in Arizona is an experience that every nature lover should have. The state is filled with beautiful, diverse landscapes that make for an unforgettable hike. The Grand Canyon is undoubtedly the most famous hiking spot in Arizona, but plenty of other trails are worth exploring closer to the...

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The Salt River

7/11/2023

The Salt River is a major river in Arizona, and it plays an important role in the history and culture of the state. Here are some interesting facts about the Salt River in Phoenix:The Salt River is actually a freshwater river, but it gets its name from the fact that it flows over large salt deposits...

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Spring Training in Phoenix

7/10/2023

Reservations at the Mesa Apache Junction KOA fill up quickly for January, February, and March.  One of the attractions is Spring Training.  The crowds roar during one of Arizona’s top tourist destinations within the Greater Phoenix area - Spring Training.  The MLB’s Cactus League hosts 15 different...

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The Mighty Saguaro

6/20/2023

One question we consistently receive is how to pronounce ‘saguaro’.  The answer is, Sa-WAH-ro.  The saguaro is a majestic cactus that is also a refuge for animals.  The saguaro cactus is extremely slow growing.  In the first eight years of its life, a saguaro only grows approximately 1 to 1.5 inches...

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How did Apache Junction get the name?

6/14/2023

The Apache Trail arose at an intersection on an unpaved stagecoach trail.  The Trail was named after the Apache Indians who originally used it to move through the Superstition Mountains. In the 1880’s gold was discovered. A mining camp grew at this intersection. The camp became a town and was...

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What is the Apache Trail?

6/14/2023

The Apache Trail, or AZ 88 as it is officially known, is part of a scenic byway that was opened to the public in 1922.  The Trail location is now a historical landmark.  It is part of a 120-mile-long (190 km) "circle trail" that began and ended in Apache Junction.  Most of the Apache Trail is...

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