Summer is drawing to a close and for most of us that means the kids are going back to school, and daily life becomes even more hectic than before. At this point it's a little too late to escape from the madness by going on vacation, but have you ever considered, a weekend getaway? We're not talking about an expensive vacation here, we're talking about a weekend drive up north. In Phoenix, it really doesn't start to cool down until late September, so why not take the wife and kids hop in the SUV and spend a day or three in the cool scenic pleasure of Pinetop? Sometimes fresh mountain air is all you need to kick start you. With this in mind we took the liberty of providing you with 6 things to do when you take your family to Pinetop:



1. Go to the lake(s) - There are over 10 lakes in or around the White Mountains. Each one is full of wildlife and scenic beauty that you have to see to believe.

2. Fishing - This makes sense especially since we just told you about all the White Mountain Lakes.

3. Horseback Riding - There's nothing quite like horseback riding in the White Mountains of Arizona as you ride into the tranquility of fresh mountain air as you experience the beauty of the pine forests, mountain sides, streams and meadows of wildflowers. Choose among the best horse riding stables and trail ride cowboy guides in the White Mountains area including Show Low, Pinetop Lakeside, Greer, Alpine and other region communities.

4. Golf - Golfing in the white mountains is as much about beauty as it is about golf. There are numerous courses throughout; take your pick.

5. Explore Native Communities and historical sites. There are several Native American communities that have thrived for centuries in the White Mountains, take a trip to a historical site, or visit one of many museums filled artifacts and art from many wonderful cultures.

6. Relax and let someone do house chores while staying at any of our cozy hotels in Pinetop, AZ.