It was 100 years ago this June that the Gila Wilderness was set aside as the first nationally designated wilderness in the United States. On June 3, 1924, due to the tireless efforts of the great conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold, 559,688 acres of pristine, unspoiled land was preserved into what is now the largest wilderness […]
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In November we honor Native American Heritage Month. And at Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch, it’s all in the name. The namesake of our ranch is Geronimo, an Apache who was born and raised in the Gila National Forest. While his exact birthplace is unknown, it is said that he was born at the confluence of
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It was 96 years ago today that the Gila Wilderness was set aside as the first nationally designated wilderness in the United States. On June 3, 1924, due to the tireless efforts of the great conservation pioneer, Aldo Leopold, 559,688 acres of pristine, unspoiled land was preserved into what is now the largest wilderness area
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Looking to beat the heat? Then come out to Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch for a Gila National Forest summer vacation. The common perception of New Mexico in the summer is that it is a hot desert. However, Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch is located beneath the tall Ponderosa pines in the cool higher elevations of the Black Range
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