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Saguaro National Park, Other Park Units, Ban Campfires

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 19, 2013 - 1:20am
Fire danger in the Southwest has gotten so bad that a ban on campfires is being implemented in a handful of national park units, including Saguaro National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.

Chiricahua National Monument's "Wonderland of Rocks" Is Also a Hiking Smorgasbord

Submitted by Jim Burnett on March 20, 2012 - 1:37am
Tucked away in southeastern Arizona is an off-the-beaten-path destination often described as a "Wonderland of Rocks." The nickname for Chiricahua National Monument is certainly appropriate, but this area offers a lot more than interesting geology, including a fine variety of trails that could be called a hiking smorgasbord.

Faraway Ranch Tour at Chiricahua National Monument Gets Five Stars

Submitted by Jim Burnett on February 1, 2012 - 2:58am
Here's one recipe for an outstanding tour of a historic ranch: take a century's worth of Old West history, add generous measures of compelling personal stories and classic southern Arizona scenery, and stir well by a talented interpreter. The result, at Chiricahua National Monument's Faraway Ranch, earned five stars during my recent visit to the park.

What's the Word at Chiricahua National Monument After Last Summer's Major Wildfire?

Submitted by Jim Burnett on January 29, 2012 - 2:16am
The news last summer from Chiricahua National Monument wasn't encouraging—a major wildfire was burning across much of the park known as the "Wonderland of Rocks." How did the park fare, and what's the situation for visitors today? Here's an update from a recent trip to the area.

Where In the National Park System Will You Venture in 2010?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 10, 2010 - 2:50am
Winter is a great time for planning national park vacations. These suggestions will help you get started in the right direction, whether your interests are mainstream or nontraditional.

Where in the World is Paul Fugate?

Submitted by Rick Smith on March 5, 2009 - 4:00am
It’s been nearly 30 years since ranger Paul Fugate disappeared while on patrol in Chiricahua National Monument. What happened to him remains a mystery to this day.