Steam-boating on Canyon Lake
The Dolly Steamboat has been managed by the Grimh family for
25 years. The boat was named after its
initial proprietors, Dolly and Paul Kennedy.
They began doing tours in 1983 until 1987 when the Grimh’s bought the
steamboat. Even though the Dolly didn’t reach
the waters until the 1980’s, people were enjoying boating on the lake since
1925. The first boat to hit the waters
that year was the 35 foot long S.S. Geronimo.
With its 35 horsepower engine, it traveled at a rate of 15 miles an
hour. This boat carried around 50 commuters
with the 5 man crew aboard. The Dolly is
much larger and can handle 142 people along for the ride and moves at a faster pace.
Check out their website for times and rates: http://www.dollysteamboat.com/
That looks like a fun way to spend an afternoon! The Superstition Mountains sound interesting. What's the story there?
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