Category: Attractions

Founded in 1877, Fort Huachuca is still an active military post. In its early days the fort played an active role in the settlement of southeast Arizona and the final capture of Geronimo in 1886. It is also known as the home of the Buffalo Soldiers, Negro troops of the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry. Two museums and…

Read Mexico Travel Tips from US State Dept. It is no longer quite as easy as it used to be for Americans to pop down into Mexico for a little shopping or sightseeing. Before you enter Mexico make sure you have the proper documents for getting back into the U.S. after your visit. A passport is required. If you are a…

Few spots offer the opportunities for star-gazing and night photography found in southeastern Arizona. The night-time temperatures are pleasant year round and the absence of city lights offers an astonishing backdrop of stars. Local observatories offer star-gazing opportunities to amateur and professional astronomers. Huachuca Astronomy Club presents public/member star parties, speakers and informative meetings. Meetings…

150 S. Railroad Ave, Willcox (520) 384-4583 This small western museum is located in downtown Willcox on historic Railroad Avenue. It includes memorabilia of Willcox native Rex Allen, a famous singing cowboy of records, movies, and tv. Also included are local history and displays of western stars. Theater and gift shop. Admission charge. Rex’s stallion,…

Established during the Civil War on a former Overland Mail route, Fort Bowie (1862-1894) played a key role in the pursuit of Geronimo and his band of renegade Apaches. Free This engraving, made from a photograph, shows Geronimo and Natchez at Fort Bowie after their surrender, September 3, 1886. Fort Bowie was established in 1862 on a…

Cochise Stronghold, just west of Pearce/Sunsites on the east side of the Dragoon Mountains, is a fabled area which was the hideout of the Chiricahua Apaches when pursued by the U.S. Cavalry. The legendary chief Cochise is buried somewhere in this natural granite fortress, though the location of his grave is unknown. In addition to…

The San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge, along with the neighboring Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge, protects scarce aquatic and riparian habitats. The San Bernardino Refuge stretches across the bottom of a wide valley and includes a portion of the headwaters of the Yaqui River, which drains western Chihuahua and eastern Sonora, Mexico. This wetlands habitat…