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Copyright: Gila County - All Rights Reserved
Copyright: Arizona State Parks - All Rights Reserved
Copyright: Gila County - All Rights Reserved
NATIVE AMERICAN ADVENTURE ITINERARY
Photo Courtesy: San Carlos Apache Tribe
Photo Courtesy: San Carlos Apache Tribe
Copyright: DJ Craig - All Rights Reserved
Photo Courtesy: San Carlos Apache Tribe
Adventure Highlights:
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Tribal Gaming: Apache Gold Resort & Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
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Native American History & Culture
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200-room prehistoric Salado masonry pueblo
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Native American cliff dwellings
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Ancient settlements like the "Mogollons" at Shoofly Indian Ruins
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Largest Travertine Bridge in the World
History:
Living up to its slogan, Gila County has always been a wild country. It was once home to 1,000's of different Native American settlments. The area was literally surrounded by the Sinagua to the north, the Anasazi to the northeast, the Mogollon to the southeast, the Salado to the south, and the Hohokam to the southwest. This adventure will guide you through their ancient lives. Welcome to Arizona's Wild History.
ITINERARY & MAP
QUICK FACTS
DURATION
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1, 2 or 3 days
DESTINATION
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United States
BEST TIMES
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
ADVENTURE TYPE
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Ups and downs
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Rock Climbing
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Trails
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Remote Wilderness
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Possible weather (Could be hot or cold)
MINIMUM AGE
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All ages
VIDEO
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS
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Credit: Cameron Davis
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Must Do
Special Events
Credit: Cameron Davis
Find a special event to add to your Itinerary. Gila County has hundreds of events that happen year round including rodeo's, parades and more.
Museum Tour
Itinerary
Credit: Cameron Davis
Discover Gila County's rich history and heritage by taking the Museum Tour. Everything from mining to Zane Gray history, pioneers, miners and cowboys.
