Things that Actually Matter

  • Save Oak Flat

    Tucked away in the Arizona mountains east of a tiny town called Superior is a place called Oak Flat. It isn’t obvious- there are no flashing signs with giant neon arrows saying “THIS WAY- COME AND SEE.” There are no massive statues, or informative plaques, or sidewalks and railings directing tourists to the next stopping point on their tour. It isn’t conspicuous. It isn’t flashy. It’s not that kind of place. But Oak Flat possesses a kind of beauty that far surpasses that of any place I’ve ever been with a sidewalk and a plaque. Its beauty is subtle, and quiet. No, there are no pamphlets, no rangers to tell…