Horizons Online Edition

Issue date: 3/10/08 Section: Into the Wild

Media Credit: Joshua Martinez

Located within walking distance of the campus, Granite Dells is a place to relax and have some fun during any time of the year. For many students, the Dells are the first sight of the area surrounding the ERAU campus, and they become a refuge for the students throughout their stay. It is one of the few locations that you can have a complete outdoor experience in this part of Arizona.

The city of Prescott decided purchase Watson Lake and its spillover Willow Lake Reservoir in 1997 to form a recreational area. Both of these locations have pacjed the Granite Dells area with even more activities, such as kayaking, fishing, hiking, bouldering, climbing, and even sailing. Also, there are several developed day camping sites around both of the lakes.

There are no vehicle requirements to reach the Dells. However, there are locations that you could hike or climb that would be easier reached by vehicle. A mountain bike or horse can be used in most areas, except those reachable only by climbing.

Of all the places to go on foot around campus, Granite Dells is one of best to get away from the hectic college lifestyle. It is a place for everyone, from the experienced climber to the casual day hiker. Everyone, from young to old, can find something to enjoy about the treasure that is the Granite Dells, located right in our backyard.

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