Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (RNCA), where the San Francisco River and Eagle Creek join the Gila River, within this 23,000 acre desert oasis, is one of the only two Riparian National Conservation Areas in the nation. Exploration of this area provides views of cliff dwellings, wildlife, historical buildingsContinue Reading

Black Hills Backcountry National Scenic Byway is locally known as the Old Safford Road as this was part of the original route between Safford and the Clifton-Morenci Mining District.  This adventurous road trip affords travelers grand vistas over the Gila and San Francisco River Valleys. Along the Byway are manyContinue Reading

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CLIFTON: Colors of Copper Art Gala at Galleria Coronado A unique mixture of experiences that include art, wine, music, delectable local flavors, and authentic small town hospitality can be enjoyed during this gala held at the Galleria Coronado in Clifton’s Chase Creek Historical District the first weekend of November. TheContinue Reading

Greenlee County Fair at Greenlee County Fairgrounds Come join local and regional performers, participants, and visitors during this four-day weekend packed full of excitement and entertainment. Greenlee County Fair & Racing offers a rodeo arena, boarding stables and race track. Watch our recently introduced race of speed and endurance —Continue Reading

This segment of highway runs between Mule Creek, NM and 3-Way in Greenlee County. Westbound on Hwy 78 you will find: Coal Creek Campground is a popular rest stop for travelers on AZ 78. Enjoyed for picnicking and free overnight camping under the large ponderosa pine and oak trees. CoalContinue Reading

Lower Eagle Creek Road is accessed off of US 191 above Morenci, but still within the vicinity of the mine. The road leaves US 191 to the west. Eagle Creek Valley can be reached from either Lower Eagle Creek Road or Upper Eagle Creek Road (MP 188 on US 191).Continue Reading

Black Hills Backcountry National Scenic Byway is locally known as the Old Safford Road as this was part of the original route between Safford and the Clifton-Morenci Mining District. This adventurous road trip affords travelers grand vistas over the Gila and San Francisco River Valleys. Along the Byway are manyContinue Reading

“The Mountain Paradise of Arizona”, Greenlee County is a remarkable vacation land awaiting “exploration”. The Coronado Trail itself is one of the world’s foremost scenic highways. Traveling its full route through Greenlee County can be accomplished with less than a 100 mile “journey”. Encompassing most of the County, this Apache-SitgreavesContinue Reading

Greenlee County welcomes thousands of motorcycles throughout our almost year-long riding season. Join in June’s annual weekend motorcycle runs along the legendary Coronado Trail Scenic Highway (US 191), aka “The Devil’s Highway” (Old Route 666). Enjoy over two hundred switchbacks and many hairpin turns guaranteed to thrill.  The Coronado TrailContinue Reading