a smaller land area, is directly north. The reservation is also home to one of the most productive localities in the world for peridot, hosting the precious gem as nodules within the vesicular basaltic rocks found at Peridot Mesa. The prominent mesa rises about 90 meters from the surrounding desert environment. Having been worked since at least the late 19th century, the mesa hosts many small open pit mines excavated into the host vesicular basalt. Due to the protected status of the locality there are strict rules regarding mining in the area; being open only to tribal members or from permission by the tribe via a permit. Transportation U.S. Route 70 traverses the reservation from north to south. San Carlos Apache Nnee Bich'o Nii Transit provides transportation within the reservation, as well as service to Globe and Safford. Greyhound Lines serves Bylas and Peridot on its Phoenix–El Paso via Globe route. Attractions The San Carlos Apache Culture Center tells the stories and history of the Apache people. The Apache Gold Casino, owned and operated by the San Carlos Apache Nation, offers gaming, dining and lodging. The San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department offers hunting, fishing, boating, camping, birdwatching, and nature study on the scenic reservation. Tribal permits (required) available from local convenience and sporting-goods stores. Notable tribal members Douglas Miles, artist and founder of Apache Skateboards Mary Kim Titla, former reporter/anchor for the NBC-TV affiliate in Phoenix Craig Dan Goseyun, Sculptor Chesley Goseyun Wilson, actor and maker of the Apache violin Lynnette Haozous, artist See also San Carlos Apache Police Department Rattlesnake Fire (2018) References External links The Apache Messenger , tribal newspaper Joint Statement of the San Carlos Apache Tribe Concerned Citizens and Retired Miners Coalition and Arizona Mining Reform Coalition San Carlos Apache people, East Central Arizona History Geologic Map of the San Carlos Indian Reservation, Arizona, United States Geological Survey San Carlos Apache Texts, American Museum of Natural History San Carlos Lake Apache tribes Western Apache American Indian reservations in Arizona Federally recognized tribes in the United States Geography of Graham County, Arizona Geography of Gila County, Arizona Geography of Pinal County, Arizona 1872 establishments in Arizona Territory Native American history of Arizona Yavapai