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Amerind Museum
The Amerind museum is an anthropological and archaeological museum and research center located in Texas Canyon in the Little Dragoon Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Native American cultures and their histories.
Triangle T Guest Ranch
Enjoy lunch at the Triangle T Guest Ranch, located 60 miles east of Tucson in the foothills of the Dragoon Mountains. One of the oldest ranches in Arizona, its unique setting in the beautiful Texas Canyon, amidst gigantic boulders piled high in startling formations, offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the southwest. At an elevation of 4500 feet, temperatures at the Triangle T Guest Ranch are moderate year round.
Fairbank Ghost Town
Explore Fairbank, located on Highway 82 just east of the San Pedro River. Constructed of cast gypsum block, the historic Fairbank Schoolhouse replaced an earlier structure from the 1880's that is believed to have burned down. The schoolhouse was rebuilt in 1920. The school served kindergarten through 8th grade and the student population never exceeded 45. Higher education meant travel to the "big city" of Tombstone.
  
Ramsey Canyon
Internationally famous among birders and other naturalists for over a century, this 380-acre property in the middle elevations of the canyon provides excellent birding opportunities year-round. There is not a month in the year that migratory birds are not flying this canyon. Ramsey Canyon is the home of the Nature Conservancy’s Preserve and the Arizona Folklore Preserve.
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Coronado National Memorial
Coronado National Memorial commemorates and interprets the significance of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado’s expedition and the resulting cultural influences of 16th century Spanish colonial exploration in the Americas. The Memorial preserves and interprets the natural and human history of the area for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Hummingbird Banding
Up to ten species of hummingbirds use the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and northern nesting grounds. Get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff capture, band, measure, and release them as part of long-term studies of the bird life of this internationally important migration route. Hummingbird banding is conducted April through May and July through September at the San Pedro House visitor center of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, located 7 miles east of Sierra Vista on Highway 90. Banding sessions take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on a weekly to biweekly schedule; please check the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory calendar of events for the for specific dates at http://sabo.org/calendar.htm. Sessions are open to the public without reservations and at no cost, but donations in support of this study are gratefully accepted. For more information, contact SABO at reservations@sabo.org
 
San Pedro River Walk
The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. Guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees that line the river will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the sanctuary of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. River Walks depart from the San Pedro House. The river’s stretch is home to 84 species of mammals, 14 species of fish, 41 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 100 species of breeding birds. It also provides invaluable habitat for 250 species of migrant and wintering birds.
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Tombstone
When Ed Schieffelin staked his silver claim in 1877, he was told he would only find his tombstone in the Arizona desert. In the years that followed, Tombstone became one of the roughest and most lawless cities on the frontier. Famous for its residents, such as Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp, as well as the battle at the O.K. Corral. Today, Tombstone is a living tribute to the original mining town.
  
Sierra Vista EOP Bird Walk
In cooperation with the City of Sierra Vista, SABO, the Friends of the San Pedro River and Huachuca Audubon Society offer 2-hour birding tours of the wastewater wetlands at the Environmental Operations Park on the city's east side. These Sunday morning tours begin at 8 a.m. from October through March and 7 a.m. from April through September. The tours spend approximately 2 hours exploring areas normally off limits to the public. No reservations are required for these tours, and there is no charge to participate, but all three organizations appreciate donations to help continue their work on behalf of southeastern Arizona's wildlife and habitats. Special tours are available for groups of 6 or more with advance arrangements; for more information on group tours, contact SABO at reservations@sabo.org
Wine Country & Lunch
Situated in the mile-high rolling grasslands of Southeastern Arizona, surrounded by the Huachuca, Whetstone, and Santa Rita Mountains, is a virtually undiscovered wine-growing region with soil so rich, it rivals that of Burgundy, France. The rows of vineyards that produce award winning red, white, and blush wines interrupt the oak glades and yucca patches native to the area, creating breathtaking views that make this a one-of-a kind wine tasting experience.
Dos Cabezas WineWorks
Rancho Rossa Vineyards
Callaghan Vineyards
Village of Elgin Vineyards
Sonoita Vineyards
Wine Tasting Horseback Ride
 
Sulphur Springs Valley Tours
The Sulphur Springs Valley is winter home to a wide variety of migratory birds, from tiny sparrows to majestic Sandhill Cranes, as well as southwestern residents such as Gambel's and Scaled Quail, Great Horned Owl, Greater Roadrunner, Harris's Hawk, and Pyrrhuloxia. SABO's morning tours visit some of the best bird habitats in the southern part of the valley, including a wetland that is home to waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and one of the largest crane flocks in Arizona. Thanksgiving through February is the best time to visit.
Bisbee
Founded in 1880, and named after Judge DeWitt Bisbee, a financial backer of the Copper Queen Mine. Once an Old West mining camp, at its prime Bisbee had transformed into a cosmopolitan city labeled an “Urban Outpost on the Frontier.” Today, Bisbee allows visitors to enjoy the splendor of the Old West while combined with a modern day artist community.
  
Carr, Miller and Ash Canyons
The 3 Canyon Escape Tour by Arizona Sunshine Tours is offered year round, with hummingbird viewing April through October. View the birds in their natural habitat consisting of Sycamore-Oak woodland, Manzanita scrub, canyon riparian, orchards and open meadows. Guided walks and banding are sponsored by SABO (Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory.)See lower canyon to mid-elevation specialties starting at the Carr House Visitor Center with a ¾ mile trail to the ruins of Todd-Healy Ranch. Venture through the steep upper trails into Miller Peak wilderness. The Perimeter trail connects Carr, Miller and Ramsey Canyons. Visit Beatty’s Apple Orchard and a stop at private Ash Canyon B&B where feeding areas attract a wide variety of both desert and mountain species and up to 15 species of migratory hummingbirds. Picnic lunches are available. The tour is 5 to 6 hours in length.
Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine
The Shrine is a wonderful addition to any visit to Sierra Vista, located just south of town near Ramsey Canyon on the road to Bisbee. High on a hill in the Huachuca Mountains, a 75 foot Celtic Cross beckons visitors to come closer, a large angel with open arms welcomes visitors to the Shrine. Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine, completed in 1998, extends a serene invitation for travelers of all faiths. Consisting of a Cross, 31-foot Madonna figure, a chapel, and beautiful scenery, this is one spot not to miss on your tour.
Kartchner Caverns
Kept secret since its discovery in 1974, Kartchner Caverns was announced to the world in 1988. Still virtually pristine, this massive limestone cave has 13,000 feet of passages and two rooms as long as football fields.
 
Garden Canyon
This canyon on Fort Huachuca is arguably the most beautiful in the Huachuca Mountains. Birders should note that the canyons are closed occasionally for maneuvers. Visitor passes for US citizens are available at the front gate with a valid drivers license, vehicle registration, and proof of vehicle insurance (or rental vehicle agreement). All passengers 18 and older must also provide photo IDs. You may see White-tailed and Mule deer, Pronghorns or Javalinas. The upper picnic area offers Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Painted Red Start and Elegant Trogan. The Scheelite Canyon Trail offers Mexican Spotted Owls. The Sawmill Canyon Trail is a good area for Montezuma Quail, Buff-breasted Flycatcher, and Red-faced and Grace's Warblers. Butterfly enthusiasts will also be kept busy here.
International Access to Fort Huachuca
Tubac
Tubac, located about 40 miles south of Tucson, was established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio. Working artists' studios now surround the grounds which once served as the home for a Spanish military garrison. The Presidio is a state park and guided tours are available. The Presidio is a convenient place to begin your Tubac tour because there is coach parking and the local galleries and shopping are just steps away. Your tour will want to wander through the numerous art galleries, working studios and gift shops. |
