Stories, events and culture from Safford, Thatcher, Pima and the whole Gila Valley

Gila Valley Hype: local stories, events and places in Southeastern Arizona

Stories, events and places from Safford, Thatcher, Pima and the towns in between.

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The next things on the valley calendar.

Full calendar

Visitor guide

A weekend in the Gila Valley

Drive the Swift Trail up Mt. Graham in the morning, spend the afternoon at the lake, and find dinner on Main Street. Our visitor guide puts it all on one page.

Read the visitor guide

Thirteen towns, one valley

From the county seat to the farm towns along the river and the mining towns over the hill. Each one has its own page: what’s there, where to eat, what’s coming up.

All towns

Where to eat

Taco shops, steakhouses, coffee and the places locals argue about. Locally owned spots are marked.

All 42 places to eat
Telescope buildings at the Mount Graham International Observatory, surrounded by pines

Up the mountain and out past town

The valley floor sits near 3,000 feet. Mt. Graham tops out above 10,000. Everything in between is fair game.

Every place to explore

Valley trivia

Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.

Put your business in front of the valley

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