An outdated building that could use some updates, but glad we had this space for this weekend's…read moreconference. Everything was in working order and I spent more than a few hours here listening to lectures, visiting with vendors and learning more about mushrooms. Bathrooms worked, ample parking lot. Just wished they had at least one parking lot light as was quite dark after leaving an evening talk. The common room can hold 100 people easily. This community center is also right next door to the Alpine Library. I'll probably be back again next year for the same conference. Next weekend, there will be a gem show here. Come check it out!

My wife fell this morning at the cabin we rented. We called 911 and they were there within 10…read moreminutes. Jennasea and Frank were awesome. The attended to her in a friendly and professional manner. I cannot thank them enough.

Went to buy a map of the area and the rep was very helpful. We found what we were looking for and…read moreshe gave us a Traks trail map with great info!

Arizona Game & Fish (yep, opposite of everyone else ;) are on White Mountain Road, way out in…read morePinetop-Lakeside, heading toward the Hon Dah Casino. There is a big sign pointing to the small drive off the main road. It will be the building on the left (big sign overhead) There was one person leaving when we got there around 12:30pm and no one else was in the building. Mary helped us and she fast, efficient and friendly! We had a month on the title but didn't want to have to come back out so we got a year from August. This agency is really run well. I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

Cute little town at the gateway to the White Mountains. The city was established in 1870 and…read moreincorporated in 1953. The 2010 census said the population of the city was 10,660. But the population swells in the summer with tourists. Show Low lies on the Mogollon Rim on the eastern side of central Arizona. It is at an elevation of 6,345 feet so a place for those living in the Phoenix area to escape the heat. It's a small enough to get around easy and, yet, large enough to have a variety of restaurants and shops. There are many lakes and creeks for outdoor activities. Show Low is a fun place to visit. There are plenty of activities to keep all ages happy!

"Dagot'ee" (Welcome) and "Ashoog" (Thank you)…read more These are the greetings in the White Mountain Apache Language that you will likely feel when you visit Fort Apache Historic Park for it is a captivating destination that unveils the rich tapestry of history. Walking its grounds connects one to what happened in the past. It was a military outpost in the late 19th century site from the 1800s. This park honors the legacy of a turning point in history between the Apaches and the US Cavalry. Exploring the preserved buildings from over a century ago, over twenty in total, tell their tales. A museum and cafe also sit among the remnants of an Indian boarding school run by the Bureau of Indian Education. Quarters that sheltered officers and barracks for the ranks, with an old graveyard too, show both hardships and triumphs of those who made this place home. Each structure recounts stories of the Apache and soldiers who coexisted through changing times. Today, Fort Apache stands as proof of history that came and links cultures still alive. If you love history like me and want to learn about the life of the Apache tribe from the past to the present, this should not be missed. I, myself, frequent the park every time I pick up my mails since the post office is housed in one of the old structures. Outside the post office, you can also pet friendly dogs of families staying in those barracks. They love to get some treats too.

Fort Apache is a "must see" for those desiring to learn more about western expansion in the 1800s…read more Many buildings are well-restored and so many others remain from that period that you can imagine how the fort was "back in the day". Most interesting is that the Apaches welcomed the US Army into the stunning valley. One registers at the museum for a nominal fee and then you are free to roam all the property including the original site where the commanding officer lived as well as the continuously functioning US Post Office. And, do not miss lunch in the Arrowhead Cafe. The menu is brief but the food is yummy and freshly prepared. Adjoining the cafe is a shop for products made by Native Americans, even handmade clothes and fabrics to make some. We've lived the Arizona for 40 years and should have come much sooner. Also, a school has been on the property since 1920 and has been continuously occupied since then.