Destinations
Cochise Stronghold
Cochise Stronghold - Coronado National Forest
Cochise Stronghold offers premier birding and excellent rockclimbing and hiking, and trail rides. The land of the historic Chiricahua Apache, rolling grasslands and beautiful mountains. Come to the high desert elevation starting at 4200′ and enjoy the cooler summers, mild winters and the best that mother nature has to offer.
Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Discover the pinnacles, spires, and balanced rocks formed 27 million years ago from a colossal volcanic eruption. Traverse these structures that safeguard the sky islands region's extraordinary biodiversity. Engage with the millennia-spanning human history, including prehistoric indigenous peoples, Chiricahua Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, ranchers, the CCC, and today's visitors.
Kartchner Caverns
Kartchner Caverns State Park | Arizona (azstateparks.com)
Nestled at the foot of the Whetstone Mountains, this park boasts a rich diversity and provides visitors with a plethora of activities set against the backdrop of its natural beauty and complex infrastructure. A world-famous cave experience, scenic trails, and much more await you in Benson, AZ.
Old Pearce
Located within the Sulphur Springs Valley at the heart of Cochise County, Arizona, lies the Historic Pearce Township. Standing at the junction of Ghost Town Trail and Pearce Road, one can witness a convergence of past and present, where the rugged beauty of the high desert meets the majestic mountains.
Ghost Town Trail
The Best Ghost Towns In Arizona Road Trip For A Creepy Experience (onlyinyourstate.com)
Set aside a day or more for a journey through history as you drive to the numerous ghost towns in Southeast Arizona. These locales were once bustling frontier boom towns, emblematic of Arizona's Wild West legacy. Presently, many of these ghost towns endure in different states of decay, with each passing year, a bit more merges back into the landscape.
Amerind Museum
Home - Amerind Museum - Research Center, Library, Art Gallery
A museum, art gallery, and research center dedicated to archaeology, Native cultures, and Western art. Located in Dragoon, Arizona, and surrounded by the spectacular boulders of Texas Canyon.
Bisbee, AZ
Discover Bisbee Arizona | United States | Bisbee Visitor Center
Bisbee's remarkably preserved downtown, dating back to the early twentieth century, attracts global visitors who admire its historical architecture, inviting creative spirit, and pleasant climate. Additionally, Bisbee is an excellent base for various visitors, including birdwatchers, hikers, wine enthusiasts, and music lovers, who are eager to discover the geologically, biologically, and culturally diverse "Sky Islands" region.
Tombstone, AZ
Tombstone AZ Information ⋆ Discover Tombstone Arizona
Walking the historic streets once tread by Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Clantons over 140 years ago, you'll be enveloped by history. Tombstone, AZ, offers an abundance to see and do. With its numerous charming shops offering unique finds, a variety of historic attractions, delightful restaurants, and classic saloons, you're immersed in the living history of the True West in the town famously known as The Town Too Tough to Die.
Sonoita/Elgin Area
Sonoita Elgin Chamber of Commerce
Sonoita/Elgin is a hub for adventure, offering a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, bird-watching, camping, and landscape photography. Additionally, it provides delightful indoor experiences like wine tasting at award-winning local wineries.
Willcox Wine Country
Immerse yourself in the charm of our historic town, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and flourishing vineyards. Experience a blend of rich heritage, warm hospitality, and diverse attractions that make every visit to Willcox a journey of discovery and delight.
Wings Over Willcox
Wings over Willcox
The region is renowned for world-class birding, marked by the migration of over 35,000 sandhill cranes in the winter, along with numerous other bird species observed throughout the "sky island" mountain ranges.