"The Watcher of The Dells"

Massive boulders of ancient rock have weathered (exfoliated) into delicately balanced forms and fanciful shapes, reflected in the surface of Watson Lake. The scenic "Granite Dells" offer a great place for boating, picnicking or a stroll into time. Rock climbers tackle the challenging granite formations, (being very careful not to take them for granite!) Watson Lake Park, four miles north (of Prescott) on AZ-89, offers year-round day-use and summer weekend camping. Prescott is a "small" thriving city located (at 5,400') in the mountains of north-central Arizona, only 90 minutes, but a world away from metropolitan Phoenix. The climate is a delightful combination of FOUR moderate seasons with monsoon rains in the late summer and snow in winter producing an average of 19" precipitation (total) per year. The area is well-known for its wooded forests and pre-Cambrian ROCKS. This was taken at Watson Lake Park. Some call this granite formation "The Watcher of the Dells." December 18, 2008 AND while in Prescott, you might want to let your hair down!