Parks
Town of Duncan: Centennial Park is a mecca of recreational fun centrally located along side Old West Highway US 70 on the East side of Country Chic. Take a break from your travels and enjoy this wonderful roadside park that hosts amenities such as covered picnic tables, plenty of roomContinue Reading
Scenic Byways
The legendary Coronado Trail Scenic Highway (US 191), aka “The Devil’s Highway” (Old Route 666) leads travelers from high desert landscapes to alpine forests (or vice versa) via more than 200 switchbacks and many hairpin turns so the views are ever-changing and as beautiful as they are varied. The BlackContinue Reading
Rockhounding
Search for fire agate and geodes in first class rockhounding areas! Ash Peak is adjacent US 70, “The Old West Highway”, as you enter Greenlee County on the west side. Explore the valley below the peak with a visit to the Ash Peak Mining District. Visit the old mines andContinue Reading
Frisco River Festival Overview
SUNDAY MARCH 17TH SAINT PATRICK’S DAY FRISCO RIVER FESTIVAL Our Clifton Fire Department will prepare and serve ONE FREE Hamburger or Hotdog, chips & drink to FIRST 300 ATTENDANT’S 11AM-1PM. FULL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE SINGERS, DANCERS, CHEERLEADERS, ACTORS, MEDIEVAL COMBAT, AWARD WINNING BAND SHOWCASING THEIR TALENTS TO THEIR COMMUNITY MANY CRAFT AND SPECIALTYContinue Reading
Frisco River Festival Sponsors
Please visit our Sponsors and show them our Love and Appreciation for supporting the projects of the SAN FRANCISCO RIVER REVITALIZATION PLAN. Bring your whole Family and all your friends to this Saint Patrick’s Day, FRISCO RIVER FESTIVAL on Sunday, March 17th. at the Riverfront Soccer Field on Park Ave.Continue Reading
Frisco River Festival Schedule
March 17, 2024 – 11am-6pm 11:00 am ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 11:30 am EXTREME CHEERLEADERS Jessica Alvarez Noon LITTLE DANCERS Erin and Pamela 12:30 pm MUSIC BY MORGAN & JOEL 1:30 pm CLIFTON CLIFFHANGER Pamela Harringten 3:00 pm MEDIEVAL FIGHTING GROUP 4:00 pm ANNOUNCEMENTS 4:30 pm OPEN MIC 5:00 pm 3RD STONEContinue Reading
FRISCO RIVER FESTIVAL | March 17th
FRISCO RIVER FESTIVAL – Riverfront Soccer Field on Park Ave. in Clifton AZ. Sunday, March 17th. 11AM – 6PM. FOOD, FUN and ENTERTAINMENT for the whole FAMILY. Hosted by the Greenlee County Tourism Association and Sponsored by: LITTLE FRISCO RESTAURANT in Clifton; GREEN LEEF DISPENSARY in Clifton; MORENCI DENTAL, DR.Continue Reading
Discover Greenlee Newsletter | March 2024
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One word… “Starbucks”
It is amazing what one word can do. The other day a couple came into the visitors center and I could tell from the minute they walked in that they did not like our area and were having very negative thoughts about the area. The wife had a look onContinue Reading
Location, location, location
Planning and organizing any event require attention to details and excellent communication between the organizers and the public. One of the most important aspects of creating an event or rebuilding an event is selecting a venue suitable for all the activities planned to coordinate within the event. When somebody isContinue Reading
Greenlee County offers a a delightful experience for would-be gem and mineral show attendees
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® is happening now through February 11. Roughly 4,000 vendors and 65,000 visitors come to Tucson during largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world. Not surprisingly, the economic impact of the gem shows has also exploded over the years, withContinue Reading
The Traveler.com recognizes Duncan among 10 small towns in Arizona to visit
TheTraveler.com recently recognized 10 small towns in Arizona that feel far removed from Phoenix and encouraged visitors to explore them for their charm and history. Duncan was selected for the #2 destination. “While the majority of Arizona’s population resides in Phoenix, which draws approximately 19.5 million tourists yearly, small townsContinue Reading
How the West’s moved East
by Akos Kovach | GTA Board Member They saw. They came. They rebuilt. They created – Ray West & Jeanette West Ray’s Vintage Market and Books, Toys & More by Jeanette became tourist destinations. They were featured in TV documentaries, travel guides, famed for their Roaring 20’s vintage clothing andContinue Reading