Month: July 2023

Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument

Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument

Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument is in the far northwestern part of Arizona.  The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management work together to oversee the management of this protected area.  Established in 2000, it shares a border with Grand Canyon National Park 

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument in Camp Verde, Arizona, preserves the remarkable dwellings of the Sinagua Indians.  The remarkable architectural abilities of early civilizations are on display in this historic tower, reminiscent of a skyscraper with five stories of apartments.  Over three centuries, it was used 

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and a United States national monument in southern Arizona on the international border with the state of Sonora in Mexico.  More than 2,000 plant species, 300 bird species, and 100 reptile and amphibian species make 

Pipe Spring National Monument

Pipe Spring National Monument

Pipe Spring National Monument is a historical and cultural landmark in northern Arizona.  The National Park Service maintains the monument and serves to honour the legacy of both the native Kaibab Paiute people and the early Mormon settlers who lived in the area.  The highlight 

General George Crook National Recreation Trail

General George Crook National Recreation Trail

General George Crook National Recreation Trail is a scenic trail located in Arizona, named after General George Crook. Fort McDowell, Fort Verde, Camp Reno, Fort Apache, and Camp San Carlos were only some of the Army’s responses. General George Crook, the head of the troops, 

Papago Park

Papago Park

Papago Park is an easily accessible and aesthetically pleasing desert oasis in the greater Phoenix area. Visitors can explore the park’s various lagoons, go on bike rides, and picnic on the park’s 1,500 acres. The park’s walkways feature an interesting assortment of natural and artificial 

Old Baldy National Recreation Trail Loop

Old Baldy National Recreation Trail Loop

The Old Baldy National Recreation Trail Loop, located near Nogales, Arizona, experiences limited rainfall, with July being the wettest month and May being the driest. Stretching 6.4 miles, it offers a moderate-length trek for outdoor enthusiasts. This trail is a splendid choice for hiking and 

Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge

Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge

Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge was established in the area encompassing the hamlet of Crossett in Arkansas’s southeast corner in 1975. The Felsenthal Pool and the Ouachita and Saline Rivers are two of the highlights of the Refuge, which has a total area of 65,000 acres. 

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge is the biggest green-tree reservoir in the world and is increasing. After the river was straightened for flood management, it was founded in 1957 on an old oxbow. The Refuge Refuge has cultivated land, bottomland forest, and open water as 

Hubbell Trading Post

Hubbell Trading Post

Hubbell Trading Post is a historic trading post in the Navajo Nation in Arizona, known for its continuous operation since the late 19th century. Discover the enchantment of the creaking old wooden flooring as you walk through this historic landmark, and take in the one-of-a-kind