Maya's Great Grandfather, Frank L Pendley, came to Slide Rock in 1907. He filed for a Homestead patent for 58 acres in 1910. He was successful because he knew about mining. He married her Great Grandma Jane Thomas-Hutchinson, who had gown up near Westfork in 1921. They had nine kids including Maya's Grandpa Tom, who was the oldest. The property had 500 apple trees, live stock, and fruits and vegetables. They were the first to have electricity in the canyon thanks to hydroelectric power (check out the water wheel Maya is pictured in). Frank and Jane ran "The Falls Ranch" together until Frank died in 1954.  After that, and other Pendley decedents ran it until 1963 when Maya's grandpa Tom took over and ran it until it became a state park in 1985.  Maya's mom learned to swim there! Can you imagine spending your childhood in that paradise?  Great history! LOVE IT! Um, did I mention how gorgeous Maya is?  We had fun! ~Cameron



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Maya {Flagstaff Senior Photos}
Maya's Great Grandfather, Frank L Pendley, came to Slide Rock in 1907. He filed for a Homestead patent for 58 acres in 1910. He was successful because he knew about mining. He married her Great Grandma Jane Thomas-Hutchinson, who had gown up near Westfork in 1921. They had nine kids including Maya's Grandpa Tom, who was the oldest. The property had 500 apple trees, live stock, and fruits and vegetables. They were the first to have electricity in the canyon thanks to hydroelectric power (check out the water wheel Maya is pictured in). Frank and Jane ran "The Falls Ranch" together until Frank died in 1954.  After that, and other Pendley decedents ran it until 1963 when Maya's grandpa Tom took over and ran it until it became a state park in 1985.  Maya's mom learned to swim there! Can you imagine spending your childhood in that paradise?  Great history! LOVE IT! Um, did I mention how gorgeous Maya is?  We had fun! ~Cameron




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