Greer is widely regarded as one of the darkest skies in North America.  15 miles from the nearest town at an altitude of 8,500 feet, the heavens literally come alive at night with twinkling splendor, giving even the casual observer a clear view of the Milky Way with their naked eye on any given night.  Have you ever seen satellites glide through the heavens with the naked eye?   YOU CAN IN GREER !    So vast is the star field from Greer, that you may actually have difficulty even spotting major constellations due to the density of heavenly bodies.  The fascination with the heavens, which has long held Man tight in it’s grip,  is at it’s most intoxicating right here in Greer – inspiring astronomers and poets alike with a powerful sense of both magic and wonder.

Cast your eyes to the heavens with a loved one & GET YOUR GREER ON !

Want to increase the odds that your actual catch will beat anyone else’s stories?  Within only a 30 mile radius of Greer we proudly boast over 630 miles of trout streams and 22 additional trout lakes.  With odds like that it’s not likely you’ll need much assistance, but if you find yourself short on supplies, The Tin Star of Greer or the Speckled Trout of Springerville will have just what you need.   Haven’t been out in awhile and want some pointers? Let us arrange some one-on-one time for you with one of our local professional anglers.  In Greer, you won’t have to leave with tales – because no one here ever goes home empty handed!

www.wiltbankstables.com

Want to try a wonderful horseback experience riding through one of the largest Ponderosa Pine forests in the world?   Family fun for all ages, from the most novice to the experienced, Wiltbank Stables will insure a wonderful time.   From a one hour ride to all day, when your ready for your horse riding adventure then look no further than Thad Wiltbank and his professional staff of horse experts.   Thad Wiltbank comes from one of the first families to settle in the Greer area in the late 1800’s.  From breathtaking horseback rides through the forest, to chuckwagon dinner rides, to gliding through the snow on a two horse open sleigh,….time with the Wiltbank clan will be memories that will last for a lifetime.    “Tell them Aunt Molly sent you!”

X Diamond Ranch – 928-333-2286         (14 miles from Molly’s)

There’s no better way to experience the White Mountains in the South Fork Canyon, or meandering along the Little Colorado River than by horseback and with Kym Johnson as your guide you get the real deal.  As John & Molly Butler’s great-granddaughter, Kym is an accomplished rider who knows these mountains, and the stories they hold, like the back of her hand. Operating from the Butler’s nearby X Diamond Ranch, you’ll be led on the adventure of your choice.  Spend an entire day on horseback or a short afternoon roaming the mountainside with Kym as your guide.  Are you an enthusiast – or an equestrian?  You can bring your own “wheels” and rent a stall at the X Diamond for the duration of your trip.  All levels of riders are encouraged, welcomed and tended to with the utmost attention to their particular wants and needs.   “Tell them Grandma Molly sent you!”

NPX is the new, unique and critically acclaimed family Christmas Experience in Greer, Ariz. We are humbled by the overwhelming response, reviews and success of the NPX 2009, our inaugural year. Cabin bookings and ticket sales have already begun for 2010!

To insure the best dates and family planning, we want to let our valued customers know ahead of time that our 2010 capacity is fixed and limited to insure “pure authenticity”. Our goal is that your children and family come away with a wonderful “Norman Rockwell’esque” lifetime memory.

The North Pole Experience adventure starts at the historic 100 year old Molly Butler Ski Lodge (12 miles from Sunrise Ski Park), add in 51 wonderful cabins that sleep from 4 to 19 people ( families can stay together!), Dinner at the “Top 25” ranked Molly’s ski après restaurant. Add in the “fully interactive” adventure inside Santa’s authentic 400 year old themed Workshop. Your family will experience a very “special, interactive and authentic” adventure! Top it off with Breakfast with Santa in the morning. Book your cabin stay an extra day and get in some skiing at Greer’s Sunrise Ski Mountain with 69 runs, Arizona’s premiere Ski resort.

Also, 2010 is a Milestone year for the Molly Butler Ski Lodge & Cabins as we will be celebrating our 100th anniversary!! We will have multiple announcements, renovations, and events throughout the year, and we look forward to the privilege to adding your family to our historic guest list, that includes Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, John Wayne and Zane Grey to name a few.

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Book Your Molly’s Cabin & Hit the Slopes! Snow? You love it – and Greer has it! Sunrise Park Resort is only 12 minutes away, and at our 11,100 ft. summit, you can always count on Greer to be your complete Winter Wonderland. From snow angels and sledding to snow shoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, you can take your pick.  As Arizona’s premier ski resort, Sunrise Mountain offers 65 runs on 3 different mountains for beginner, intermediate and advanced level skiers.  Step up to the challenge of Sunrise’s mogul run or enjoy a leisurely 1. 2 mile stretch through picture postcard scenery and mountaintop vistas.  Just save some energy for fun back at Molly Butlers’ Patio Bar and Grill when the sun goes down. Take the chill out of a long day on the slopes with one of Molly’s hot specialty drinks and appetizers beside our enormous outdoor fireplace.  Then settle down and in for the evening with dinner at Molly’s to cap off a perfect day of winter fun.