When to Go

When to Go

If you're a skier, winter is the time to tour the White Mountains. Sunrise Park Resort has 10 lifts and 65 trails, and a private snowboarders' park.

If you're not a winter sports enthusiast, it's probably best to plan your trip to Eastern Arizona for the high season (May through October). Residents of Phoenix and Tucson flock here to escape unbearably hot temperatures, but you can still find some solitude if you rent a cabin or choose a smaller, more remote resort or bed-and-breakfast.

Eastern Arizona is enjoyable year-round, but many lodging facilities and tourist attractions are closed in autumn and winter, so call ahead.