Arizona 2011 Official Visitor's Guide - (Page 64)

ROBERT SILBERBLATT WINTER SPORTS Snow may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Arizona, but think again. More than two million acres of high-elevation pine forest punctuated with mountain ranges turn large swathes of Northern Arizona a cool white every winter. Top spots to schuss include Arizona Snowbowl, in the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, with 32 runs appealing to all skill levels; Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation Area, in the Kaibab National Forest near Williams, fun for families with its snowboarding playscapes; and the huge Sunrise Park Resort outside Greer in the White Mountains— its 65 runs are spread over three peaks. When Southern Arizonans want to experience the seasons as most of the country knows them, they head for the White Mountains, laced with lakes, thicketed with forests and dotted with small rural towns. Most outdoor activities center around Pinetop-Lakeside, which also has the most dining and lodging options. Show Low’s camping areas and fishing lakes attract anglers in search of Arizona’s state fish, the Apache trout. Tiny, woodsy Greer is a romantic getaway. The scenery shifts into high desert around the twin towns of Springerville and Eager, and back to alpine (including a town of that name) when you head south along the spectacular Coronado Trail Scenic Byway, 123 adrenaline-pumping miles of pine forest and sharp switchbacks. NICK BEREZENKO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS m The picturesque White Mountains offer endless opportunities for fishing, hiking and camping. AOT/JOEL GRIMES m Strap on your skis or snowboard for a wintry day at Arizona Snowbowl, north of Flagstaff. Transport service across the Colorado River was established at Lees Ferry in the early 1870s so that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) could fulfill their mission to settle the Colorado Plateau. Such towns as Joseph City, Taylor, St. Johns, Concho and Eagar were founded during this era, as was Snowflake, the best place to o Snowflake’s John learn about this region’s Mormon heritage. Several historic A. Freeman home exemplifies a typical homes in Snowflake have exhibits relating to the pioneer 1890s home. families of town founders Erastus Snow and William Flake. At Pipe Spring National Monument, in the remote Arizona Strip en route from Utah to Lees Ferry, you can tour a fortress-turned-dairy-farm built by Mormon pioneers. Pioneer History POPULATION ELEVATION (IN FEET) FLAGSTAFF FORT APACHE FORT DEFIANCE FREDONIA GANADO GRAND CANYON GREER 60,222 111 4,061 1,125 1,505 1,460 150 6,903 5,056 6,834 4,672 6,384 6,886 8,356 HEBER-OVERGAARD HOLBROOK HOTEVILLA JOSEPH CITY KAYENTA KEAMS CANYON KYKOTSMOVI VILLAGE 2,722 5,081 767 1,465 4,922 260 776 6,604 5,082 6,319 5,007 5,640 6,188 5,682 LUPTON MANY FARMS PAGE PINETOP-LAKESIDE ROUND ROCK SECOND MESA SHOW LOW 1,000 1,548 6,928 4,536 601 814 12,324 6,188 5,312 4,350 6,795 5,334 5,702 6,322 CITY ALPINE CAMERON CHINLE EAGAR 64 1,000 978 5,366 4,488 8,012 4,216 5,522 7,083 Arizona 2011 Official State Visitor’s Guide

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Arizona 2011 Official Visitor's Guide
Arizona State Map
Contents
Arizona Celebrates 100 Years
Bring the Kids
Made in Arizona
Celebrating Culture & Community
Calendar of Events
Phoenix & Central Arizona
Regional Map
Resource Guide
Activities & Attractions Listings
Accommodations
RV Parks
Golf
Tucson & Southern Arizona
Regional Map
Resource Guide
Activities & Attractions Listings
Golf
RV Parks
Accommodations
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona
Regional Map
Regional Map
Resource Guide
Resource Guide
Activities & Attractions Listings
Activities & Attractions Listings
Accommodations
Accommodations
RV Parks
RV Parks
Arizona’s West Coast
Arizona’s West Coast
Regional Map
Regional Map
Resource Guide
Resource Guide
Activities & Attractions Listings
Activities & Attractions Listings
Accommodations
Accommodations
RV Parks
RV Parks
North Central Arizona
North Central Arizona
Regional Map
Regional Map
Resource Guide
Resource Guide
Activities & Attractions Listings
Activities & Attractions Listings
Accommodations
Accommodations
Golf
Golf
RV Parks
RV Parks
Smart Traveler
Smart Traveler
Arizona Visitor Centers
Arizona Visitor Centers
Arizona Mileage Map
Arizona Mileage Map

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