Arizona Off the Beaten Path® by Carrie Frasure

Author:Carrie Frasure
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780762761661
Publisher: Globe Pequot

Mogollon Rim Overlook

If you visit the forest, be sure to take the Mogollon Rim Overlook Trail, which is accessible from AZ 260. This easy, 1-mile hike through pine forest affords magnificent canyon views where you’ll be tempted to sit, listen to the wind, and observe the squirrels. The squirrels seem to like watching people, too—just don’t move too fast.

Settled in 1878, Snowflake (928-536-4331) was one of the first Mormon communities founded in Arizona. Believe it or not, it wasn’t named after an ice crystal—rather, it was built by Erastus Snow and William J. Flake. Flake was responsible for the actual acquisition of the land. He bought the land from rancher James Stinson, only to discover it also had been given to the Santa Fe Railway, and then to the Hashknife Ranch. Like many Mormon settlers in Arizona, Flake met with hostility regarding his religious beliefs and, in 1884, he was arrested for polygamy and spent some months in the gruesome Yuma Territorial Prison.

The town follows Brigham Young’s City of Zion design—wide boulevards and neatly squared-off city blocks. Today in the downtown area, many of the original homes—ranging in style from Greek revival to Victorian to bungalow—look exactly as they did more than one hundred years ago. You can take a self-guided tour of the exterior of the historic homes year-round. You can also arrange for an interior tour of several of the homes Tue through Sat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule a tour, call the Stinson Pioneer Museum at 928-536-4881. The museum, which is located at 102 N. First St. East, offers exhibits of artifacts and photos from Snowflake’s frontier days. Every July the community celebrates its heritage with Pioneer Days, when there are guided house tours by costumed Snowflake residents, parades, theatrical productions, and other activities.

For a relaxing base to explore the area, check into the Osmer D. Heritage Inn Bed & Breakfast (928-536-3322 or 866-486-5947; www.heritage-inn.net) at 161 N. Main St. Choose from eleven charming rooms decorated with country provincial flair. Guests are treated to a full gourmet breakfast, evening snacks, and an exercise room complete with an indoor hot tub. Rooms range from $95 to $150. Reservations are highly recommended.

Situated along AZ 61, St. Johns (928-337-2000; www.stjohnschamber.com), the Apache County seat, prides itself on having a major Equestrian Center (928-337-4517) located next to the airport. The center has facilities for cross-country competition, dressage, and other events; however, no riding rentals for visitors are offered here. Call to find out if any horse shows are scheduled during your visit to the White Mountains. The Apache County Museum (928-337-4737) is also located here at 180 W. Cleveland Ave. Artifacts of the area’s history and prehistory—including a 24,000-year-old set of woolly mammoth tusks— are on display. The museum is open Mon through Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours are available upon request.

For a cool summer treat, enjoy water sports at one of the largest lakes in northeastern Arizona at Lyman Lake State Park. Located 11 miles south of St.

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