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The White Mountains

Come to the "Other Arizona" and explore an outdoor wonderland created by Mother Nature. The higher mountain elevation ensures cool, comfortable temperatures. Summer is the perfect time for golfing, hiking, boating, fishing bird-watching or just plain relaxing. Enjoy the vast expanses of forest, over 500 miles of trout streams in numerous lakes and waterways, an abundance of wildlife including elk, deer and antelope, and spectacular scenery.

If you prefer the great indoors, then try browsing through any number of antique shops and art galleries. Of course you can also opt to just stay put at a wonderful bed & breakfast and relax, read a book or enjoy interesting conversations with your innkeeper.

The communities of the White Mountains all have their own unique setting and history. Heber/Overgaard is a growing area with great hiking and small town atmosphere just as you crest the rim. Show Low was named for a card game between two feuding ranchers and now the largest, most commercial center for the area. Pinetop/Lakeside is a prime spot for summer golf and home to some great antique shops and restaurants. Greer is a main street paradise with fantastic scenery and hiking, as well as close to the Sunrise Ski Resort. Springerville/Eagar is home to the third largest volcanic field in the U.S. The volcanic field stretches from just east of Springerville to Show Low and from Greer to just south of St. John's. What a wonderful geologic adventure!

The White Mountains were originally settled by the Apaches, then later inhabited by pioneers and cowboys. It is home to a rich cultural heritage. Why not experience the diversity of this great state and spend some time this summer in the White Mountains - the "other" Arizona.

Call ahead for B&B reservations, especially on weekends. See our inns listed under Rim Country/White Mountains.

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