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Early Saloon's in Gila County
  • Jun 1
  • 1 min

Early Saloon's in Gila County

We want to know what you know about these old time saloons in Gila County! We know a lot of you have a lot of stories about living in...
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5 Best Places to Explore in Gila County This Memorial Day Weekend!
  • May 25
  • 7 min

5 Best Places to Explore in Gila County This Memorial Day Weekend!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect. No fires, charcoal grills, smoking outside of vehicles or shooting are allowed...
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Apache History in The Tonto Basin
  • May 25
  • 6 min

Apache History in The Tonto Basin

The Apaches living in the Tonto Basin area from about 1900 to 1930 were called “renegades” by the U.S. government because they would not...
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Henry Farrell - Gila County Cowboy
  • May 11
  • 5 min

Henry Farrell - Gila County Cowboy

Henry Farrell was an old-time cowboy and a true pioneer whose company I was privileged to experience. Henry was a small boy when his...
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Exploring Canyon Creek - Gila County, Arizona
  • May 9
  • 6 min

Exploring Canyon Creek - Gila County, Arizona

Canyon Creek located in the Mogollon Rim area is one of the best Arizona trout streams. The upper portion of the Canyon Creek lies in the...
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Exploring the Sierra Ancha Wilderness in Gila County
  • May 5
  • 7 min

Exploring the Sierra Ancha Wilderness in Gila County

First established in 1933 as a "Primitive Area," this 20,850 acre wilderness is full of surprises, and is a pleasure to explore. While...
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Jakes Corner - Where The Stage Stopped
  • May 3
  • 3 min

Jakes Corner - Where The Stage Stopped

The stagecoach stopped in 1916, and ever since then, parched, hungry and weary travelers have been stopping at Jakes Corner in Gila...
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Gisela Became Her Home - Ellen Neal Part 3
  • Apr 13
  • 5 min

Gisela Became Her Home - Ellen Neal Part 3

In Part 1, Ellen was born on the Brazos River in Texas, survived an attack by the Comanches, married a drifter, then married Will Neal....
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"All Hell Broke Loose!" - Ellen Neal Part 2
  • Apr 6
  • 7 min

"All Hell Broke Loose!" - Ellen Neal Part 2

In Ellen Neal, Part 1, we read that Ellen Jackson was born on the Brazos River in Texas in 1864. She grew up in the wilds of West Texas...
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Born on the Brazos - Ellen Neal Part 1
  • Mar 30
  • 7 min

Born on the Brazos - Ellen Neal Part 1

Eleanor Josephine Jackson, known as “Ellen,” was born August 7, 1864, along the Brazos River in Johnson County, Texas,. She was the first...
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Best Places to View Spring Wildflowers in Gila County
  • Mar 24
  • 5 min

Best Places to View Spring Wildflowers in Gila County

Every year, wildflower lovers look forward to the spring and summer blooms with great anticipation. The seasonal renewal of life offers...
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GUIDED RAFTING TOURS IN GILA COUNTY, AZ
  • Mar 16
  • 2 min

GUIDED RAFTING TOURS IN GILA COUNTY, AZ

Explore the magnificence of the Upper Salt River in Gila County Arizona! This remote, wilderness canyon is mostly only accessible by...
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PAYSON DEW WAS FAMOUS
  • Mar 10
  • 6 min

PAYSON DEW WAS FAMOUS

Story written and told by Stan Brown. Payson Dew, as Rim Country’s bootleg whiskey was known during Prohibition, was thought by some to...
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The Life of Christopher Creek Pioneers
  • Mar 2
  • 1 min

The Life of Christopher Creek Pioneers

Welcome to the Heart of Arizona. Discover the History below! Christopher Creek, Arizona is known around the Southwest for its picturesque...
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Mail in the Early Years of Gila County
  • Feb 2
  • 6 min

Mail in the Early Years of Gila County

To send a letter today, you must have a complete address, plus zip code and a 37-cent stamp. If any part of the address is incorrect, the...
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Mail in the Early Years
  • Feb 2
  • 6 min

Mail in the Early Years

To send a letter today, you must have a complete address, plus zip code and a 37-cent stamp. If any part of the address is incorrect, the...
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