Why go to the movies when you can have your very own archaeology adventures right here in the White Mountains! The Southwestern United States is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in our hemisphere – and Arizona has it’s share of treasures, only minutes from Greer.  Take a quick trip to The Butler’s X Diamond Ranch and spend the day excavating a 1,000 year old prehistoric settlement, uncovering artifacts dating as far back as 500 – 800 A.D. – or enrole in their Field School Lab and learn the techniques the professionals use. A bit further down Route 260 in Springerville AZ, you can explore Pre-Columbian ruins at The National Historic Landmark, Casa Malpais. Looking for more? It’s here and near Greer at The Raven Site Ruin just North of Casa Malpais.  Raven Site Ruin features two kivas and more than 800 rooms occupied by a long-vanished culture that thrived here between 1000 – 1450 A.D.