While Arizona is a relatively young state, its rich military history dates back much further, as does Tim’s family legacy. Geronimo Pass is on State Route 73 between Fort Apache and U.S. Route 60. (Photos by the author) Arizona was added as the last of the contiguous American states in 1912. While “State 48” is relatively young, its military history predates its statehood, and so does my family’s Arizona roots. Three of the state’s historically significant forts are linked by some of the best motorcycling roads in the Southwest. This Arizona motorcycle ride is a personal favorite not only because of its great riding and military history, but also because each fort and its surrounding community is significant to my family narrative. This tour begins in Pinetop, an outdoor recreation town nestled in the heart of eastern Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains. As I sat in the courtyard of the… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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