Tourism
The San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation encompasses 1.8 million acres of pristine land spanning across three regions of mountain country, desert and plateau landscapes. First established by President Grant’s Executive Order in 1871, the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation is located 20 miles east of Globe and approximately 90 miles east of Phoenix.
The Apaches are descendants of the Athabascan family, which migrated to the Southwest in the 10th century. Later, as reservations were being established, the bands of Apache, who were placed at San Carlos, became one tribe recognized as the San Carlos Apaches.
San Carlos is also known as the base for the well-known Geronimo Hot Shots and Southwest Forest Fire Fighters, a large group of professional Indian fire fighters who serve the entire Southwest area during the summer “forest fire” months.
Today, the San Carlos Apache Reservation is home to approximately 12,000 Apaches with an abundance of natural resources and rich cultural heritage. The tribal administration, tribal enterprises, the San Carlos Unified School District and local government agencies also provide employment.
The Apache Gold Casino Resort provides approximately
300 jobs for tribal members as well as non-members.
Tribal members reside with the four main districts in
San Carlos which are small communities with
modern homes, subdivisions, churches, schools
and municipal buildings.
Tourism
The San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation encompasses 1.8 million acres of pristine land spanning across three regions of mountain country, desert and plateau landscapes. First established by President Grant’s Executive Order in 1871, the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation is located 20 miles east of Globe and approximately 90 miles east of Phoenix.
The Apaches are descendants of the Athabascan family, which migrated to the Southwest in the 10th century. Later, as reservations were being established, the bands of Apache, who were placed at San Carlos, became one tribe recognized as the San Carlos Apaches.
San Carlos is also known as the base for the well-known Geronimo Hot Shots and Southwest Forest Fire Fighters, a large group of professional Indian fire fighters who serve the entire Southwest area during the summer “forest fire” months.
Today, the San Carlos Apache Reservation is home to approximately 12,000 Apaches with an abundance of natural resources and rich cultural heritage. The tribal administration, tribal enterprises, the San Carlos Unified School District and local government agencies also provide employment. The Apache Gold Casino Resort provides approximately 300 jobs for tribal members as well as non-members. Tribal members reside with the four main districts in San Carlos which are small communities with modern homes, subdivisions, churches, schools and municipal buildings.