🎉 Things to Do Around Lakeside

Beyond the trails and the fishing, there's a whole lot to do around the White Mountains — kayaking on Rainbow Lake, golf in Pinetop, the parks and shops in Show Low, scenic drives, seasonal events, and easy family outings everyone can enjoy.

Woodland Lake Park in Pinetop-Lakeside: A Family Day Guide

Woodland Lake Park in Pinetop-Lakeside has a paved 2-mile loop, fishing pier, playground, and ducks. Here's how to spend an easy family day there.

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Kayaking on Rainbow Lake in Lakeside, Arizona

A local's guide to kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on calm little Rainbow Lake in Lakeside, AZ — the closest water to the cabins.

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Sunrise Park Resort: A Year-Round Guide for Big Groups

Sunrise Park Resort is Arizona's largest ski area in winter and a scenic lake-and-trail destination in summer. Here's what to know before you go.

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White Mountain Nature Center Near Pinetop: A Quiet Family Stop

The White Mountain Nature Center near Woodland Lake is a low-key, educational stop with exhibits and short trails. Great for kids or a rainy afternoon.

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Mogollon Rim Scenic Drive from the Lakeside Area

The Mogollon Rim scenic drive from Lakeside offers jaw-dropping overlooks, tall pines, and lakes like Woods Canyon — no hiking required. Here's the plan.

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Downtown Pinetop-Lakeside: Shops, Coffee, and a Slow Afternoon

Wander downtown Pinetop-Lakeside for small shops, a summer farmers market, local art, and coffee. A relaxed half-day, minutes from the cabins.

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Golf Courses in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

A local guide to golfing in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ — pine-lined mountain courses at 7,000 feet where summer rounds stay cool while Phoenix bakes.

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Fun Things to Do in Show Low, Arizona

A local guide to Show Low, AZ — shopping on Deuce of Clubs, dining, the museum, Fool Hollow Lake, and the town's quirky card-game name story.

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