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	DISCOVER ... ARIZONA'S "WHITE MOUNTAINS" UP HERE, THE BIG ONES DON'T "GET AWAY!" Would you expect to find a Hunter's & Fisherman's Paradise in Arizona ? Fifty sparkling lakes and 500 miles of cold, clear Trout Streams ? A rare Trout found nowhere else in the world ? Arctic Grayling this far south ? World Class Fly Fishing Schools ? Easy catches for kids and the inexperienced (poles provided) ? Elusive Lunker Trout ?

WILD LIFE	Yes! It's all here in the unspoiled, easily accessible high country of Arizona's White Mountains! Would you believe easy-to-spot, free roaming Elk Herds guarded by record setting Trophy Bulls? Bald Eagles? Pronghorn antelope lazing by the highway? Bighorn sheep, a myriad of Birds, Bears and more? They're all here. Bring your cameras!

PLAY TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT	Snow in Arizona? And how ! Outdoor Recreation? Wow! You can fly down three mountains with some of the finest ski slopes in the western U.S. Sunrise Park Resort offers a wide range of 65 runs for all levels of skiers. Snowboarding and Tubing add extra thrills. If solitude is your thing, ski miles of groomed and back country trails at several winter recreation areas. Enjoy old-fashioned sleigh rides. Try Snowcatting or Snowmobiling. Mix that with Wind-Surfing or Water-skiing a slalom course on an uncrowded lake! Please Visit Our Home Page for Ski Reports

THE BACK COUNTRY	Learn from an expert Guide and Outfitter on a Back-Country Pack Trip. Hike wilderness paths, Backpack, follow a Mountain Bike Trail, take a Llama to lunch, camp with kids, or mount up and enjoy the Forest on horseback. Play Golf through Aspen Groves at 8,300 ft. ( Don't count the extra strokes if you bounce your ball off of an Elk)!

SAVOR OUR INCREDIBLE BEAUTY	Bathe your spirit in our open spaces and clean air. Soak yourself in true silence. See forever from our mountain tops. Sail on our sea of wildflowers. Wander through a shower of sunlit golden leaves. Lose yourself in the deepest colors of any sunset ever, silhouetted against the intriguing shapes of extinct volcanoes. And then there are the stars, more stars than you've ever seen! Here by the high elevation headwaters of the Little Colorado, the Black, and the White Rivers, are High Alpine Meadows ringed by Fir, Spruce, and Aspen. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and the White Mountain Apache Reservation are part of the largest continuous stand of Ponderosa Pine in the U.S. Through it winds the historic Coronado Trail, one of the Nations top ten Scenic Byways. You are insulated by hundreds of miles of gently rolling mountain grasslands split now and then by rugged canyons and higher peaks. It's an abundant country that has long sustained our people. Renew your spirit here in the friendly White Mountains.

EXPLORE OUR INTRIGUING PAST	Where else can you climb an ancient hidden stone stairway? Brush earth away from the outline of an ancient pot? Trek to Fort Apache or view a Rembrandt? Don't miss: Casa Malpais Archaeological Park ... A Mogollon Ceremonial Site with a very large rectangular Kiva, underground chambers, Tether Rock for Raptures & more. Raven Site Ruins: This 800 room pueblo was a major Pottery Production and Trade Site. Join in Lab and Field work, or research that is conducted here on deciphering Pottery Designs. Visit the Little House Museum- an authentic presentation of Ranching, Outlaws, and Pioneer History. Also shown are rare, working old time Musical Instruments. At the Rene Cushman Museum located on a working cattle ranch, you can marvel at a Rembrandt, Paderewski's piano, and other fine European Art and Antiques. (Some Activities & Seasonal Tours). White Mountains, 2003 Calendar of Events.

SEE THE WILD WEST AT ITS VERY BEST.	The legends still live. Be a part of them! Less than one hundred years ago, there were no fences within 300 miles of Springerville. This once remote area was a haven for the Clantons, the Smith Gang, Butch Cassidy, and others. Lawlessness prevailed. Cowboys of the huge "24" and "Hashknife" outfits rode in our mountains and Apache bands roamed freely.

THE HIGHLAND VALLEYS OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS.	This is truly John Wayne country. Years after the pioneers tamed the land, the "Duke" himself owned a Cattle Ranch and rode the range here. Visitors can talk with residents today who can personally recall history or family (one generation back), that lived in those wild times. Today, this very recent pioneer heritage is much in evidence. Five small towns in the area all nestle in beautiful, historic highland valleys each with its own distinct personality. Alpine, the "Alps of Arizona" in Bush Valley; tiny Nutrioso whose name means "Beaver Bear", Springerville and Eagar share "Round Valley" protected at the foot of the mountains, and beautiful "Greer Valley" with its Log Lodges and trio of lakes. Proud, independent descendants of Mexican settlers, Mormon Pioneers, European Immigrants, and White Mountain Apaches join together in offering Old-time Western Hospitality. Step back in time and feel the charm of a simpler, nicer America. You won't find hype or commercialization here. This remaining bit of the true west is inhabited by hard working, family oriented folks in touch with and appreciative of the land. Many still ranch and farm, have cattle drives, roping's, and eat their meals from a Chuck Wagon. Now that's the real thing! A special atmosphere found only in small towns enhances the area rodeo's, parades, and festivals. Newcomers instantly feel at home. Join right in! Take a part of this special place with you to keep in your heart forever! \| Scenic Attractions \| What to Do \| Greer \| Trails \| Activities \|