Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona State

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

A number of lakes, almost 700 miles of rivers and streams, and is both lush and rugged.

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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Details

A respite from the desert heat, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' high elevation and cooler temperatures span over 2 million acres across Arizona and New Mexico. This single entity is actually two forests, and occupies a tract from the Mongolian Rim and White Mountains of Arizona into New Mexico. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has a number of lakes, almost 700 miles of rivers and streams, and is both lush and rugged.

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