White Mountains Weekend, July 17–19, 2026 — pines under a monsoon night sky

Mud, Movies & Monsoons – A White Mountains Weekend

Two weeks ago we came down the Rim sunburned and smelling like campfire, and apparently that wasn’t enough, because the News board filled right back up with reasons to go north. This weekend the White Mountains are throwing everything at once: a mud run in Show Low, a free movie under the pines in Lakeside, an ice cream social at the Taylor pool, and a small-town stage musical for good measure. Meanwhile the valley forecast says 103°. ...

July 13, 2026 · 4 min · TJ Swanson