Exploring the Mazatzal Wilderness
The Mazatzal Wilderness contains over 252,500 acres of the Tonto and Coconino national forests. Established in 1940 and expanded to its present size in 1984,
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David Douglas Gowan – Rim Country Legend
David Douglas Gowan, familiarly known as Uncle Davy, of Payson, Arizona, the discoverer of what is known as the Goodfellow Natural Bridge, on Pine Creek,
Discover Box Canyon in Gila County, Arizona
For millions of years, the spring-fed waters of Christopher Creek have been forming the Box Canyon. Creak waters spill from the base of the Mogollon
Settling Christopher Creek, Arizona
Before being known for its beautiful camping spots, refreshing swimming holes, and picturesque pine forest that brings thousands to Arizona’s Rim Country every year, the
Where did Payson, Arizona get its name?
Prior to giving the settlement of Payson, Arizona, its present name, it was called Long Valley. This was the more to distinguish it from other
Gila County Legend – Henry Farrell
Henry Farrell was an old-time cowboy and a true pioneer whose company I was privileged to experience. Henry was a small boy when his mother,
“The Homestead” – Rock Climbing in Gila County, Arizona
The Homestead features limestone sport climbing in a remote, serene, desert setting. There are presently over 250 single pitch routes ranging in difficulty from 5.7
Woods Canyon Lake – Your Next Weekend Adventure
Only two hours from Phoenix Arizona, the Woods Canyon Lake Recreation area is in the middle of an outdoorsman’s paradise with biking trails, hiking trails,
Arizona’s Mining Town – A History of Globe, Arizona
Globe, Arizona is known as one of the oldest mining towns in all of Arizona and the southwest. Mining is still one of the largest
