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"Cave Creek"
Cave Creek, located in northern Maricopa County, is a spot where you can still find traces of the Old West. The town continues to reflect the independent spirit of its founders.
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The town of Cave Creek garners its name from a small nearby stream that flows for about 25 miles – bubbling up from springs located in the Tonto National Forest and winding through the town. The stream is unique because it is among the last remaining spring-fed, perennial streams located within Maricopa County. |
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The Verde River flowing near the town of Rio Verde. The town is considered to be one of the last rural, equestrian communities in the northeast Phoenix Valley.
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McDowell Mountain Regional Park, the McDowell Indian Reservation and the Tonto National Forest border the community of Rio Verde. |
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Cave Creek is unparalleled in its natural beauty. The Tonto National Forest, state land as well as county parks offer many recreational activities near Cave Creek. |
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Frontier Town, located in the heart of downtown, is a replica of an old west town. Shops as well as restaurants are located within the town. |
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One of the best ways to find out more about the area’s history is with a visit to the Cave Creek Museum, located at the corner of Basin Road and Skyline Drive in Cave Creek. The museum houses an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that give you a glimpse of how life used to be for the Indians, miners, ranchers and early pioneers. |
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The mountains surrounding Cave Creek were filled with snow from a March storm that brought the snow level to regions at 2,000 feet. This image was taken from the 11th green of Rancho Manana's golf course. |
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Arizona is a region of contrasts. Snow caps the mountains surrounding the desert area in Cave Creek. The town of Cave Creek reflects the independent spirit of its early residents. |
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A beautiful day in the Cave Creek/Carefree area. While the towns are located side-by-side, each is unique. Cave Creek remains an Old West Town with artesian flair while Carefree remains the home of fine resorts and upscale living. |
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An Ocotillo frames a scene in Carefree. The snow was a treat for Valley residents. It isn't often that snow capped mountains ring the Phoenix metro area. |
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Snow capped mountains as seen from Carefree. The town was founded in the 1950's and is considered to be one of the earliest planned communities in Arizona. |
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The newest addition to Maricopa County’s regional park system is the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, which encompasses more than 2,000 acres. The Spur Cross area is a great place to view riparian areas along Cave Creek, archaeology sites, wildlife and remnants of old mines and ranches. |
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Historic downtown Cave Creek is located along the corridor of Cave Creek Road. The downtown area is north of Black Mountain, which takes its name from the color of basalt rocks on its western flank. Many unique shops, galleries and restaurants line the corridor. Cave Creek is well known for its artisan community.
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