Nogales international., 1930-08-08

types of. scenic and tourist at
traction found in Arizona, is
sued by the Arizona Industrial
Congress in the interest of the
See Arizona" movement.
Many secluded and comparatively
out-of-the-way spots in Arizona
are especially interesting to the
"See Arizona" enthusiast who re-
vels in the settings of Arizona's
romantic and vivid past. Th e
American history OF this youngest
state in the Union is itself very
young, and still fresh in the minds
Of many Of it's living pioneers, but
the state has grown SO rapidly and
it's industrial development has been
so remarkable, that the fascinating
story Of it's frontier days is some
times quite forgotten in the rush
of modern progress.
Relics of prehistoric people are
dotted all over Arizona and have
long been shrines for the archeolo-
gist. Early Spanish conquest left
its picturesque mark in mission and
colorfui names, but hidden away
in many now remote and little
travelled corners of the state are
scenes replete with lingering mem
cries Of feuds, shooting affrayS,
and stories Of bravery and treach-
cry that marked the beginning of
the great state which was to come.
Most famous of all, probably, is
the Tonic Basin country lying
south Of the MogoIlon rim in. north
ern Gila county. Zane Grey, the
popular writer of western frontier
life has incorporated much of the
history of this section in his novels
which have been read the world
ever. So greatly did the dramatic
story of the Tcnto basin appeal to
him that he established a home
near Payson and lived and talked
among the old-timers through the
region SO as to get authentic at
mosphere for his work.
The western Tonto Basin coun-
try, from the moment of the dip
down from Strawberry Hill on the
road from Flagstaff past Mormon
and Mary lakes until Roosevelt
Lake is reached, is a delight for
beauty and variety of scenery The
view from strawberry Hill over the
surrounding pine-covered hills and
nesting valleys is one Of the most
impressive in the state Pine, at
the bottom of the hill, is a charm
ing little Mormon town, and five
miles beyond, off the road to Pay
son, is the Tonto Natural Bridge,
g secluded and beautiful resort,
tucked away in a miniature valley
down a steep grade long the
mounta;nside. Like tiny emerald
in vermillion setting, this little
spot seem harly accessible from
above, but on close approach it
proves to be a five-acre farm en-
tirely surrounded by bright-colored
mountains and containing many
unusual natural attractions. The
bridge itself has part Of the farm
for its roof, and it is necessary to
go almost to the edge Of the cavern
to see it's formation and size. It
rises about 200 feet high from its
base and is 500 feet wide and 800
feet long. In this rugged setting
are many caves some dark and
forebcding, and some dazzling and
bright with their myriad colors in
stalagrnite and stalactite formation.
Some are reached by ladders, max
ing it an adventure greatly appeal
ing to the imagination. Tonic
creek with it's clear cool waters
runs through the farm, adding
much to it's attractiveness. A
splendid hotel has been developed
and is becoming more popular every
year with Arizonans who seek rest
and quiet for their vacation, ac-
cording to the Arizona Industrial
congress.
A still more historic section OF
the Tonto Basin is reached by tne
road striking straight north from
the eastern end Of Roosevelt Lake
over the Sierra Anchas, past Cars
Ranch and Lewis Lodge into Pleas
! ant Valley. whose name bellies the
bloody past for which it is noted
Between this charming spot, nov
divided into fertile farms and CIR.
c!aardS, and the Pine-Payson coun'
try to the vest, was waged one o.
the ftercest sheep and cattle war
known in the country. The Ora
ham m-TeWksberry feud marked tn
high point OF the conflict which
caused the death OF many. Ampl
Accommodations are provided fo
visitors in this little section off tn