America's National Parks At a Glance. Thomas Crochetiere Crochetiere

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      Coronado National Memorial

      4101 E. Montezuma Canyon Rd. Hereford, AZ 85615

      520-366-5515

      Coronado National Memorial commemorates the first organized expedition into the Southwest by conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. It was a journey of conquest, filled with exploration, wonder and cruelty. Hundreds of European soldiers and over a thousand Indian allies embarked on this journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains in their search for vast cities of gold. They brought rich traditions and new technology into the region, irrevocably changing the lives of native peoples and continuing to influence the area today.

      Fort Bowie National Historic Site

      3327 Old Fort Bowie Rd. Bowie, AZ 85605

      520-847-2500

      Fort Bowie National Historic Site protects the remaining buildings of a 19^th century outpost of the United States Army located in southeastern Arizona. The fort was named in honor of Colonel George Washington Bowie commander of the 5^th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry who first established the fort. Fort Bowie commemorates the bitter conflict between the Chiricahua Apaches and U.S. military. Fort Bowie National Historic Site provides insight into a "clash of cultures," a young nation in pursuit of "manifest destiny" and the American Indian society fighting to preserve its existence.

      For more than 30-years, Fort Bowie was the focal point of military operations eventually culminating in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886 and the banishment of the Chiricahuas to Florida and Alabama. The fort was abandoned in 1894.

      Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

      P.O. Box 1507 Page, AZ 86040

      928-608-6200

      Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a recreation and conservation unit that encompasses the area around Lake Powell and lower Cataract Canyon in Utah and Arizona, covering 1.2-million acres of mostly desert. The recreation area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation.

      Glen Canyon National Recreation Area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history. The primary purpose of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is for preservation as well as recreation. As such, the area has been developed for access to Lake Powell via five marinas, four camping grounds, two small airports, and houseboat rental concessions.

      Grand Canyon National Park

      P.O. Box 129 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

      928-638-7888

      Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular tourist spots in the U.S. The Grand Canyon's south rim stands 7,000-feet above sea level and overlooks the deep canyon. The park has unique combinations of geologic color and eroded forms that decorate the canyon. The canyon itself was created by the incision of the Colorado River which flows through the entire length of the park. The canyon is 277-miles long, up to 18-miles wide and a mile deep.

      Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size and beauty. The South and North Rims of the Grand Canyon are the primary areas visited by the public. The rest of the park is very rugged and remote, parts of which may be accessible by backcountry trails and roads. From Native Americans who considered it a holy site to the tourists from all around the world that visit today, the Grand Canyon and it’s nearly two billion years of geological history is a landmark whose importance is evident at first sight.

      Hohokam Pima National Monument

      Chandler, AZ 85225

      520-723-3172

      Hohokam Pima National Monument is an ancient Hohokam village within the Gila River Indian Community. The Monument features the archaeological Snaketown, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Excavations in the 1930s and again in the 1960s revealed the site was inhabited from about 300 BC to around 1200 AD and may have had up to 2,000-inhabitants. The site is owned by the Gila River Indian Community, which has decided not to open the area to the public.

      Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

      P.O. Box 150 Ganado, AZ 86505

      928-755-3475

      Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is considered a meeting ground of two cultures between the Navajo and the settlers who came to the area to trade. Hubbell is the oldest operating trading post on the Navajo Nation. Open since 1878, Hubbell Trading Post still sells groceries, grain, hardware, horse tack, coffee and Native American Art.

      Montezuma Castle National Monument

      P.O. Box 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322

      928-567-3322

      Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. A five story, 20-room high-rise apartment is nestled into a towering limestone cliff. This structure tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape. The dwellings were built between approximately 1100 and 1425. The park includes Montezuma Well, a natural limestone sinkhole which also contains dwellings.

      Navajo National Monument

      P.O. Box 7717 Shonto, AZ 86045

      928-672-2700

      Navajo National Monument was established to preserve three cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people. These three dwellings are Keet Seel, Betatakin and Inscription House. These villages date from 1250 to 1300. You will find original architectural elements such as roof beams, masonry walls, rock art, and hand and foot holds.

      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

      10 Organ Pipe Dr. Ajo, AZ 85321

      520-387-6849

      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is the only place in the United States where the Organ Pipe Cactus grows wild. Along with Organ Pipe, many other types of cacti grow there. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument has a thriving community of plants and animals. A scenic drive, wilderness hike, or a night of camping will expose you to a living desert that thrives.

      Petrified Forest National Park

      P.O. Box 2217 Petrified Forest, AZ 86028

      928-524-6228

      Petrified Forest National Park named for its large deposits of petrified wood, holds fossils from 225-million years ago. New fossils are found each year. The northern part extends into the Painted Desert. More than 400 species of plants are found in СКАЧАТЬ