If I had to describe this place in one word, I would say 'sanctuary.'…read more The Catwalk Recreation Area is a compact gem of stupendous beauty. I'd say it's one of the can't miss locations among the many in this state. Although I had seen some photos and videos, they didn't prepare me for the overwhelming experience. It's a canyoned, slot canyoned, nature trailed, tree-lined, water featured, and wildlife wonder courtesy of a built-for-the-ages metal catwalk that floats through much of it as you are suspended between ground and sky. I've seen so many places of natural beauty that I don't get as impressed or as thrilled as I did when I was younger. However, here, I can't think of enough superlatives to say how amazed I was. This place can easily fill with people on nice weekend days. I chose a cold weekday morning and I had the place to myself for a few hours. I considered that time an honor as I walked the catwalk gazing up to the cliff faces and sky while listening to the subdued roar of the water passing by below. I took time to descend from the catwalk and sit at a few places at the water's edge. I hike and camp and bicycle and, while they offer exercise and joy, the Catwalk Recreation Area seems to have its own built-in stress relief feature. This is such an embracing and calming place that can lift you up and say don't lose sight of all the good things in the world.

I have had Catwalk Recreation Area on my list for many years! It was a great, short hiking trail…read more The catwalk was nice and it was wheelchair accessible. We also brought our dog, who enjoyed the trail but did not love walking on the catwalk itself. There are bathrooms at the trailhead and you do have to pay for parking at a kiosk. Lots of picnic tables to eat at, and a pretty creek that runs through the trail. This was a gorgeous place! I highly recommend!

We have rented from Ted & Nancy for years and there is definitely a reason why. They are super nice…read more& accommodating every year. Cabins are super clean and cozy. So many fun family memories at these cabins. We have rented all of the Big 10 cabins and the Little Ponderosa as well over the years. Each have something unique.

What a great place to relax for a few days. It's tough to get a rental in Greer this time of year…read moreif you do not book in advance. Cabin was clean and well appointed. Note, there are only two resaurants in town. One open for breakfast and lunch called Rendevous Diner. Molly Butler's Lodge is open part of the week for lunch and every night for dinner. The cabin has a propane grill if you decide to stay in. There is one small market in town called Lazy Trout Market if you need anything. Lots of places to fish or hike. We relaxed at the cabin and played cards. There was hand sanitizer inside. Soap and shampoo provided. The check in process was smooth. They email you a code for the front door. There's a TV with Dish Network. It's very quiet here. Nice front porch to relax. Bedrooms and bathroom were on the small side, but it is a cabin and they were adequate for a couple of nights. We enjoyed our short stay.

Beautiful place. Quite and peaceful. Great place to clear your mind . A good to stop on your way to…read morethe Cliff dwellings. Great place to go fishing, I haven't gone fishing in a while, I've always gone fishing on a beach with my dad so this is my first fishing in a lake. I love it cause it's a whole nother environment. It's more quiet, the water is still, being able to bring your canoe or kayak. Just a fun place to be at.

This was a really interesting place to visit, but my God it is so far out there lol the roads twist…read more& turn, through a beautiful drive, but ugh The forest is pretty cool, zero service at all for like probably a 50 mile radius or so. You are definitely going off grid out there No gas stations either, so be sure to fill up. The hills will consume more gas compared to driving on a flat road I would've liked to explore the area more, but mainly drive there to see the dwellings. The hike up can be a bit strenuous for some, it's not but about a half a mile hike. It can get rough though for those who don't do any movement at all. Once in the dwellings, you'll be in there for about 30 minutes max, if you're alone. We stumbled on a tour guide, who talked about each of the rooms. He was really cool. Shout out to Keith, & Gus. As well as the guy who gave us a brief modern history of the dwellings. Couldn't see his name tag I will go back one day, but I will plan for a longer stay next time lol Silver City is a little over 1 hour away, but it feels like a lot longer

What an amazing place, to see where and how people lived millennia's ago is mind blowing…read more If you're traveling through New Mexico it's worth the extra hours drive to visit here.

A very nice improved path with several bridges crossing over the stream…read more Easy access to downtown and the visitor center as well as restaurants and shops. My two sons and I spent hours walking the trails and reading the graffiti. It's an easy way to kill time while exercising.

The history and signage of this walk were amazing. Unfortunately some people using this walk have…read moreno respect for the past or the future I wish we would have taken a picture of the food packaging mess left behind in a table immediately next to a trash container. Indiscriminate pieces of clothing abandoned, food and drink containers. We had been traveling and needed a walk. I was glad we did not have small children with us! A two star walk could have been a five star walk in beautiful surroundings.

1st time visitor Nice little walk around the lake…read moreUnfortunately the water was really low to the point where you could walk on the area Worth visiting I am sure with the water at full level, it is a beautiful view. Look forward to visiting again

Sad. Lake SUPER low. July 2026 Park is still…read morebeautiful....west side fishing free with valid state license.

The pictures don't do this park justice. Super clean and peaceful, with plenty of wildlife. This…read morepark is great for a morning or afternoon stroll with a loop that goes right around the lake. Plenty of parking and places for a picnic. This is actually one of my favorite parks in the Pinetop area.

July 2026 Great trails and activities...no lake…read more Need tons of rain to bring the lake back

Stopped here with my friend on the last day of our vacation and it did not disappoint. We spent…read moreabout 50$ each on a three hour pass which is not bad given it included some of the arcade games, mini golf, and go carts. In that time we were able to ride the go carts three times and complete the mini golf course before spending the rest of the time playing in the arcade. I would definitely visit again next time I am in pinetop.

Owning several businesses in one of the most highly regulated industries in the country, I can…read morecertainly appreciate the need for rules. As a business owner and leader, though, I think you can also appreciate that your responsibilities extend beyond simply having those rules in place. You have a responsibility to keep the public safe, properly train your employees on the rules, and ensure they know how to communicate and enforce them appropriately with your customers. The defensiveness in your reply is similar to what I experienced when I simply tried to explain that your staff did not communicate the rules in the manner you are now describing. That is really at the heart of the issue. You have also taken on the responsibility of creating and operating what you market as a "family fun" environment. Rules and safety are absolutely compatible with that, but the way those rules are communicated and enforced has a significant impact on the experience families have at your business. Rather than immediately becoming defensive when a customer offers criticism, I would encourage you to listen to what they are actually telling you about their experience. Spending less time defending the response and more time understanding the feedback would, in my opinion, make you a more effective leader and ultimately make your organization better.

Just FYI, using GPS location from this does not lead you to a trail. It just lads you to a general…read moreresidential area that happens to be within the white mountains area.

I went to an immaculately maintained trail along a creek and meadow of horses and cows that backed…read moreup to the mountains. Beautiful, beautiful and the small town charm of it is amazing! I loved the rocks people paint and leave behind as well. I have done that in the past with my 3 boys. Love the idea and charm of it! Reminds me to do it again. I felt refreshed and enjoyed my 3 mile run!! The trails were marked with little white signs and I didn't feel unsafe. It got tight a couple times with some kind folks walking dogs and I'm a huge dog person- so doesn't bother me and I was able to squeeze past them without them needing them to move much in the skinny portion of the trail we happened to be crossing at the same time. I think they appreciated. Anyway, beautiful hike and is do it again! Looking for another trail to do today before we leave back to the Valley in the AM. I don't want to leave!