What's Happening in Pinal County, Arizona?

The Golden Corridor is the name that experts are giving the area in between Tucson and Phoenix. Experts predict that Tucson and Phoenix will keep growing at a phenomenal rate and join together within the next 5-10 years! At that time land will be at a premium with the new and continued development and growth. This growth has already begun. Between 1990 and 2000, the county grew by over 54%. And between 2000 and 2004 already grew another 20%!

County Profile!

The county is located just south of the Maricopa County and the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The southern part is rugged mountainous, and heavily wooded with pinon, juniper, and ponderosa pine.
Interstate 10, which connects Tucson and Phoenix is where the most growth is happening right now.
Principal industries are construction, manufacturing, trade, and agriculture.
Activities include: In Pinal you can cast a line at the Picacho Peak Reservoir, hike the Superstitions, sky dive at the number one drop in the world, Sky Dive AZ, ride a sunset cruise on a steamboat, explore the desert trails of Pinal by four-wheel drive, take a helicopter or balloon ride, take a walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, look for Apache tears in Superior or camp at one of 15 campsites.

Local Hot Spots

Casinos -

There are two casinos in the County that are just minutes away from any of the communities.
Ak-Chin Casino and Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino.

Golf -

Pinal County offers more than seventeen golf courses to choose from.
The courses are found throughout this diverse county from the beautiful mountains of Kearny to the hot spot of the nation in Coolidge.
Casa Grande
Great shopping in Casa Grande. There are outlet malls, restaurants and other boutiques in this charming southwestern town.
With a low cost of living and a broad range of amenities, Casa Grande and surrounding communities are experiencing a high growth rate.