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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.
Exploring the Sierra Ancha Wilderness in Gila County
First established in 1933 as a “Primitive Area,” this 20,850 acre wilderness is full of surprises, and is a pleasure to explore. While not large
Exploring Canyon Creek – Gila County, Arizona
Canyon Creek located in the Mogollon Rim area is one of the best Arizona trout streams. The upper portion of the Canyon Creek lies in
Henry Farrell – Gila County Cowboy
Henry attended school in Gisela from 1903 to 1909. Henry married Myra Odis Collins of Tonto Basin on February 5, 1920. They set up housekeeping
Apache History in The Tonto Basin
The Apaches living in the Tonto Basin area from about 1900 to 1930 were called “renegades” by the U.S. government because they would not live
5 Best Places to Explore in Gila County This Memorial Day Weekend!
In some parts of Arizona, you might feel like it’s summer all throughout the year, but alas, Memorial Day is considered to be the unofficial
Early Saloon’s in Gila County
We want to know what you know about these old time saloons in Gila County! We know a lot of you have a lot of
The Results of the Pleasant Valley War Between The Grahams-Tewksburys
The second change 1882 brought was the arrival of John and Tom Graham into Pleasant Valley. Ed Tewksbury met Tom Graham in Globe and learned
Water & The Tunnel
When I was a kid my family lived on the Cross V Ranch, headquartered in Star Valley. Our cattle allotments ran from Star Valley north
Discovering Potato Lake – Rim Country, Arizona
Potato Lake is a lake located just 8.2 miles from Pine, Arizona and is more of a place to hold a picturesque picnic rather than
