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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 World Champion From Tonto Basin-George Cline
Being a cowboy is just different. It takes a level of courage, toughness and grit that is not subject to where you grew up or
Walter Lee Lovelady Part 1 – From Texas to Arizona
Walter Lee Lovelady was the oldest of six children born to James Pleasant Lovelady and Eunice Hale Lovelady. Walter was born September 10, 1891 in
A Cowboy Goes to War – Walter Lee Lovelady Part 2
From 1910 through 1913 Walter punched cows and broke horses for his good friend, Jess Chilson. It was during Walter’s stay with the Chilsons that
Things to Do in Roosevelt, Arizona
Sometimes the road less traveled makes for the best experiences and going out to Roosevelt Lake is one of those adventures that may prove to
Things to Do in Strawberry, Arizona
Welcome to the “Sweet Spot” of Arizona’s Rim Country. Do you love to get in touch with nature? Wrap your arms around one of the
The Constable – Walter Lovelady Part 4
Walter and Belle Lovelady took their baby son, Lawrence, and daughter, Dorothy to live at the house Walter built on the Lovelady Place. The home
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
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
