This area is filled with fascinating activities. For fishing and more water fun, head to Roper Lake State Park, six miles south of town. In the summer, try tubing down the Gila River. Take a long, relaxing soak in the hot springs nearby. Or be a rock hound at the Black Hills Backcountry byway and the Round Mountain Rock-hound Area.

Things to do in Safford

Discovery Park
Explore 200 acres of scientific, historical, and cultural exhibits in Discovery Park. The park is home to the Gov Aker Observatory, housing a 20-inch optical telescope, the world's largest known Camera Obscura, and many fascinating science exhibits, including a state-of-the-art space simulator ride. The Observatory also serves as the visitors' center for the Mt. Graham International Observatory (MGIO), a division of Steward Observatory, the research arm for the department of astronomy at the University of Arizona. Call 928-428-6260 for more information.

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