Alpine

Originally settled in 1876, the log cabins of the community became known as Fort Bush (the monument can still be seen today), and was later expanded by Mormon Pioneers. The community was named Alpine because of the high peaks of the White Mountains that serve as a backdrop.

At an elevation of 8,050 feet, Alpine is located 30 minutes south of Eagar along US Route 191. Known as the "Alps" or Arizona, Alpine sits at the eastern edge of the White Mountains, just 6 miles from the Arizona-New Mexico border. With a permanent population of around 600 residents, Alpine blossoms in the summer as a favorite location for summer homes. During the harsh summers in Arizona, where most communities experience months of triple digit temperatures, Alpine, with it's cool summer temperatures in the 70's and 80's is a popular tourist destination spot. Surrounded by lakes and the headwaters of the San Francisco River, the community is a haven for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Numerous rough and developed campsites surround this headquarters for the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Nearby Luna Lake is a wildlife refuge area where bald and golden eagles can frequently be seen. The nearby Coronado Trail Scenic Byway and Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area provide spectacular views of some the state's most scenic landscapes.

All year long, events in Alpine draw visitors from Arizona and New Mexico for celebrations such as the Alpine Chili Cookoff, and the popular Alpine Worm Races . For additional information, contact the Alpine Area Chamber of Commerce at 928-339-4330.