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Wildlife
Wildlife Viewing List of wildlife viewing sites Wildlife guide books Southeastern Arizona is renowned as a bird watching destination. There are several reasons for this: first of all, the wide variations in elevation between the desert scrub areas and the mountain peaks produces significantly different habitat conditions and the resulting opportunity for diversity of species. Secondly,…
Outdoor Fun
Whatever your favorite outdoor activity, you’ll find year-round fun in Cochise County!
History
Cochise County, Land of Legends In the nineteenth century, Cochise, Geronimo, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday all were familiar with the Chiricahua mountains, Skeleton Canyon, the Tombstone hills, and the old San Bernardino ranch. But the story really began more than 11,000 years ago when the climate was moister, the Willcox playa was a lake,…
Events
Events Throughout the year a wide variety of events in Cochise County present music, fine arts, crafts, drama, film, and outdoor activities. Themed events celebrate the Southwestern, American Indian and Hispanic cultures which have enriched the area. Events are listed by genre to the left, under each city in the “Cities” pages and on our…
Cities
Communities The six major incorporated communities of Cochise County are Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Tombstone and Willcox. Each has a unique history and character and each provides a gateway to a wide array of events, activities and historic and natural attractions. The communities also offer restaurants, lodging, services and shopping facilities. Other communities of Cochise County include…
National Parks & Forest
National Parks and Forests Carr Canyon waterfall (intermittent) Coronado National Forest, Huachuca Mountains Chiricahua National Monument Coronado National Forest Coronado National Memorial Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Ghost Towns
Ghost Towns Courtland Courtland was a copper mining camp on a short spur of the Arizona Eastern Railroad in the southeast corner of the Dragoon Mountains. The town was named for Courtland Young, one of the owners of the Great Western Mining Company, which had several mines there. Post Office established March 13,1909.10 mi. south…
Arizona State Parks
Nearby Arizona State Parks Discovery Center, Kartchner Caverns State Park Kartchner Caverns State Park Patagonia Lake State Park Roper Lake State Park* Tombstone Courthouse (now managed by the City of Tombstone) *Although this park was scheduled to close March 29, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will provide financial assistance to keep Roper Lake State Park…
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Among the many attractions to be enjoyed in southeast Arizona are two National Parks, numerous historic sites, a wealth of museums and ghost towns and the San Pedro riparian area. If you are planning to visit Sonora Mexico be sure to check out the new regulationsregarding entering and leaving Mexico, and be aware of increased violence in the…