Watchable Wildlife in Southern Arizona

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San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area and San Pedro House

From the headwaters near Cananea, Mexico the San Pedro River flows north to the Gila River in Arizona. This river creates a very rare riparian environment in the desert Southwest. Cottonwoods and other lush foliage thrive along the banks of this river, attracting many species of birds and wildlife.

One of the most popular ways to begin a visit to the San Pedro National Conservation Area is a stop at the San Pedro Hous, where visitor information as well as short, well-maintained trails can be found.

San Pedro Area Information

 

The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve
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 Area Information

 

Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine

High on a hill in the Huachuca Mountains, a 75 foot Celtic Cross beckons visitors to come closer, and 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.

Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine Information

 

 

Trip Itinerary

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  • Sierra Vista to San Pedro: 6 miles
  • San Pedro to Ramsey Canyon: 30 miles
  • Ramsey Canyon to Our Lady of the Sierras: 15 miles
  • Our Lady of the Sierras to Sierra Vista: 8 miles

For Group Travel Information Contact:

Sierra Vista Tour & Travel Office

480.897.3331

tourdesk@visitsierravista.com