The adjacent towns of Springerville and Eagar are located in Round Valley, in the foothills of the White Mountains and on the edge of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Springerville is located just north of Eager near the New Mexico border in central Arizona. The town was founded as a trading post in 1879.
26 Bar Ranch in Springville was once owned by John Wayne, but is now in the possession of the Hopi Indians. The ranch is still a working cattle ranch. The main house operates as a bed and breakfast.
The Casa Malpais Indian Ruins are remnants of a Mogollan settlement from the 11th to the 14th C. Within these ancient ruins, pottery, food and baskets have been unearthed.
Casa Malpais, or "House of the Badlands" is surrounded by a rim of volcanic rock and provides a stunning view of the White Mountains to the south. Some notable features at Casa Malpais include the Great Kiva, which was constructed entirely of volcanic rock. A basalt staircase rises high into the red cliff wall, which leads to the top of the mesa.
Address: Casa Malpais Pueblo, Box 390, Springerville, AZ 85938-0807, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 333-5375, Fax: 1 (928) 333-3512
The Renee Cushman Art Museum in Springerville features an art collection given to the Mormons by its namesake. The collection includes Rembrandt engravings, pen drawings by Tiepolo, as well as art and furniture that date from the Renaissance to early 20th C.
Tips: Museum open by appointment only. Call 928-33-2123.
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