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Discover the Salt River Canyon Wilderness in Gila County, AZ
The Upper Salt River runs through the Salt River Canyon Wilderness, often referred to as Arizona’s other Grand Canyon. While it lacks the size of
The History of Rodeo in Gila County, Arizona
Organizers of the first Payson Rodeo were Abraham Henson Meadows; known later as “Arizona Charlie” Meadows (1860-1932), who moved to the Rim Country with his
Bear Foot Trail – Pine, Arizona
Overview The Bear Foot Trail connects Highway 87 at 0.5 miles East of Strawberry to Pine Creek and the Pine Canyon Trail #26. The trail
Six Shooter Trail – Globe, Arizona
The Six Shooter Canyon Trail is challenging, beautiful, and has some fascinating history! Some historical accounts attribute the name “Six-Shooter Canyon” to the fact that
Gila County Rodeo Reunion
Our expectations were high. We hoped the rodeo cowboys and cowgirls who participated in Payson’s Rodeos from the 1950s through the 1970s would gather to
THE BATTLE GROUND RIDGE OR DRY WASH FIGHT
The last real Indian raid in Arizona occurred July 17, 1882. This was started by a band of renegade White Mountain Indians ambushing a detachment
Exploring the Mazatzal Wilderness
The Mazatzal Wilderness contains over 252,500 acres of the Tonto and Coconino national forests. Established in 1940 and expanded to its present size in 1984,
David Douglas Gowan – Rim Country Legend
David Douglas Gowan, familiarly known as Uncle Davy, of Payson, Arizona, the discoverer of what is known as the Goodfellow Natural Bridge, on Pine Creek,
Discover Box Canyon in Gila County, Arizona
For millions of years, the spring-fed waters of Christopher Creek have been forming the Box Canyon. Creak waters spill from the base of the Mogollon
