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Climb through the Pinal Mountains, look over the Mogollon Rim, enjoy Roosevelt Lake and experience our history through the lens of Discover Gila County’s Blog articles.
The Zane Grey Cabin Dedication
Saturday, October 15 will be a day that will bring back memories to a few and commemorate a western author of long ago – who
Exploring Milk Ranch Point – Payson, Arizona
Over a hundred years ago a man by the name or Rial Allen ran a dairy near the East Verde River in which he called
Wildlife Encounters in Gila County, Arizona
The Tonto National Forest encompasses approximately 2.8 million acres ranging in elevation from 1300 feet near the lower Salt River to over 7,700 feet at
The Gordon Canyon Bridge – HWY 260
Northern & East Arizona was not always so easily accessible. It took monumental projects like the Gordon Canyon Bridge that would allow visitors from Payson
“Place of the Yellow Water” – Tonto Apache Tribe
The Tonto Apache Tribe is located adjacent to the town of Payson (originally named Te-go-suk, Place of the Yellow Water), in northwestern Gila County approximately
Exploring Point of Pines Lake – Gila County, Arizona
Point of Pines Lake is a beautiful 34-acre high mountain Lake surrounded by ponderosa pine forest. Travel along Indian Route 8 (1000 road) roughly 50
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
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
