Joe Bassett – World Champion Team Roper & Gila County Cowboy
Joe Bassett (1911-1973) was a top cowboy both on the range and in the arena. The highlight of his career came in 1942 when he
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Best Mountain Biking Trails in Payson, Arizona
The best thing about mountain biking in Gila County, Arizona is how each trail takes your breath away — not just from all the uphill
Famous Cowboys: Leroy Tucker
In 1884 the sport of Rodeo was born in Arizona’s Rim Country and has never missed a year since that time. Some of the world’s
Mail in the Early Years of Gila County
To send a letter today, you must have a complete address, plus zip code and a 37-cent stamp. If any part of the address is
The Life of Christopher Creek Pioneers
Welcome to the Heart of Arizona. Discover the History below!
PAYSON DEW WAS FAMOUS
Story written and told by Stan Brown. Payson Dew, as Rim Country’s bootleg whiskey was known during Prohibition, was thought by some to be ‘the
GUIDED RAFTING TOURS IN GILA COUNTY, AZ
Explore the magnificence of the Upper Salt River in Gila County Arizona! This remote, wilderness canyon is mostly only accessible by raft, not road. By
Best Places to View Spring Wildflowers in Gila County
Every year, wildflower lovers look forward to the spring and summer blooms with great anticipation. The seasonal renewal of life offers fragile patterns of color
Born on the Brazos – Ellen Neal Part 1
Eleanor Josephine Jackson, known as “Ellen,” was born August 7, 1864, along the Brazos River in Johnson County, Texas,. She was the first child born
