Thinking Outside the Box
“You ranch-raised kids are just different.” I gave Angela a questioning glance. I had known her for all of her life. My dad, Gene Pyle,
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Doc Holiday & Friends – The Ultimate Ranch Dog
It was back in 1961 when someone, whose name I can no longer recall, gave us a big pup about four months old. I was
Nino – The Grandson of Cochise
On October 14, 1872, Chief Cochise of the Chiricahua Apaches and General Oliver O. Howard of the United States Army signed a peace treaty. This
“Loose Some Sheeps” – The Joe Hurtado Story
When I was a kid, my Uncle Howard Childers, told me a story about a Mexican boy who lived in Payson during the 1920s. Although
History of the Kearny Area
EARLY HISTORY OF THE DUDLEYVILLE, WINKELMAN, AND HAYDEN AREAS The histories of these areas are closely related, as the three communities are very close together.
Discover the Salt River Canyon Wilderness in Gila County, AZ
The Upper Salt River runs through the Salt River Canyon Wilderness, often referred to as Arizona’s other Grand Canyon. While it lacks the size of
The History of Rodeo in Gila County, Arizona
Organizers of the first Payson Rodeo were Abraham Henson Meadows; known later as “Arizona Charlie” Meadows (1860-1932), who moved to the Rim Country with his
Bear Foot Trail – Pine, Arizona
Overview The Bear Foot Trail connects Highway 87 at 0.5 miles East of Strawberry to Pine Creek and the Pine Canyon Trail #26. The trail
Six Shooter Trail – Globe, Arizona
The Six Shooter Canyon Trail is challenging, beautiful, and has some fascinating history! Some historical accounts attribute the name “Six-Shooter Canyon” to the fact that
