Resources


The following organizations and books provide more information about wildlife viewing in Northeastern Arizona.

Organizations

Contact the following organizations for more information about events, recreational activities, and hospitality.

Regional Chambers of Commerce

Contact the following Chambers of Commerce for area lodging, services, and additional attractions.

  • Alpine: (928) 339-4330 | website
  • Heber/Overgaard: (928) 535-5777 | website
  • Pinetop-Lakeside: (928) 367-4290 | website
  • Show Low: (928) 537-2326 | website
  • Snowflake: (928) 536-4331 | website
  • Springerville-Eagar : (928) 333-2123 | website
  • St. Johns: (928) 337-2000

Arizona Game and Fish Department

Pinetop regional office  (928) 367-4281 | website

TRACKS

Arizona White Mountains Trail System | website

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

(928) 333-4301 | website

  • Recreational information on camping and hiking
  • White Mountains birding checklist

White Mountain Audubon Society

website

  • Monthly meetings with speaker programs
  • Monthly field trips

Arizona State Parks

(602) 542-4174 or (800) 285-3703 | website
Individual park websites can be accessed through general website

White Mountain Nature Center

website

WMNC is your gateway to enjoying and understanding the ecology of the beautiful White Mountains region of Arizona.

Arizona Office of Tourism

(602) 364-3700 | website

Books

Arizona Wildlife Viewing Guide

Arizona Wildlife Viewing Guide

The Wildlife Viewing Guide of Arizona is a unique, multi-agency project developed in cooperation with Watchable Wildlife, Incorporated. From cacti-covered desert plains to high-elevation grasslands and mountain forests, this full-color book will lead you to Arizona’s premier wildlife viewing locations and will improve your chances  of seeing wildlife once there. Included are:

  • Detailed descriptions of each site
  • Maps and access information
  • Helpful viewing tips
  • Color photos that celebrate Arizona’s wildlife heritage and awe inspiring scenery

You can purchase the guide at any Arizona Game and Fish Department office and many bookstores.