My husband & I participated in the tour of Casa Malpais. All we can say is, WOW!! What a hidden…read moretreasure! How come we never heard of this amazing site before?!?! Our tour guide, John, was fantastic. He shared facts mixed in with humor and theories of these ancient people. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

The Casa Malpais museum is in the Springerville Heritage Center. There are 4 museums in the center…read more Admission to Casa Malpais museum is free. It is a small museum with beautiful artifacts from the Casa Malpais site. Museum hours are Monday-Saturday, 8 am-4 pm (year-round). Site Tours run Tuesday - Saturday from March through November. Tour Times are 9 am & 1 pm-weather permitting. There is a limit of 14 people per tour. You go to the site in a van because they have it closed to protect the site because it's locked to protect the site. Tours are closed on some holidays and there are some sold out dates. Check the website or call for specifics. We took the tour which starts at the museum with a film explaining the site and has and introduction by Hopi and Zuni elders. It explains what will happen on the tour and what you need (good hiking shoes, hat and water. The fee for the tour is $10 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and $5.00 for youth under 18 yrs old. Jeff Fisher did our tour. He was a wealth of knowledge about the site and gave us so much information. We really enjoyed it and you can really tell he cares about the site. He helped us imagine how life was at the site. The site includes an astronomical calendar, a great kiva, ancient stairways and rock art from the Mogollon culture. The hike is about a mile going uphill 150 feet in elevation (though it seemed much more) and includes some steep, rocky sections. The tour takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to complete. I highly recommend this tour. We have already planned on returning next year.

It's my happy place. If you're a type A personality this might not be a good fit. If you like to…read moreunplug (no internet), take walks on an open range, read, run with your dog off leash, roam the earth, enjoy the stream... this may be your dream spot. No online reservations... a large paper calendar is used. Just relax... breathe... enjoy.

We've stopped here a few times when in the area and recently we had a vacation in Greer so decided…read moreto come and see what kind of goodies the store had. Ended up getting some blueberry jam, which is so good! The property here is beautiful and our pups loved running and rolling in all of the green grass. Had the chance to briefly talk with Wink, which is always a pleasure! Wonderful place to visit and hang out and they are available for events, etc.!

Lovely little railroad, loved it as a kid and I aspire to one-day run my own locomotives on a…read moresimilar type of railroad. Unfortunately as I understand it, the insurance company doesn't allow him to run his trains to the public and has been like this for years now. This could be false information but all I positively know is that it is closed to the public. Thank you for giving me an experience I will never forget.

What a great experience! The owner hand built the small railroad back in the 80's. The ride is free…read morebut there is a donation jar. The ride is about 10 mins long. My son LOVED it. There is a tiny museum as well. Don't forget the adorable dog Emma! Nothing like a small town place - it was great

"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.

This museum is fantastic! Each room is dedicated to a specific pioneer family or a period in the…read morepast history of the region. Because this is a small mountain city, there are many local families whose roots go back to the founding pioneers of the region. I was raised by my grandmother for most of my childhood and her farmhouse dated into the late 1800s so I was amazed to see many of the household items and tools that had also graced her home. One can easily spend hours at this museum, which whenever possible includes written placards telling you about the use of the item and the family that had originally had the item. It is definitely a place to take the whole family and it is not only entertaining but very educational.

If you can perfectly plan what a small museum for a town's history should be set up, just look at…read moreShow Low Historical Society Museum. A bunch of little rooms with each one having a different theme. As a patron, you hope something in a museum pulls you in. Mine ended up being the room on the Rodeo-Chediski fire. All through the museum, there is a nice combo of donations from locals, displays, write-ups, historical documents, a room with model trains running (perfect for kids) & a small gift shop with reasonably priced items (I bought autographed book on the fire for $5). Also, there is no charge for the museum so no reason for anyone not to check it out. I wish more towns had a quality museum like this one

We were able to see pictures of family who were involved in mining activities in the region as well…read moreas many other interesting artifacts. Proprietor was very interesting and welcoming and we shared some common remembrances. Worth the harrowing drive to get there.

Excellent museum in the small mining town of Mogollon. You will find a lot of the town's history…read morehere as well as a great array of artifacts, photos and other things. Mogollon Museum is only open seasonally on the weekends (plus holidays), which is the schedule for the town as a whole. It's hard to get to when the weather sets in. Highly recommended visit if you can get here.

Supplies are just OK, jewelry and art are mostly fake, overpriced, and not made by the tribes they…read moreclaim, if even made by Natives ar all. The male owner sticks to you like glue and constantly pressures you to buy, while spinning so called expertise. Don't waste your time, buy direct from stores or artist on the Rez

Well, if you really like being dogged by a big mouth, thinks he knows it all, high-pressure…read moresalesman bent on getting you to buy expensive art and jewelry stuff you don't want, this is your place. Otherwise, no thanks! There are plenty of good and reputable Native Supply and Art Stores out there, this just isn't one of them.

Very cool town out in the mountains of Arizona. For a small town with a population of 1,956, as of…read more2017 census) there are quite a few fun things to do! The variety of things to do are 5 museums in Springerville Heritage Center, White Mountain Dinosaur Exploration Center, Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area, Sunrise Park Ski Resort, a trail system with more than 200 miles of trails of varying length and difficulty, Mt. Baldy with two trails that go to the 11,403-foot summit, Woodland Lake Park and my favorite Casa Malpais Archaeological Park and Museum. Also fun to go through is Western Drug & General Store because they have such an array of products. There are a number of places to eat and stay, as well. I recommend spend some time in Springerville, Az if you are in the area. I highly recommend doing the hike to Casa Malpais Archaeological Park through their museum. It is about a 3 hr hike to a unique site features an astronomical calendar, a great kiva, ancient stairways and rock art from the Mogollon culture. Definitely worth seeing!

The drive from Mesa to Springerville is crazy at night. And we hit a big ass bird in between…read moreShowlow and Springerville. Very beautiful town when lit up at night.

A fun little find to tell about the history of the area! It's free, but be sure to leave a donation…read moreto help keep the lights on. The lady running things was super knowledgeable and has family ties to the area. Her passion really shines in how she talks about everything! There's also a hidden gem of a blacksmith shop outback so if you're there and it's open go check it out!!