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City/town information
Bisbee, founded in 1880, was a booming mining town. Today, Bisbee's extraordinarily well-preserved early-twentieth-century downtown draws visitors from around the world, who appreciate its historic architecture, it's welcoming, creative spirit and its cool climate.
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Bisbee
Bisbee, founded in 1880, was a booming mining town. Today, Bisbee's extraordinarily well-preserved early-twentieth-century downtown draws visitors from around the world, who appreciate its historic architecture, it's welcoming, creative spirit and its cool climate.
Tombstone is known for its Wild West history. The O.K. Corral outdoor theater re-enacts an 1881 cowboy gunfight. Resident ghosts are said to haunt the bullet-riddled Bird Cage Theatre. Outlaws are among the local townsfolk buried at the 1878 Boothill Cemetery.
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Tombstone
300 N Sumner StTombstone is known for its Wild West history. The O.K. Corral outdoor theater re-enacts an 1881 cowboy gunfight. Resident ghosts are said to haunt the bullet-riddled Bird Cage Theatre. Outlaws are among the local townsfolk buried at the 1878 Boothill Cemetery.
Birding
Smugglers’ offers FOUR Affiliated Birding Sites throughout the region, which offer birders an opportunity to bird in a variety of distinct habitats. Don't miss onsite birding along Smugglers' Trail (Chihuahuan desert habitat), access to The Rock House in Portal, AZ just outside Cave Creek Canyon one of the premier birding destinations in the US, birding at our land on State Line Road in Portal, AZ (Sonoran desert habitat) & hummingbirds at The Apache School in Apache, AZ.
Smugglers' Roost
2405 NM-338Smugglers’ offers FOUR Affiliated Birding Sites throughout the region, which offer birders an opportunity to bird in a variety of distinct habitats. Don't miss onsite birding along Smugglers' Trail (Chihuahuan desert habitat), access to The Rock House in Portal, AZ just outside Cave Creek Canyon one of the premier birding destinations in the US, birding at our land on State Line Road in Portal, AZ (Sonoran desert habitat) & hummingbirds at The Apache School in Apache, AZ.
Hiking
A visit to the Chiricahua National Monument is truly an unforgettable experience! Called the “Land of Standing-Up Rocks” by the Apaches and later the “Wonderland of Rocks” by the pioneers, this 12,000+ acre national park is filled with towering rock spires, massive stone columns, and balanced rocks weighing hundreds of tons perched delicately on small pedestals. An eight-mile scenic drive winds through the park gradually climbing through the pine and oak-juniper forest to the overlook, which gives a commanding view of vast collection of bizarre rock formations. The monument is a mecca for birders and hikers alike, with nearly 20 miles of trails that meander amongst the massive stone formations.
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Chiricahua þjóðgarðurinn
12856 E Bonita Canyon RdA visit to the Chiricahua National Monument is truly an unforgettable experience! Called the “Land of Standing-Up Rocks” by the Apaches and later the “Wonderland of Rocks” by the pioneers, this 12,000+ acre national park is filled with towering rock spires, massive stone columns, and balanced rocks weighing hundreds of tons perched delicately on small pedestals. An eight-mile scenic drive winds through the park gradually climbing through the pine and oak-juniper forest to the overlook, which gives a commanding view of vast collection of bizarre rock formations. The monument is a mecca for birders and hikers alike, with nearly 20 miles of trails that meander amongst the massive stone formations.
The Gila is 3.3 million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains and range land. The Gila Wilderness, was the first wilderness designated in the U.S. The magnificent mountain scenery, cool summer temperatures and relatively warm winters permit a wide range of recreational opportunities during all seasons.
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Gila National Forest
The Gila is 3.3 million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains and range land. The Gila Wilderness, was the first wilderness designated in the U.S. The magnificent mountain scenery, cool summer temperatures and relatively warm winters permit a wide range of recreational opportunities during all seasons.
Kartchner Caverns is one of Arizona’s largest state parks. Multiple hiking trails are located at Karchner Caverns State Park ranging in difficulty & length up to 4+ miles.
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Kartchner Caverns ríkisgarður
2980 AZ-90Kartchner Caverns is one of Arizona’s largest state parks. Multiple hiking trails are located at Karchner Caverns State Park ranging in difficulty & length up to 4+ miles.
Cochise Stronghold is located to the west of Sunsites, Arizona in the Dragoon Mountains at an elevation of 5,000 ft. Hike the rugged canyon that served the famous Apache Indian leader, Cochise, as a refuge against his enemies. Trails through this beautiful woodland area of protective rampart of granite domes and sheer cliffs range in difficulty & length from 0.3 to 4.6 miles.
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Cochise Stronghold
2100 W Ironwood RdCochise Stronghold is located to the west of Sunsites, Arizona in the Dragoon Mountains at an elevation of 5,000 ft. Hike the rugged canyon that served the famous Apache Indian leader, Cochise, as a refuge against his enemies. Trails through this beautiful woodland area of protective rampart of granite domes and sheer cliffs range in difficulty & length from 0.3 to 4.6 miles.
Scenic Chihuahuan desert state park located at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The “city” is a geologic formation made up of large, sculptured rock columns, or pinnacles, rising as high as 40 feet and separated by paths or lanes resembling city streets which was formed about 34.9 million years ago when a very large volcano erupted. Erosion sculptured columns seen today, creating a stunning, otherworldly landscape. The Park offers hiking trails, excellent mountain biking, wildlife viewing, birding, stargazing, picnic areas and a desert botanical garden.
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City of Rocks State Park
327 NM-61Scenic Chihuahuan desert state park located at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The “city” is a geologic formation made up of large, sculptured rock columns, or pinnacles, rising as high as 40 feet and separated by paths or lanes resembling city streets which was formed about 34.9 million years ago when a very large volcano erupted. Erosion sculptured columns seen today, creating a stunning, otherworldly landscape. The Park offers hiking trails, excellent mountain biking, wildlife viewing, birding, stargazing, picnic areas and a desert botanical garden.
Historic
Extraordinary and well preserved Mogollon cliff dwellings which date back to the late 1200's. The adjacent Gila Widerness and Gila National Forest have over 1,490 miles of wilderness hiking and riding trails across 3.2 million acres of surpassing beauty.
Be certain to take a paper map, as the site is out of cell range.
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Gila Cliff Dwellings þjóðminjasafn
26 Jim Bradford TrailExtraordinary and well preserved Mogollon cliff dwellings which date back to the late 1200's. The adjacent Gila Widerness and Gila National Forest have over 1,490 miles of wilderness hiking and riding trails across 3.2 million acres of surpassing beauty.
Be certain to take a paper map, as the site is out of cell range.
A museum, art gallery, and research center dedicated to archaeology, Native cultures, and Western art. Outstanding collection of artifacts!
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Amerind Museum
2100 N Amerind RdA museum, art gallery, and research center dedicated to archaeology, Native cultures, and Western art. Outstanding collection of artifacts!
A local and national treasure, The Gadsden Hotel opened its doors in 1907. Famous guests include Eleanor Roosevelt, John Dillinger & Thornton Wilder.
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Gadsden Hotel
1046 G AveA local and national treasure, The Gadsden Hotel opened its doors in 1907. Famous guests include Eleanor Roosevelt, John Dillinger & Thornton Wilder.
Caves / Rockhounding
Located near Benson, Kartchner Caverns is one of Arizona’s largest state parks. It features a 2.4-mile-long living cave complex with underground pools, rare rock and mineral formations, and unusual animal species. The cave has been listed as one of the top ten caves in the world for its mineral deposits by cave experts, and is the only one open to the public in U.S.
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Kartchner Caverns ríkisgarður
2980 AZ-90Located near Benson, Kartchner Caverns is one of Arizona’s largest state parks. It features a 2.4-mile-long living cave complex with underground pools, rare rock and mineral formations, and unusual animal species. The cave has been listed as one of the top ten caves in the world for its mineral deposits by cave experts, and is the only one open to the public in U.S.
Known for its abundance of minerals, visitors can search for quartz crystals, geodes, jasper, perlite, just to name a few.
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Rock Hound State Park
9880 Stirrup Rd SEKnown for its abundance of minerals, visitors can search for quartz crystals, geodes, jasper, perlite, just to name a few.
This rockhound area makes a great day adventure for rock collectors with no fees or permits required. The principal attraction for rock collectors here is fire agate and quartz.
Black Hills Rockhound Area
This rockhound area makes a great day adventure for rock collectors with no fees or permits required. The principal attraction for rock collectors here is fire agate and quartz.
This rockhound area is considered to be among the richest areas in the world for fire agate.
Round Mountain BLM Rockhound Area
This rockhound area is considered to be among the richest areas in the world for fire agate.
Located between Tucson and Benson, Colossal Cave experienced a rich history and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inhabited for centuries by the Hohokam Indians, and later used as a hideout for train robbers, today the cave and grounds are open to visitors year-round. Park visitors have the option to take several types of cave tours with varying degrees of difficulty and exploration. There is even an after-hours candlelight cave tour available. The park grounds are also open for horseback riding and picnics.
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Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailLocated between Tucson and Benson, Colossal Cave experienced a rich history and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inhabited for centuries by the Hohokam Indians, and later used as a hideout for train robbers, today the cave and grounds are open to visitors year-round. Park visitors have the option to take several types of cave tours with varying degrees of difficulty and exploration. There is even an after-hours candlelight cave tour available. The park grounds are also open for horseback riding and picnics.
Astronomy / Science
Established in 1955 by JD Rockefellor, the Southwestern Research Station, under the direction of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, this biological field station that provides scientists, educators, students & visitors from around the world the opportunity to participate in research, workshops, and classes.
Southwestern Research Station
2003 W Cave Creek RdEstablished in 1955 by JD Rockefellor, the Southwestern Research Station, under the direction of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, this biological field station that provides scientists, educators, students & visitors from around the world the opportunity to participate in research, workshops, and classes.
Dedicated to aerospace education through the preservation and presentation of the history of flight, this 150-acre property in Tucson houses a collection of more than 250 aircraft. It’s sister museum, the Titan Missile Museum is located just 25 minutes south of Tucson and houses an actual Titan II Missile available for viewing inside its launch duct.
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Pima Loft og geimfari
6000 E Valencia RdDedicated to aerospace education through the preservation and presentation of the history of flight, this 150-acre property in Tucson houses a collection of more than 250 aircraft. It’s sister museum, the Titan Missile Museum is located just 25 minutes south of Tucson and houses an actual Titan II Missile available for viewing inside its launch duct.
Located six miles south of Safford, Arizona, Mt. Graham International Observatory is a division of Steward Observatory, the research arm for the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona.
This facility situated at 10,720 feet, conducts weekend tours from mid-May through Mid-November.
Mount Graham International Observatory Road
Mount Graham International Observatory RoadLocated six miles south of Safford, Arizona, Mt. Graham International Observatory is a division of Steward Observatory, the research arm for the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona.
This facility situated at 10,720 feet, conducts weekend tours from mid-May through Mid-November.
Boasting more than 60 years of astronomical study with the most diverse collection of observatories on Earth for nighttime optical, infrared, and solar astronomy, this world-renowned facility is located just 56 miles southwest of Tucson at an elevation of 6,875 feet. The Visitor Center is open daily and offers guided tours of the facility. In addition, Kitt Peak offers a three-hour Nightly Observing Program and an all-night Advanced Observing Program, available by reservation.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
Boasting more than 60 years of astronomical study with the most diverse collection of observatories on Earth for nighttime optical, infrared, and solar astronomy, this world-renowned facility is located just 56 miles southwest of Tucson at an elevation of 6,875 feet. The Visitor Center is open daily and offers guided tours of the facility. In addition, Kitt Peak offers a three-hour Nightly Observing Program and an all-night Advanced Observing Program, available by reservation.
Situated at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains just 20 minutes north of Tucson, is Columbia University’s Biosphere 2 Center. This 250-acre Arizona campus is devoted to deepening the understanding of Earth systems vital to the policies and decisions that will affect Earth’s future. Equipped with a 3.1 acre, glass-enclosed research laboratory, Biosphere 2 Center, in addition to its research agenda, offers academic programs in Earth systems for high school and college students, local school children, as well as educational experiences for more than 180,000 annual visitors.
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Lífssvið 2
32540 S Biosphere RdSituated at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains just 20 minutes north of Tucson, is Columbia University’s Biosphere 2 Center. This 250-acre Arizona campus is devoted to deepening the understanding of Earth systems vital to the policies and decisions that will affect Earth’s future. Equipped with a 3.1 acre, glass-enclosed research laboratory, Biosphere 2 Center, in addition to its research agenda, offers academic programs in Earth systems for high school and college students, local school children, as well as educational experiences for more than 180,000 annual visitors.