Meet Albert Griffin – Texas Ranger & Arizona Lawman
Seventy three years ago (1932) on a Sunday afternoon, a blue darter hawk flew over the house and lit in a tall tree at the
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The History of the Copper Kettle
In 1923, with no bus service and few cars, attending a game at the nearest high school meant about a seven mile walk-few stopping places
Best Places to View the Fall Colors in Gila County, AZ
At this time of year Mother Nature ushers in cooler temperatures and breathtaking views in Gila County’s mountain ranges and surrounding Tonto National Forest. Arizona’s
The World Champion From Tonto Basin-George Cline
Being a cowboy is just different. It takes a level of courage, toughness and grit that is not subject to where you grew up or
Walter Lee Lovelady Part 1 – From Texas to Arizona
Walter Lee Lovelady was the oldest of six children born to James Pleasant Lovelady and Eunice Hale Lovelady. Walter was born September 10, 1891 in
A Cowboy Goes to War – Walter Lee Lovelady Part 2
From 1910 through 1913 Walter punched cows and broke horses for his good friend, Jess Chilson. It was during Walter’s stay with the Chilsons that
Things to Do in Roosevelt, Arizona
Sometimes the road less traveled makes for the best experiences and going out to Roosevelt Lake is one of those adventures that may prove to
Things to Do in Strawberry, Arizona
Welcome to the “Sweet Spot” of Arizona’s Rim Country. Do you love to get in touch with nature? Wrap your arms around one of the
The Constable – Walter Lovelady Part 4
Walter and Belle Lovelady took their baby son, Lawrence, and daughter, Dorothy to live at the house Walter built on the Lovelady Place. The home
