We walked down from our rental to the street where homes overlook Lake Odell. Some owners have visions of grandeur.
Also, many people have a love for the local wildlife. Homes on one side of the street look out to the lake, while homes on the other side back up to Coconino National Forest.
The trail was very easy to walk. The lake is man made and is part of the flood control system. The golf course is on the other side of the dam and is all considered flood plain. One home we looked at (only a drive by, not inside) had a really good price - turns out it was just barely included in the flood plain. We were told that none of the homes have ever flooded, but all of the condos and homes anywhere near the golf course are all considered as requiring flood insurance.
The Pinewood Property Owners Association (not an HOA, just a non-profit organization that tries to improve things around town) have raised money and placed benches around town. One was out on the trail. We stopped there and could hear and see the ducks and geese on the lake - but they were too far away to take photos with the cameras in our phones.
We had a pleasant three mile hike in good weather before the remnants of Hurricane Lorena hit the area - midday temps dropped into the 40s, and we had a lot of rain and wind. I also got alerts on my phone about the storm, including one from the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix telling all guests, volunteers and staff to take shelter.
Also, many people have a love for the local wildlife. Homes on one side of the street look out to the lake, while homes on the other side back up to Coconino National Forest.
The trail was very easy to walk. The lake is man made and is part of the flood control system. The golf course is on the other side of the dam and is all considered flood plain. One home we looked at (only a drive by, not inside) had a really good price - turns out it was just barely included in the flood plain. We were told that none of the homes have ever flooded, but all of the condos and homes anywhere near the golf course are all considered as requiring flood insurance.
The Pinewood Property Owners Association (not an HOA, just a non-profit organization that tries to improve things around town) have raised money and placed benches around town. One was out on the trail. We stopped there and could hear and see the ducks and geese on the lake - but they were too far away to take photos with the cameras in our phones.
We had a pleasant three mile hike in good weather before the remnants of Hurricane Lorena hit the area - midday temps dropped into the 40s, and we had a lot of rain and wind. I also got alerts on my phone about the storm, including one from the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix telling all guests, volunteers and staff to take shelter.
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