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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
The Fall Roundup – Arizona’s Cowboy History
As the first breezes of fall bring light rain to Payson, I know that they have been working longer and with more intensity on top
Hiking Trails In Gila County, Arizona
One of the best adventure opportunities in all of Arizona is exploring the hundreds of hiking trails in Gila County. From the trails along the
Exploring the Salome Wilderness – Gila County, AZ
This Wilderness was established in 1984 and contains approximately 18,530 acres, with a major canyon running practically its entire length. The upper reaches of Salome
