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
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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
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
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
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
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
