Looking for a way to cool down this summer? How about a cool cruise on the Dolly Steamboat? Daily sightseeing cruises on beautiful Canyon Lake depart Tuesday through Sunday at Noon. Once aboard the Dolly Steamboat you will cruise secluded waterways and admire the gorgeous scenery of the Sonoran desert.

Known as the Junior Grand Canyon of Arizona, Canyon Lake flows between towering cliffs with secluded coves and hidden caverns. It is not uncommon to see bighorn sheep, coyote, deer, bobcats, mountain lions, as well as bald eagles and hawks from the decks of the steamboat, so be sure to bring your camera and binoculars.

Several other cruise options aboard the Dolly Steamer include the Twilight Dinner Cruise, where you will enjoy an amazing buffet as you watch the walls of the canyon glow like amber gems in the setting sun. Main entrees vary by night but can include tender filet mignon, succulent prime rib, tangy barbecue ribs or charbroiled rib eye steaks or a tasty vegetarian pasta. Then once each month, you can enjoy the Twilight Astronomy Cruise and rib eye dinner, hosted by astronomy expert and radio personality Dr. Sky.

President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Apache Trail and surrounding areas a national treasure and described the area as having the grandeur of the Alps, the glory of the Rockies and the magnificence of the Grand Canyon.

The Grimh family has been offering daily sightseeing cruises on the Dolly Steamer for over 20 years.