The city is the county seat of Gila County. Globe was founded 1875 as a mining camp. Mining, tourism, government and retirees are most important in the present-day Globe economy.

The San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation was first established in 1871 by President Grant. It shares the northern border with the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation.

The region is blessed with a variety natural wonders for everyone. The temperate climate of the Reservation makes hunting for big and small game, such as elk, bighorn sheep, javelina, antelope and migratory birds, enjoyable in every season.

Magnificent natural beauty abounds unspoiled streams and lakes, the high country with Native species of fish including Apache Trout. A central point of recreational activity is San Carlos Lake. A fisherman’s paradise, it was created by the construction of Coolidge Dam and is rimmed by approximately 158 miles of shoreline. It is beautiful country, especially the sunsets.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe is proud of their beautiful home that abounds in wildlife, tradition, outdoor recreation and resources. Unparalleled in the Southwest, and home to Historic Fort Apache, the White Mountain Apache Reservation offers something for everyone!

Recreation including rafting the Salt River Canyon, camping and hiking in the pristine beauty of the White Mountains. The Lakes and streams are home to Apache Trout, a species not found anywhere else.

This recreational paradise turns white in the winter when skiing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and ice fishing become activities of choice. Sunrise Park Resort is Arizona's Premier Ski destination, and is well known for it's summer and winter activities as well as year-round beauty.

Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona. It lies on the Mogollon Rim in east central Arizona, at at 6,400 feet above sea level. Show Low is the fun and adventure capital of the Arizona White Mountains.

Wildflowers, elk, and alpine forests provide a stunning backdrop to a town where festivals and outdoor activities are right outside your door. The White Mountains offer many a place to rest and relax, taking a slower pace to life while enjoying the little things Mother Nature offers. From butterflies, hummingbirds and eagles that nest on Rainbow Lake to a variety of antique stores and local merchants.

According to the legend, the city was named after a marathon poker game between C.E. Cooley and Marion Clark. The two men decided there was not enough room for both of them in their settlement. The two men agreed to let a game of cards decide who was to move. According to the tale, Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs (the lowest possible card) and replied, "Show low it is." The stakes were a 100,000 acre ranch. Show Low's main street is named "Deuce of Clubs" in remembrance.

Eagar, located on the northeast slopes of the White Mountains, is set against a national forest of ponderosa pines. The town is in the center of the White Mountain Recreation Area and sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet.

Tourism is a large part of Eagar which boats over 2 million acres in the adjoining Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, numerous lakes and miles of pristine trout streams. Visitors from both Arizona and New Mexico flock to Eagar each year. Along with its neighbor Springerville, the two communities are collectively known as Round Valley.