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Entertainment & Arts / Entertainment Guide 2001
 

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ACCOMMODATIONS: Contact any of the White Mountains Chamber of Commerce for information on availability.

ARCHAEOLOGY:

  • Casa Malapais Pueblo - On SR 60 in Springerville (520) 333-5375.
  • Petroglyph Trail - Lyman Lake State Park, US 180, south of 
    St. Johns (520) 337-4441.
  • Puerco Ruin - Painted Desert (520) 527-6228.
  • Rattlesnake Point Ruin - Lyman Lake State Park, US 180, south of St. Johns (520) 337-4441.
  • Raven Site Ruins - South of St. Johns on US 180 (520) 333-5857

 

ATTRACTIONS:

  • Historic Home Tours - Snowflake (520) 536-4331.
  • Painted Desert & Petrified Fort - East of Holbrook on I-40, Northwest of St. Johns on US 180 (520) 524-6228.
  • Thunder Raceway - Show Low (520) 537-1111

 

AUTO TOURS:

  • Lake Mountain/Porter Mountain - Lakeside Ranger Station (Self guided tour cassettes at Lakeside Ranger Station). Springerville Volcanic Field - (520) 333-2123

 

BIRD WATCHING:

  • Becker Lake - Round Valley.
  • Big Springs Environmental Area - On Woodland Road in Pinetop-Lakeside.
  • Carnero Lake - Round Valley.
  • Greer Lodge - Greer.
  • Jacques Marsh - 2 miles north of Lakeside on Porter Mountain Road, West on Juniper to end.
  • Mexican Hay Lake - Round Valley.
  • Nelson Reservoir - Round Valley.
  • Pintail Lake - 4 miles north of US 60 on SR 77.
  • Woodland Lake Park - Pinetop-Lakeside. Woodland Road turnoff, off SR 260.

 

BOWLING:

  • Ponderosa Bowling Center - Wagon Wheel.
  • Show Low Bowl - Show Low.

 

CAMPING:

40 Campgrounds throughout the White Mountains. Check with the Forest Service Ranger Stations, Apache Tribe or local chambers of commerce for locations and availability or call 1-800-280-CAMP for camping information. (520) 368-5111.

 

CAMPS:

  • Camp Grace - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 537-2980. Camp Tatiyee for Handicapped Children - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 537-2421.
  • Camp Wilderness - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 368-5790.
  • Thunderhorse Ranch - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 368-5593.

 

COWBOY ACTIVITIES:

  • Numerous ropings, barrel races, team pennings, jackpots, calcuttas and rodeos are held in the White Mountains. Seasonal ranch work such as cattle dives, roundups and brandings can be viewed at times, especially in the Spring and Fall. Contact local chambers of commerce for information.

 

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING:

  • Camp Wilderness - Porter Mountain Road (Lessons). (520) 368.5790.
  • Circle B Market - Greer, SR 260 south on SR 273 (Lessons, Rentals) (520) 735-7540.
  • Hannagan Meadow - 22 miles south of Alpine on US 191 (520) 339-4384.
  • Pole Knoll - SR 260, west of SR 373 (520) 368-6700.
  • Sunrise Park Resort - SR 260, right on SR 273 (520) 735-7600.
  • White Mountain TrailSystem - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 368-6700.
  • Williams Valley - 11/2 miles northwest of Alpine, US 191 to FS Road 249 (520) 339-4384.

 

DOWN HILL SKIING:

FIRST AID:

  • Dial 9-1-1 for emergency assistance. Navapache Regional Medical Center - Show Low (520) 537-4375. White Mountains Communities Hospital - (520) 333-4368.

 

FISH HATCHERIES:

  • Alchesay - 15 miles south of Hon-Dah, 5 miles east (520) 338-4901. Blue River Fish Hatchery - Fishing permitted (520) 339-4404.
  • Williams Creek - 4 miles south of Hon-Dah, 9 miles east (520) 334-2346.

 

FISHING:

  • Unique Apache Trout and the Arctic Grayling (farthest point south) can be found in the area. Major lakes include: Greer Lakes, Nelson Reservoir, Big Lake, Luna Lake, Becker Lake, Crescent Lake, Sunrise Lake, Reservation Lake, Hawley Lake and Lyman Lake. Check Forest Service, Apache Tribe and local chambers of commerce for further information. X Diamond Ranch Trout Fishery - (520) 333-2346.

 

GALLERIES:

  • White Mountain Creekside Gallery - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 367-0779.
  • Evergreens on the Deuce of Clubs - Show Low (520 537-4483.
  • Greer Wood Products and Gallery - Greer (520) 735-7717.
  • K5 Gallery & Gift Shop - Springerville (520) 333-4323.
  • High Country Gallery - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 367-3916.

 

GAMING:

  • Charlie Clark's - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 367-4900.
  • Hon-Dah Casino - SR 260 at RR 73. 800-WAY-UP-HI.
  • RT's Black Bull - (520) 537-5581.

 

GOLF:

  • Alpine Country Club - 2 miles east of US 191/US 180 junction in Alpine. (Open to the public) (520) 339-4944.
  • Concho Valley Country Club - East of St. Johns off Highway 61 (private) (520) 337-4644.
  • Pinetop Country Club - 2 miles east of SR 260 in Pinetop-Lakeside (Open to the public). (520) 369-2461.
  • Show Low Country Club - SR 260 and Old Linden Road in Show Low (Open to the public ) (520) 537-4564.
  • Silver Creek Golf Club - Northeast of Show Low on White Mountain Lake Road (Open to the public) (520) 537-2744.
  • Snowflake Municipal Golf Course - 90 N. Country Club Drive, Snowflake (Private) (520) 536-7233.
  • White Mountain Country Club - 1 mile east on SR 260 in Pinetop-Lakeside (Private) (520) 367-4357.

 

HIKING/WALKING TRAILS:

  • The White Mountain TrailSystem covers nearly 180 miles between Pinetop-Lakeside, Linden and Vernon. For more complete information and maps of the TrailSystem, contact one of the White Mountains chambers of commerce.
  • Billy Creek Trails - Billy Creek - 21/2 mile loop - Pinetop-Lakeside.
    • Blue Ridge Trail - Pinetop-Lakeside.
    • Fool Hollow State Park - Show Low.
    • Mogollon Rim Overlook - Pinetop-Lakeside.
  • Woodland Lake Park Trails -
    • Woodland Lake Park, Pinetop-Lakeside - 6 miles of trails including 11/4 mile, wheelchair accessible paved loop.

 

HISTORICAL MUSEUMS/TOURS:

  • Apache Country Historical Museum - 180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns (520) 337-4737.
  • Butterfly Lodge Museum - (520) 735-7271.
  • Casa Malapais Archaeology Park - Springerville (520) 333-5375.
  • Fort Apache - Outside Whiteriver on the Apache Reservation (520) 338-4625.
  • Kinishba Ruins - 1 mile past Fort Apache on the right. (520) 338-4625.
  • Little House Museum - Round Valley (520) 333-2286.
  • Raven Site Ruin & Petroglyph Trail - Located between St. Johns and Springerville on US 180/191 (520) 333-5857 or (520) 333-2123.
  • Renee Cushman Museum - Springerville. Contact the Round Valley Chamber for information.
  • Smith Memorial Home - Snowflake. Stinson Museum - 102 N. First East. Snowflake (520) 536-4331.
  • Sustainal Living Home Tour - Taylor. Very low tech passive solar home with solar cooking, food drying, distilling, water heating and green house. By appointment only. $5.00 per person (520) 536-2269.
  • Taylor Museum - Taylor. Call Billie Daniels for an appointment (520) 536-4562.
  • U.S. Forest Service Walks & Talks - Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Springerville (520) 333-4372.
  • White Mountain Historical Park - Springerville.

 

HORSEBACK RIDING:

  • Porter Mountain Stables - (520) 368-5800. www.portermountainstables.com
  • Escudilla Outfitters - (520) 333-5942. J.D.
  • Equestrian - Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 368-5593.
  • Lee Valley Outfitters - (520) 735-7454. Pinetop
  • Lakes Stables - East of SR260 on Buck Springs
  • Road in Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 369-1000.
  • Bobkat Ranch - Linden (800) 821-1729.
  • Thunderhorse Ranch - (520) 368-5593.

 

HUNTING:

  • Archery, black powder and rifle seasons are available for black bear, dove, mule deer, proghorn antelope, rabbit, squirrel, trophy elk, wild turkey and other critters. Check with Arizona Game & Fish Department (520) 367-4281.

 

MOUNTAIN BIKING:

  • Call chambers of commerce for bike rental information.

 

MOVIES:

  • El Rio Theater - Springerville (520) 333-4590.
  • Lakeside Cinema - SR260 at Safeway Center,
  • Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 367-8867.
  • Town Square Theater - 1210 W. Cleveland, St. Johns (520) 337-4061.
  • Whiteriver Theater - SR73 in Whiteriver (520) 338-4600.
  • Winchester Theater - Show Low (520) 367-SHOW.

 

MULTI-USE TRAILS:

  • Hiking, backpacking, horseback ridging and mountain biking. Pole Knoll Trail System, Big Lake Loop, Williams Valley, Greer Trails, Terry Flat Loop, Mt. Baldy Wilderness Trail, Escudilla Lookout Trail and Hannagan Meadows Trail.

 

NATURE STUDIES:

  • Big Springs Environmental Study Area - On Woodland Road off SR 260 in Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 367-4290.
  • Butler Canyon Nature Trail - Greer. Iris Spring. Jacques Marsh - 2 miles north of Lakeside on Porter Mountain Road, west on Juniper to end (520) 367-4290.
  • Phelps Botanical Area. Pintail Lake - 4 miles north of US 60 on SR77.
  • Wenima Riparian Area. White Mountain Hereford Ranch - Round Valley.

 

NIGHT LIFE: Call chambers of commerce for information.

 

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:

  • Seasonal mushrooming, berry picking, pinion picking, wildflower photography, stargazing, elk viewing, prairie dog village at Becker Lake, bald eagle viewing (winter), fall foliage.

 

PICNICKING:

  • Fool Hollow Lake - Show Low.
  • Freeman Park - Taylor.
  • Lyman Lake State Park - US 180 south of St. Johns.
  • Pioneer Park - North Main, Snowflake.
  • Scotts Reservoir - North on Porter Mountain Road - Pinetop-Lakeside.
  • St. Johns City Park - St. Johns.
  • Woodland Lake Park - Woodland Road turnoff, off SR 260 - Pinetop-Lakeside.

 

POINTS OF INTEREST:

  • John Wayne's 26 Bar Ranch, Madonna of the Trail Pioneer Women Commemorative Statue, Fort Redondo, Fort Apache, White Mountain Historical Park, Lyman Lake State Park, Lone Wolf's Cabin, T.E.P. Power Plant, Coronado Generating Station, Round Valley Ensphere (dome), Round Valley Senior Citizen Park, Springerville Volcanic Field, Mexican Hay Lake Overlook. Check local chambers of commerce for directions.

 

RESTAURANTS:

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SAILING:

  • Lyman Lake - US 180, south of St. Johns. Sunrise Park Resort on SR 260, right on SR 273.

 

SHOPPING:

  • Silver Creek Farmers Market - Our Lady of the Snow Parking lot - Snowflake.
  • Local produce and plants, arts & crafts, performers,. Every Saturday, early spring through fall. (520) 536-3242.
  • Variety of Shopping Centers/Stores - Check with chambers of commerce for more information.

 

SNOWMOBILING:

  • Check with chambers of commerce and Parks & Recreation Departments for locations.

 

SOFTBALL:

  • Round Valley Recreation Center. Show Low Parks & Recreation (520) 537.2800.
  • Snowflake City Park - 1 block west of Main Street. Taylor City Park - 7 blocks west of Center Main.
  • Woodland Lake Park - Woodland Lake turnoff, off SR 260 (2 lighted diamonds).

 

SWIMMING:

  • Lyman Lake - US 180 south of St. Johns (520) 337-4441.
  • Round Valley Swimming Pool - Heated indoor pool - Eagar (520) 333-2238.
  • Show Low Family Aquatic Fitness Center - Adjacent to Show Low Park, US 60. Heated indoor pool (520) 537-2800.
  • Snowflake Swimming Pool - Snowflake (520) 536-2160.
  • St. Johns Swimming Pool - St. Johns City Park (520) 337-2225.

 

TENNIS:

  • Pinetop-Lakeside Golf & Country Club - charge to non-members.
  • Show Low City Park.
  • St. Johns City Park.
  • Woodland Lake Park - Woodland Lake turnoff, off SR 260, Pinetop-Lakeside.

 

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Arizona Stage Lines - Holbrook (520) 524-1629.
  • Kestrel Aviation
  • Springerville Car rental, charter flights, airport services (520) 333-5746.
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Show Low (520) 537-5144.
  • Fuller's White Mountain Motors - Show Low (520) 537-5761 Springerville (520) 333-4030.
  • Hatch Motor Car Rental - Show Low (520) 537-8887.
  • Sunrise Airlines - Show Low (520) 532-8888.
  • White Mountain Passenger Lines - (520) 537-4539.

 

VOLLEYBALL:

  • Freeman Park - Taylor.
  • Pioneer Park - Snowflake.
  • Ramsey Park - Eagar.
  • Show Low City Park.
  • St. Johns City Park.
  • Woodland Lake Park - Woodland Lake turnoff, off SR 260, Pinetop-Lakeside.

 

WALKING:

  • Dome Dawn Walking - Round Valley High School, Eagar (Indoor activity track. Available 6-8 a.m. before school each day).
  • Freeman Park - Taylor. Lyman Lake State Park - US 180 south of St. Johns.
  • Mogollon Rim Nature Walk- North of Pinetop-Lakeside on SR 260.
  • Raven Site - US 180 between Springerville and St. Johns -
  • Indian ruins night walk.
  • Contact your local chamber of commerce for additional walking areas or hiking trails.

 

WATER SPORTS:

  • Lyman Lake State Park - Between St. Johns and Springerville. Provides a less crowded place for power boating, water skiing (slalom course), wind surfing, jet skies, sailing, swimming, pontoon boars, fishing boats, boat rentals available.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION about these and other activities in the White Mountains, please contact any of the White Mountain Chambers of Commerce:

  • Pinetop-Lakeside (520) 367-4290.
    E~Mail- 
  • Show Low Regional (520) 537-2326 or (888) SHOW-LOW.
    E~Mail- 
  • Round Valley (Eagar/Greer/Springerville) (520) 333-2123.
    E~Mail- 
  • Snowflake/Taylor (520) 536-4331.
    E~Mail- 
  • St. Johns Regional (St. Johns/Concho) (520) 337-2000.
    E~Mail- 
  • White Mountain Apache Tribe (Hon-Dah Casino) 
    (800)WAY-UP-HI.
  • White Mountain Apache Tribe Office of Tourism (520) 338-1230

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