| The following are the top area activities that can be enjoyed in the White Mountains of Arizona. | |
Hiking | Skiing/Snowboarding | Fishing | Hunting | Golfing | |
 | The White Mountain Trail System came into existence in February 1987 by what is now the White Mountain Horseman's Association. This is a system of 25 to 30 interconnecting multi use trails. Each trail takes advantage of the wonderful beauty of the surrounding area. The trails are cleverly designed. Each trail takes maximum advantage of the beauty and vistas of the area with extreme care given to preserving the land, vegetation and wildlife. Land-scaped urban trails have multiple entrance points to ease the access of residents and visitors. |
Sunrise Ski Resort is Arizona's largest ski resort offering 65 runs spread over 3 11,000 foot mountains. The longest run is 2.75 miles offering a skiing experience for you to ski thru some of the most beautiful terrain. The Snowboarding park features embedded rails and jumps for every level of expertise. |  |
Sunrise also offers other activities including; sleigh rides, cross country skiing, tubing, scenic lift rides, horse back riding, mountain biking, and a 4th of July celebration including fireworks. Sunrise Ski Resort opens in November or December and closes Mid-April. For more information contact:
Sunrise Park Resort
PO Box 117
Greer, Arizona 85927
(928) 735-7669 or (800) 772-7669
www.sunriseskipark.com
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 | The White Mountains has more than 65 lakes and streams offering a fishing paradise. Trout is the main draw,but the waters are inhabited with numerous other species. Fishing and Camping on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation do require permits. Click Here for White Mountains Arizona most popular lakes. For more information contact:
Arizona Game & Fish
800-352-0700
www.azgfd.gov |
From large Elk to lightning quick small game and water fowl, few states enjoy the diverse hunting that the White Mountains of Arizona has to offer. For more information contact:
Arizona Game & Fish
800-352-0700
www.azgfd.gov |  |
 | The White Mountains of Arizona offers numerous golf courses. With the crisp mountain air and scenic views it makes 18 holes of golf in the White Mountains a memorable experience. |
Arizona State in the southwestern United States. It is bordered by Utah, New Mexico, Mexico, and, across the Colorado R., Nevada and California.
Area, 113,909 sq mi (295,024 sq km).
Pop. (2000) 5,130,632, a 40% increase since the 1990 census.
Capital and largest city, Phoenix.
Nickname, Grand Canyon State, Copper State.
Motto, Ditat Deus [God Enriches].
State bird, cactus wren.
State flower, blossom of the saguaro cactus. 
State tree, paloverde. The state's principal crops are cotton, lettuce, cauliflowers, broccoli, and sorghum. Cattle, calves, and dairy goods are, however, the most valuable Arizona farm products. Manufacturing is the leading economic activity, with electronics, printing and publishing, processed foods, and aerospace and transportation leading sectors. High-technology research and development, communications, and service industries are also important, as are construction (the state is rapidly growing) and tourism. Military facilities contributing to Arizona's economy include Fort Huachuca, Luke and Davis-Monthan air force bases, and the Yuma Proving Grounds. Testing and training with military aircraft and desert storage of commercial and military planes are both major undertakings.
Arizona abounds in minerals. Copper is the state's most valuable mineral; Arizona leads the nation in production. Other leading resources are molybdenum, sand, gravel, and cement.  Between 1940 and 1960, Arizona's population increased more than 100%, and since then growth has continued. By the 2000 census the cumulative increase since 1940 amounted to more than 1000%, and Arizona was ranked among the fastest growing states in the nation. The mountainous north, however, has not shared the population growth of the southern sections of the state. Over 80% of the people are Caucasian and nearly 20% are Hispanic.
*Information from Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition |