Discovering Haigler Creek in Gila County, Arizona.
Six miles north of the town of Young, Highway 288 crosses Haigler Creek, which eventually dumps into Tonto Creek at Bear Flats, near the boundary
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How A Small Town in Rural Arizona Put Aside its Racial Differences for the Good of the Game!
The town of Miami, Arizona, in the early to mid-1900s was known around the state for its basketball team. During the Depression, the team of
Chickens deserve their place in history, too!
In the history of the Tonto Basin, cows and horses have played a major role, as they were the main means of livelihood and transportation.
The Perfect Swiming Hole, mixed with a little Gila County History
Photo by DJ Craig – Article by Jayne Peace Pyle The Thomas Greer family came to AZ from TX in 1897 and settled along the
Who’s older Payson or Prescott? We are talking rodeo of course!
If it were not for the Covid -19 Pandemic that is going on in the world right now Payson would be celebrating rodeo week, culminating
What’s in a name? How did Southern Gila County Towns Establish their Names?
Have you ever wondered how a town or city came to be? Who came here first? Why did they come here? Why did they name
The Road To Adventure: The “Beeline” Highway
The little quaint town of Payson, Arizona in Gila County is a nature enthusiasts dream. Filled with tall ponderosa pines, vast lakes, rivers, streams, wildlife,
The 13 Ranch – A Pioneer Story
Written By Late Great Town of Payson Historian – Jinx Pyle On 10 September 1887, just six days after Andy Cooper/Blevins, former owner of the
Explore Knoll Lake on the Mogollon Rim
Are the mountains calling? There is nothing quite like an adventure to a new lake, river, or trail in Gila County. With hundreds of jaw-dropping
