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Greer is an escape to the magnificent mountain valley in the White Mountains of Arizona. A place remembered, a time to enjoy. An outdoor, four-season recreational paradise. Your daylight hours are spent in the great outdoors. Hike, Fish, Camp, Horseback Ride, and Ski or just relax and reflect. Gentle summer breezes and cool temperatures, a cozy fire during winter, the spectacular colors of Spring, Summer and Autumn, glorious with an explosion of wildflowers! Savor the pristine forests, the crystal waters of the Little Colorado River, mountain lakes, bountiful wildlife and crisp, pure air.<\/p>\n
Here are a few things to do in Greer while you’re staying at Antler Ridge!<\/p>\n
**Businesses change their offerings and pricing all the time, and while we try our best to keep our information current, please contact them directly to check the status of all of the amazing things to do while visiting Greer!**<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Arizona’s largest ski area, is just 18 miles from Antler Ridge and has year-round activities.\u00a0In Winter, the ski season usually starts in mid-December and ends in late March. Other winter activities at Sunrise include sledding and tubing, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, and ice fishing. In Summer, lift rides are available to take in the spectacular valley view and for cyclist access to trails. Hiking the mountain is a cool and challenging workout too! Other summer fun activities include archery,\u00a0horseback riding, boating and fishing on Sunrise Lake and their new tubing slide, airbag jump, zip line tours and disc golf course. Visit\u00a0<\/span>www.sunriseskipark.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information on mountain activities, equipment rentals and details about the FREE Junior Ski Pass Promotion in mid-October. You can sled on your way to Sunrise, in Greer and on-site at Antler Ridge when the snow is flying!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Greer Lakes, just 2 miles from the village center and the Little Colorado River runs through Greer. There are many area lakes on forest lands and the Indian reservation, plus nearly 600 miles of running waters waiting to be explored. Visit Arizona Game and Fish at\u00a0<\/span>www.azgfd.com<\/a>\u00a0for fishing information on forest land, and visit\u00a0<\/span>www.wmat.nsn.uso<\/a>\u00a0for fishing information on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. The Lazy Trout Market is selling fishing permits\/licenses, bait and tackle. Catch 1 of 50 tagged fish and win $10,000 in the annual Fishing Derby on the 3 Greer Lakes from May 1 through Oct 31. Go to\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/greerarizona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10000-FISHING-DERBY-PUB.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Held in early to mid June, is the largest annual event in the Greer village, full of fun and entertainment for young and old. A old fashioned parade on Main Street, western shoot-out, music, arts and crafts, delicious foods, an auction, Lucky Duck race, children’s games and much more. Go to\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/greercivic.org\/<\/a>\u00a0for exact dates and activity locations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Nestled high in the pines of eastern Arizona, along the Little Colorado River in The White Mountains, the small rural village of Greer makes wonderful music each summer. The town hosts musicians from all over the country for a weeklong Chamber Music Festival. Each night at 7:00 PM in a large tent on Main Street, just south of Molly Butler Lodge, locals and visitors alike are treated to musical selections that lift the soul and fill the spirit with joy \u2014 everything from classical to modern \u2014 chamber music style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Open in summer for tours and activities. The historic hunting lodge of famous western author James Willard Schultz and later the home of his son, Hart Merriam “Lone Wolf” Schultz. The father worked with words, the son painted and sculpted to preserve images of the West, and both found inspiration in Arizona’s high country. Works of the two colorful and creative men are on display throughout the Butterfly Lodge Museum and its gift and book area. Visit\u00a0<\/span>www.butterflylodgemuseum.org<\/a>\u00a0for tour dates and times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Nestled high up in the White Mountains, the Village of Greer is the perfect destination for families to enjoy wintery landscapes and holiday fun! Join in such festivities as visiting with Santa, holiday crafting, caroling, snow play, and so much more. From late November through December, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.greervillage.com<\/a>\u00a0for more detailed information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Hunt in the heart of Arizona’s hunting Unit 1, Region I, for a variety of game including deer, antelope, elk, deer, black bear, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl. Visit\u00a0<\/span>Arizona’s Game and Fish Department website<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for details on species as well as rules and regulations. Buy\/apply for hunting licenses online\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hunting or sporting activities are also available on the lands of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Contact their\u00a0<\/span>Game and Fish Department<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Traverse one of the many trails in the National Forest right in Greer! Pole Knoll, Squirrel Springs, Butler Canyon, East Fork and West Trails are just a few in the immediate area. Remember to check the weather, drinks lots of water and wear appropriate foot-ware. Go\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>\u00a0or the National Forest site for maps and information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Located across the street from Antler Ridge and can accommodate groups of up to approx. 160 for group assemblies or approx. 80 for group dining. Perfect for meetings, classes, seminars, wedding receptions, anniversary parties, birthdays and other festive functions. Click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Equipment Rentals:<\/strong> Elevate Ride Shop (Pinetop) – (928) 368-6559<\/p>\n Hon-Dah Ski & Outdoor Sport (Pinetop) – (928) 369-7669 Skier’s Edge (Pinetop) – (800) 231-3831 Snowriders (Pinetop) – (928) 367-5638 Krissie’s Ski & Board Shop (Pinetop) – (928) 367-7051 The Sweat Shop (Springerville) –\u00a0(928) 333-2950 Show Low Motorsports (Show Low) – (928) 532-7433 Local Bait, Tackle, Permits, Supplies, Rentals, Groceries:<\/strong> Fly Fishing Information:<\/strong> White Mountain Apache Tribe Game and Fish Horseback Riding:<\/strong> Restaurants in Greer:<\/strong> The Rendezvous Diner – (928)\u00a0735-7483<\/p>\n Public Golf (Seasonal):<\/strong> Bison Golf Club – (928)\u00a0537-8354\n
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Sunrise Park Resort<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Great Fishing Year-Round<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Greer Days<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Music from Greer<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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The Butterfly Museum<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Winter Wonderland<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Hunting<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Hike or Cross-Country Ski<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Ragel Family Greer Community Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n
LOCAL BUSINESSES<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sunrise Park Resort (Greer) – (855) 735-7660
sunriseskiparkaz.com<\/a><\/p>\n
hon-dah.com\/ski-outdoor<\/a><\/p>\n
skiersedgepinetop.com<\/a><\/p>\n
azsnowriders.com<\/a><\/p>\n
krissiesskiandboard.com<\/a><\/p>\n
thesweatshopaz.com<\/a><\/p>\n
showlowmotorsports.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Lazy Trout Market –\u00a0(928)\u00a0735-7540
38940 Highway 373, Greer, AZ
http:\/\/lazytrout.com\/Lazy_Trout_Market.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Arizona Game and Fish (Springerville) – (928) 333 4518
40498 Highway 180 & 260
www.azgfd.com<\/a><\/p>\n
http:\/\/flyfisharizona.com\/<\/a>
http:\/\/www.wmatoutdoors.org\/outdoorshop.shtml<\/a>
http:\/\/www.theranchatsouthfork.com\/fishing\/<\/a><\/p>\n
X Diamond Ranch (Eagar) – (928)\u00a0333-2286
http:\/\/www.xdiamondranch.com\/horseback.html<\/a>\u00a0
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Snowy Mountain Stables (Sunrise Park)\u00a0– 928-205-7607
http:\/\/www.sunriseskipark.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Molly Butler Lodge – (928)\u00a0735-7226
mollybutlerlodge.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Pinetop Lakes Golf and Country Club – (928)\u00a0369-4531
pinetoplakesgolf.com<\/p>\n
bisongolf.net<\/a><\/p>\n