Apache County
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Apache County
Locals say Navajo Nation
Where the desert sky meets the spirit of the Navajo
TurquoiseRed rockDesert gold
Welcome to Apache County, heart of the Navajo Nation. Whether you're here for the canyon views or the community events, you'll find a place that honors its heritage and welcomes newcomers.
Clubs for Apache County
No clubs for Apache County yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Apache County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Apache County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument Red-rock canyons with ancient cliff dwellings and Navajo farms.
- Window Rock Sandstone arch that gives the Navajo Nation capital its name.
- Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site Oldest continuously operating trading post in the Navajo Nation.
- Chuska Mountains Sacred peaks rising over 9,000 feet, popular for hiking and views.
- Navajo Nation Fairgrounds Home of the annual Navajo Nation Fair and rodeo.
- Four Corners Monument The only place in the US where four states meet, on Navajo land.
- Outdoors Hiking in Canyon de Chelly
- Outdoors Fishing at Lyman Lake
- With kids Navajo Nation Fair
- With kids Window Rock Tribal Park
- Evenings Rodeos
- Evenings Powwows
- Locals love Trading posts
- Locals love Fry bread stands
Through the year
- Navajo Nation Fair September The largest Native American fair in the U.S., with rodeo, concerts, and traditional dances.
- Apache County Fair Summer County fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local exhibits in St. Johns.
- Springerville Heritage Days June Celebrates pioneer history with parades, crafts, and a street dance.
- Eagar Western Heritage Days July Rodeo, chuckwagon dinners, and western-themed fun in Eagar.
- Navajo Code Talkers Day August 14 Honors the Navajo Code Talkers with ceremonies in Window Rock and across the Nation.
High desert climate with cold winters and warm summers. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are mild and pleasant.
Talk like a local
- “Rez”
- The Navajo Nation reservation.
- “Yá'át'ééh”
- Hello (Navajo greeting).
- “Hózhó”
- Harmony, balance, and beauty (Navajo concept).
- “Mutton”
- Lamb meat, a staple in stews and tacos.
Getaways
- Show Low Larger town with lakes, golf, and shopping.
- Gallup Route 66 town with Native American art and the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.
- Flagstaff Mountain town with observatory, skiing, and historic downtown.
- Silver City Artistic community in the Gila National Forest.
Local flavour
Rooting for Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Coyotes, Arizona State Sun Devils, Arizona Wildcats
Eat and drink
- Navajo fry bread A staple, often served with honey or as a Navajo taco.
- Mutton stew A hearty traditional dish.
- Navajo taco (Indian taco) Fry bread topped with beans, meat, and vegetables.
- Blue corn mush Made from blue cornmeal, often served at ceremonies.
- Navajo tea An herbal tea brewed from the leaves of the greenthread plant.
Where people go
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument A sacred canyon with ancient cliff dwellings.
- Window Rock A natural sandstone arch and the seat of the Navajo Nation government.
- Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site A historic trading post that still operates.
- Chuska Mountains A mountain range with pine forests and scenic overlooks.
- Trading posts Community hubs for goods, crafts, and news.
- Navajo Nation Fairgrounds Site of the annual Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock.
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Apache County, AZ. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.