AZ Poppy Fest - Peridot Mesa: A Brief Lesson in History & Culture from the San Carlos Apache Tribe

In partnership with Discover Gila County, the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce, we are pleased to bring you this video highlighting the history of Peridot Mesa, the Apache people in San Carlos, Arizona, and the Apache language.

This video was filmed at Peridot Mesa on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona.

Join us Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Peridot Mesa to enjoy the beautiful poppy bloom. The Poppy Walk will run from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm and non-tribal members will need to purchase a day pass to gain access. Plan ahead and get your pass now. San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Day Passes are only available from the Rec and Wildlife office in Peridot. Day passes cost $10.

San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife
Office location: Highway 70 Old Moonbase Road Peridot Arizona. 85550 USA
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Phone: (928) 475-2343

For more information on day passes visit*: https://www.sancarlosrecreationwildli...

For more information on the AZ Poppy Fest visit: www.azpoppyfest.com

For questions about the AZ Poppy Fest, call the Globe-Miami Chamber at (928) 425-4495 or visit: www.globemiamichamber.com

For more information on planning your next adventure in Gila County, visit: www.discovergilacounty.com


*Please keep in mind the San Carlos Apache Tribe just lifted the COVID-19 restrictions this week and is very busy, so some updates may not be reflected on their site or socials, but the info above is all accurate and confirmed with the Tribe. Please give them time for their site to reflect these updates.
Photo courtesy of Bob Stevens.