Attractions in Arizona

Abineau-bear Jaw Loop, Coconino

Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop in Arizona traverses diverse terrain with ponderosa pine forests and mountain vistas.

Arizona Nordic Village in the Winter, Coconino

Arizona Nordic Village operates winter sports facilities with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.

Black Hills Rockhound Area, Graham

Arizona's Black Hills Rockhound Area allows mineral collecting in designated zones with rough desert access roads.

Desert Vista Ohv Area (W, 1mi), Maricopa

Desert Vista OHV Area in Arizona is a popular off-road destination with sandy trails and warm temperatures year-round.

Granite Mountain (climbing), Yavapai

Granite Mountain in Arizona is a popular climbing destination with technical routes and rugged terrain. Spring and fall offer the safest climbing...

Historic Empire Ranch, Pima

Historic Empire Ranch in Arizona preserves western heritage buildings amid desert grasslands with interpretive opportunities.

Horseshoe Cienega/hannagan Meadow Loop - # 4, Greenlee

Horseshoe Cienega/Hannagan Meadow Loop in Arizona winds through mixed conifer forests with elevation changes and cool summer temperatures.

Lava River Cave, Coconino

Lava River Cave in Arizona is a unique volcanic tube cave with moderate difficulty, requiring proper gear and caution.

Little Pan Staging Area, Maricopa

Little Pan Staging Area in Arizona is a desert trailhead with rugged terrain and high danger scores for experienced hikers.

Tucson Unified School District, Pima

Tucson Unified School District in Arizona includes outdoor spaces used for educational and recreational purposes by students and the community.

Thumb Butte, Yavapai

Thumb Butte in Arizona is a distinctive rock formation with moderate difficulty and high scenic value.

West Valley Art Museum, Maricopa

West Valley Art Museum in Arizona exhibits Southwestern artwork in a facility surrounded by native xeriscape gardens.

White Mtn Res North Pkg Info Site/fee Station, Apache

White Mtn Res North Pkg Info Site in Arizona serves as another access point for the same alpine lake system, with trout fishing opportunities.

Williams & Forest Service Visitor Center, Coconino

Williams & Forest Service Visitor Center in Arizona offers resources for exploring nearby national forests, with maps and seasonal advisories.

Williams Ranger District, Coconino

Williams Ranger District in Arizona manages extensive forested lands, providing access to trails and dispersed camping areas.

Woods Canyon Vista Observation Site, Coconino

Woods Canyon Vista Observation Site in Arizona delivers panoramic canyon views from a developed overlook with railings.

Paria Canyon Overnight Permit, Coconino

Paria Canyon in Arizona requires overnight permits for backpacking through its striking slot canyons and desert landscapes.

Tonto National Forest Ohv Permit, Maricopa

Tonto National Forest in Arizona requires OHV permits for off-road riding in its diverse desert and woodland terrain.

Katherine Landing, Mohave

Discover Katherine Landing This oasis located just minutes from Bullhead City, Arizona, and Laughlin, Nevada, offers generous sunshine, sparkling blue...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 7, Fort Bowie NHS

The infantry barracks was constructed in 1883 when Fort Bowie saw an increase in troop strength. A wooden framed structure, this building proved to be...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 8, Fort Bowie NHS

The Signal Corps, who was responsible for operating the heliograph, worked out of the Adjutants Office. The heliograph was a mirror on a tripod, and...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 9, Cochise

Post traders were civilian businessmen who operated retail establishments at military posts. The post trader's store at Fort Bowie was operated by Sidney...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 16 and South Stop 17, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 16 Natural ecosystem, animals, and plants including their relationship with water. Location: Puerco river

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 3 and South Stop 30, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 3 The Painted Desert Community Complex history. Location: Painted Desert Community Complex

Off the Beaten Path Onyx Bridge Route Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

Onyx Bridge Route Stop 1 in Arizona is a secluded attraction with black bears and 9 mammal species, best visited from spring to fall.

Gathered in the Wild Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Gathered in the Wild Wayside in Arizona provides moderate solitude and decent scenery, best visited in spring or fall.

Pefo Audio Tour South Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

A quiet stop near Petrified Forest National Park featuring desert wildlife and vegetation in a cool, dry climate.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

There are two versions of the park audio tour, beginning in the north and one in the south. This is the beginning of the north version. Most will start in...

Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark, Petrified Forest National Park

Historic Pueblo-Revival style building sitting on the edge of a mesa above the red badlands of the Painted Desert, lit by dawn.

Arizona Historical Society, Pima

Arizona Historical Society maintains collections documenting state history across multiple locations.

Arizona State Museum, Pima

Arizona State Museum features archaeological collections focusing on southwestern indigenous cultures.

Bradshaw Ranger District, Yavapai

Bradshaw Ranger District in Arizona manages a mix of forested and desert landscapes, offering varied recreation.

Petrified Forest Museum Association Bookstore, Painted Desert Visitor Center, Petrified Forest National Park

The park store is operated by Petrified Forest Museum Association, an official non-profit partner of the National Park Service dedicated to supporting the...

Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area: South Unit, Petrified Forest National Park

Rocks—some with petroglyphs—pile up throughout the scenic view with buttes and mesas under a blue sky.

Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area: North Unit, Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area in Arizona offers exceptional seclusion with black bears, 9 mammal species, and striking geological features.

Challenger Learning Center of Arizona, Maricopa

Challenger Learning Center of Arizona provides a quiet educational experience with few visitors. The center is ideal for peaceful learning.

Clarkdale Area, Yavapai

Clarkdale Area in Arizona features desert trails with moderate difficulty and low wildlife encounters.

Harquahala Peak Observatory, La Paz

Harquahala Peak Observatory in Arizona features high-elevation views and challenging access. Spring and fall are the safest times to visit.

Hotel San Carlos, Maricopa

Hotel San Carlos in Arizona is a Phoenix landmark featuring historic architecture and downtown convenience.

Hassayampa Inn, Yavapai

The Hassayampa Inn in Arizona is a historic lodging option near downtown Prescott, offering easy access to local attractions and dining.

Iron Springs, Yavapai

Iron Springs in Arizona is a small desert spring surrounded by rugged terrain, offering a quiet retreat for hikers.

Monument Viewpoint, Coconino

Monument Viewpoint in Arizona provides panoramic views of desert landscapes and geological formations.

North Kaibab Ranger District, Coconino

North Kaibab Ranger District in Arizona features challenging hikes with high desert landscapes and occasional black bear sightings.

Marble Viewpoint, Coconino

Marble Viewpoint in Arizona offers an easy gravel trail, ideal for summer. It has high photo score and low bear activity.

Perkinsville - Hickey Mountain, Yavapai

Perkinsville - Hickey Mountain in Arizona is a challenging destination with high solitude and a notable presence of black bears.

Poland Junction, Yavapai

Poland Junction in Arizona is a rugged attraction with high danger and solitude scores, ideal for experienced visitors.

Prescott to Wickenberg Via White Spar Road, Yavapai

Prescott to Wickenberg via White Spar Road in Arizona is a scenic route with high solitude and a high photo score.

Sheeps Crossing Point Pkg Interpretive Site (minor), Apache

Sheeps Crossing Point Pkg Interpretive Site in Arizona is a minor stop with educational displays about local geology and flora.

Salt River Canyon Wilderness Permit (NE, 10mi), Gila

Salt River Canyon in Arizona requires wilderness permits for exploring its rugged desert canyons and riparian areas.

El Tovar Hotel (N, 0mi), Coconino

Nearing the end of World War 1, the United States came to the realization that degraded housing conditions for the lower and middle classes, those...

Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, Maricopa

Painted Rock Petroglyph Site is an archaeological site containing hundreds of figures and designs carved into rocks, known as petroglyphs. These were...

Sears Point, Yuma

Many archaeological remains left by prehistoric peoples are visible here, but the most predominant are the petroglyphs. Hundreds of petroglyphs can be...

South Cove, Lake Mead NRA

Discover South Cove At Pearce Ferry the Colorado River exits the Grand Canyon and enters Lake Mead. Located on the eastern edge of the park near a Joshua...

Temple Bar, Lake Mead NRA

Discover Temple Bar Temple Bar is located in the Temple Basin on the Arizona side of eastern Lake Mead. The area around Temple Bar is especially well...

Willow Beach, Lake Mead NRA

Discover Willow Beach Surrounded by steep canyon walls along the Colorado River, Willow Beach is a paddlecrafter's dream destination. Many visitors choose...

Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos, Wupatki National Monument

The Citadel and Nalakihu Trail This trail is a 4 mile (6.4 km) drive from the northern entrance off Highway 89, or a 10 mile (16 km) drive from the...

Presidio San Agustín Del Tucson, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-creation of the Tucson Presidio built in 1775, the same year that the Anza expedition passed through...

Accessible Scenic Overlook, Walnut Canyon NM

The accessible scenic overlook includes a viewpoint of Walnut Canyon and Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. It is 150 feet from the visitor center, along...

Javelina Rocks Overlook, Saguaro National Park

Javelina Rocks Overlook is located roughly 6 miles into the Cactus Forest Loop Drive, on the right side of the road. This area provides unique landscape...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 14 and South Stop 19, Petrified Forest National Park

This Arizona audio tour stop near Petrified Forest National Park offers a quiet experience with decent scenery, featuring black bears and diverse...

Valley View Overlook Nature Trail, Saguaro National Park

The Valley View Overlook Nature Trail is an easy 0.8 mile (1.3 km) roundtrip trail, starting at the Valley View Trailhead along the Bajada Loop Scenic...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 17 and South Stop 16, Petrified Forest National Park

A secluded audio tour stop in Arizona with mild temperatures year-round, showcasing local mammals and wildflowers during spring through fall visits.

Willow Beach Scenic Overlook, Lake Mead NRA

This overlook, located right on Highway 93, offers panoramic views of Black Canyon and the Colorado River. Over vast amounts of time, the Colorado River...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 18 and South Stop 15, Petrified Forest National Park

Located in Arizona's arid landscape, this audio tour stop provides solitude and moderate scenic views amid sparse vegetation and wildlife.

A Perfect Dwelling Wayside, Tonto National Monument

A Perfect Dwelling   "It is a perfect house, but small.... I found many metates, three of which were perfect.  The manos are small, so as to work in the...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 29 and South Stop 4, Petrified Forest National Park

An infrequently visited audio tour stop in Arizona's desert environment, featuring cool temperatures and limited precipitation.

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 1, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 1 The Sonoran Desert Welcome to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, the heart of the Sonoran Desert. This desert covers 110,000 square miles...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 10, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 10 The Cooler Climate of Canyon Country The Ajo Mountains receive more rain than any other part of the monument and have cooler summer weather....

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 11, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 11 Wintering in the High Country Another higher elevation plant that prospers in cooler weather is the agave, commonly called the century plant. It...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 12, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 12 The Essential Jojoba The waist-high blue-green shrub growing along the sides of the road is jojoba. Tiny flowers grow on the male plants,...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 13, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 13 The Trees of Life   The mesquite tree has long inhabited the land you see before you. The fruit is high in carbohydrates and attracts many...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 14, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 14 Traveling in the Footsteps of History In the 1680s, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived with orders to establish missions throughout the region....

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 15, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 15 Waiting For Rain Ocotillo look splendid when there has been enough rain to allow for it to grow dark green leaves in a spiral pattern around its...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 18, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 18 What Does the Future Hold? Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is filled with plants, animals and humans that have adapted to the Sonoran Desert’s...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 2, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 2 The Desert Smells Like Rain Decorating the landscape of the Sonoran Desert is the creosote bush. This olive green shrub you see all around you...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 3, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 3   A Sonoran Desert Icon You would think that the saguaro cactus, which dominates the landscape, would be one of those well-adapted, hardy desert...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 4, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 4 Our Namesake Cactus Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was established in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and protects most of the natural...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 5, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 5 At Home in the Desert The sounds of thunder and drumming of rain on the ground during a summer monsoon signal the spadefoot toad to emerge from its...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 6, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 6 Farming a Dry Land To your left is Diablo Wash, one of thousands of canyons within the monument that were inhabited by people as far back as 12,000...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 7, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 7 Hermana Means Sister Scenic views are spectacular from the little rocky ridge to the west. Just below the ridge, the upper portion of Diablo Wash...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 8, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 8 The Prickly Pear Many species of prickly pear cacti are familiar to travelers because prickly pear grows naturally throughout most of the Western...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 9, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 9 Take a Closer Look You have now traveled over the plains and into the Ajo Mountains of Organ Pipe. Geologists recognize this landscape as part of...

Confluence of Change Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Confluence of Change (Image of concrete Roosevelt Lake Dam situated between Salt River Canyon.) Roosevelt Lake Length:22.4 miles Maximum Depth:188 feet...

Coronado Picnic Trail, Coronado National Memorial

Pets Allowed on Leash This short trail (.1 mile) will take you from the visitor center to the picnic area . The trails' grade does not meet accessability...

Crest Trail, Coronado National Memorial

Pets Allowed on Leash Distance: 4 Miles Round-Trip Inside Park (10.6 Miles to Miller Peak) Difficulty: Difficult Elevation Change: 4000 feet to Miller...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 11 and South Stop 22, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 11 and South Stop 22 in Arizona near Petrified Forest Natl Pk is a secluded attraction with black bears and diverse wildlife,...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 13 and South Stop 20, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 13 and South Stop 20 in Arizona near Petrified Forest Natl Pk is a secluded spot with black bears and diverse wildlife, ideal...

Essential for Life Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Essential for Life Water is vital for all living things. Despite its dry appearance, the Tonto Basin has many sources of water, including perennial...

Exchange Expedition Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Exchange Expedition  Trade routes are located along waterways throughout the world. In the past, one of the trade routes used to obtain supplemental and...

Giant Logs Trail Stop #9, Petrified Forest National Park

Stop 9: Tap into the Past Note: image isn't working properly right now! As you round the bend, take a look at the massive log next to the trail. Roots and...

Gila River Indian Community, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Gila River Indian Community is a Native American reservation in Arizona. It lies adjacent to the south side of Phoenix and is within the Phoenix...

Rainbow Forest, Petrified Forest National Park

The Rainbow Forest district is an historic site with private ranger homes, gift/curio shop, museum, and bookstore. The buildings were built from the late...

Life in Tonto Basin Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Life in Tonto Basin The cliff dwellings are the most visible remnants of the Salado culture today, however in the 1300s people lived in several types of...

Rainbow Forest Museum, Petrified Forest National Park

The Rainbow Forest Museum is the original HQ of the park, now an historic site. There are paleontological exhibits, a bookstore, visitor center, and...

Lower Cliff Dwelling, Tonto National Monument

The hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling begins in the Visitor Center. The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail is open daily (closed December 25) from 8:00 a.m. to...

Mica View Picnic Area (east District), Saguaro National Park

This is a great place to take some shorter hikes and enjoy covered picnic areas. There is a large, family-friendly and accessible picnic shelter near the...

Mission San Agustín Del Tucson, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

On the western side of the Santa Cruz River, across the river from modern downtown Tucson, this location had long been occupied by a succession of people:...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 21 and South Stop 12, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 21 The Sonsela Member at Blue Mesa, including the banding and colors of the Painted Desert. Location: Blue Mesa

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 2, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 2 Welcome to the Petrified Forest National Park North Audio Tour and Painted Desert Community Complex amenities. Location: Main...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 20 and South Stop 13, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 20 Fossils in the Blue Mesa Member at the Tepees Location: Tepees south pullout

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 15 and South Stop 18, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 15 History of the travel corridor and centuries of people moving through the region. Location: Grassland, north of Rattlesnake...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 10 and South Stop 23, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 10 Early explorations and historic inscription. Location: between Pintado and Nizhoni

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 22 and South Stop 11, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 22 Drive between Blue Mesa and Agate Mesa and the history of ranching. Location: King’s Throne

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 23 and South Stop 10, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 23 The history of Agate Bridge and changing philosophy of the National Park Service. Location: Agate Bridge

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 24 and South Stop 9, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 24 The CCC road that once navigated Jasper Forest. Location: Jasper Forest

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 25 and South Stop 8, Petrified Forest National Park

An isolated Arizona audio tour location with seasonal accessibility, offering glimpses of regional mammals and wildflowers in a dry climate.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 26 and South Stop 7, Petrified Forest National Park

This remote Arizona attraction near Petrified Forest National Park features cool desert conditions with occasional wildlife sightings and sparse...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 27 and South Stop 6, Petrified Forest National Park

A quiet audio tour stop in Arizona's desert terrain, notable for its seasonal accessibility and minimal visitor traffic.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 28 and South Stop 5, Petrified Forest National Park

This secluded Arizona location offers modest scenic value with opportunities to spot local wildlife during warmer months.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 12 and South Stop 21, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 12 and South Stop 21 in Arizona near Petrified Forest Natl Pk provides a quiet experience with black bears and scenic views,...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 4 and South Stop 29, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 4 Drive after the north Entrance Station with an introduction to the Chinle Formation. Location: Passing Tiponi Point.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 5 and South Stop 28, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 5 Tawa Point and Owl Rock Member and Walking the Rim Trail. Location: Tawa Point

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 6 and South Stop 27, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 6 Explore Tawa and Kachina Point, from overlooks and hiking. Location: Tawa to Kachina Point

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 8 and South Stop 25, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 8 Dinosaur discovered at Petrified Forest National Park. Location: Hozho Point.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 9 and South Stop 24, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 9 Volcanics of the region, including a maar crater nearby. Location: Pintado Point Maar

Pefo Audio Tour South Stop 2, Petrified Forest National Park

South Entrance audio tour. A drive through petrified Forest National Park is a trip through time. As you travel along the main park road, take the time to...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 7 and South Stop 26, Petrified Forest National Park

This Arizona audio tour location offers solitude amid desert landscapes, with potential black bear encounters and seasonal wildflowers.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 30 and South Stop 3, Petrified Forest National Park

This isolated Arizona attraction provides decent scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities during spring through fall.

Persistent Plants Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Persistent Plants Wayside in Arizona is best visited in spring and fall, featuring 30 bird species and moderate seclusion.

Puerto Del Azotado, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Puerto del Azotado roughly translates to "port of the whipping." When two muleteers tried to run away from Anza's expedition, he ordered Native Americans...

Pull-off Along Cactus Forest Loop Drive, Saguaro National Park

This small paved pull-off provides a small break along the Cactus Forest Loop Drive, and can squeeze two cars into it (do not park in the road). It offers...

Revealing Layers Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Revealing Layers The surrounding cliffs are a metamorphic formation that began as beach sand  deposits during the Proterozoic Eon and were later morphed...

Santa Cruz River Park, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Located along the banks of the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, the park runs from El Rio Park north of Twin Peaks Road to Silverlake Road. Another section...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 10, Saguaro National Park

Stop 10: Sweetbush A common, rounded, thin-leafed shrub you see on this trail is Sweetbush (Bebbia), which grows small, yellow composite flowers a couple...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 11, Saguaro National Park

Stop 11: Wildlife Camera Even the best observer won’t see all there is to see in a given range. Scientists, naturalists, and rangers have various ways of...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 12, Saguaro National Park

Stop 12: Signs of Life in a Saguaro Cactus We mentioned holes in the ground but look up: there are holes in saguaros.as well. These are made by...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 2, Saguaro National Park

Stop 2: Moth Trap Sometimes there are signs of life we hope to never see. In a shrub toward the building wall, you may see a strange paper structure. This...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 7, Saguaro National Park

Stop 7: Caliche The rock wall in front of you is composed of a substance called caliche. It is a natural cement formed by the leaching of calcium...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 8, Saguaro National Park

Stop 8: Brush Cover Dense shrubbery such as the desert hackberry, wolfberry, and canyon ragweed growing in this area provide cover, as well as food for...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 9, Saguaro National Park

Stop 9: Desert Mistletoe This palo verde tree is heavily infested with desert mistletoe, a semi-parasitic plant. As you can see, the mistletoe is green,...

Trail to an Ancient Home Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Trail to an Ancient Home The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail gains 350 feet (115 meters) over a half-mile (1 kilometer). The trail closes to uphill traffic at...

Tribal Medallion, Grand Canyon National Park

The canyon has been a site of value, beauty, adventure, peace, and even home far longer than it has been a national park. For thousands of years the...

Village Amphitheater (south Rim), Grand Canyon National Park

Village Amphitheater is located in the Village Historic District, west of El Tovar Hotel and between Thunderbird and Kachina lodges along the Canyon Rim...

Visiting an Ancient Home Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Visiting an Ancient Home Welcome to the Lower Cliff Dwelling, the ancestral home of many Native American people. Help protect this cultural site: (Image...

Where Did They Go Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Where Did They Go? Archeologists may never know why the Salado people moved away from the cliff dwellings. Current theories about the regional population...

Yaqui Ridge Trail, Coronado National Memorial

No Pets Allowed Distance: 2 Miles Round-Trip Difficulty: Difficult Elevation Change: 600 feet This is a spur from Joe's Canyon Trail, the trail desends...

Usgs Guesthouse & Spencer Bunkhouse, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's USGS Guesthouse & Spencer Bunkhouse offers very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring...

Self-guided Tour - Lime Kiln, Tumacácori NHP

Lime plaster was used to protect adobe buildings from moisture. Tons of raw material had to be brought to the mission for processing so that a coat of...

Self-guided Tour - Façade, AZ

The façade of the church was painted with bright colors. Today, in the doorway and under the cornice below the window, some of the original color is still...

Self-guided Tour - Nave, AZ

Step through the arched entryway and into the remains of an impressive nave, the central hall of the church. In this room, indigenous people and Spanish...

Self-guided Tour - Vats, AZ

Directly in front of the most important, most symbolic, and most decorated structure of the mission are three features whose purpose remains a mystery.

Tumacácori Mission - Lime Kiln, Tumacácori NHP

Lime plaster was used to protect adobe buildings from moisture. Tons of raw material had to be brought to the mission for processing so that a coat of...

Tumacácori Church - Bell Tower, AZ

The bell tower was built in three stories: on the ground floor lies the baptistry, on the second level the preparation room for the choir, and on the...

Tumacácori Church - Façade, AZ

The façade of the church was painted with bright colors. Today, in the doorway and under the cornice below the window, some of the original color is still...

Tumacácori Church - Nave, AZ

Step through the arched entryway and into the remains of an impressive nave, the central hall of the church. In this room, indigenous people and Spanish...

Tumacácori Mission - Convento Fragment, Tumacácori NHP

The standing ruin of a fragment of the convento includes the rooms in which the priest is likely to have lived. These rooms have seen much use, both...

Tumacácori Mission - Vats, AZ

Directly in front of the most important, most symbolic, and most decorated structure of the mission are three features whose purpose remains a mystery.

Navajo Bridge, Glen Canyon NRA

A historic steel-arch bridge and new counterpart spans the Colorado River side-by-side in northern Arizona. On US Highway 89A in Marble Canyon, AZ approx...

Off the Beaten Path Onyx Bridge Route Stop 3, Petrified Forest National Park

From here the path hooks to the left, still an obvious trail, with a small dry wash (a watercourse that only holds water during rain or other...

Off the Beaten Path Onyx Bridge Route Stop 2, Petrified Forest National Park

Onyx Bridge Route Stop 2 in Arizona provides a quiet experience with black bears and 9 mammal species, ideal for spring through fall visits.

Animal Life Appeared About 630 Million Years Ago, Grand Canyon National Park

The record of life and the stories of the diverse creatures that once lived here are captured in the rocks that make up the walls and cliffs of Grand...

Antelope Point Entrance Station, Glen Canyon NRA

Antelope Point Marina Entrance Station is open daily. Pay Glen Canyon and Navajo Nation entrance fees here.

Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp, Glen Canyon NRA

Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp, located near Antelope Point Marina, is open seasonally for you to launch your vessel. Currently this ramp is only...

Arizona Steakhouse (at Bright Angel Lodge), Grand Canyon National Park

The Arizona Steak House (at Bright Angel Lodge) Located on the east side of Bright Angel Lodge in the South Rim Village Historic District; the Arizona...

Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon National Park

The Backcountry Info Center is open daily from 8 am–noon and 1 pm–5 pm. It provides information, permits, and trip planning assistance about day and...

Backcountry Information Center Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Parking Lot D has 150 standard parking spaces, and 30 sized for RVs or buses. The Backcountry Information Center provides restrooms, water, trail...

Balanced Rock at Lees Ferry, Glen Canyon NRA

Balanced Rock at Lees Ferry in Arizona near Marble Canyon is a secluded spot with black bears and 5 mammal species, best visited in spring or fall.

Beehives Trailhead, Glen Canyon NRA

Beehives Trailhead in Arizona near Marble Canyon offers a quiet retreat with black bears and 30 bird species, ideal for spring or fall visits.

Grand Canyon Conservancy, Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, funding projects not covered by federal money.

Bridle Path (north End), Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area is CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. This Bridle Path follows the road...

Bridle Path (south End), Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area is CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. The Bridle Path follows the road...

Bright Angel Fault Fossil Beds, Grand Canyon National Park

Thousands of feet of exposed rock layers at Grand Canyon provide a veritable playground for scientists to explore and this site tells the tale of a world...

Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel lodge is located right along the canyon's edge in the Village Historic District. Opened in 1935, the lodge has a gift shop, a history room,...

Bright Angel Lodge Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Located on Village Loop Road and just east of Bright Angel Lodge, this shuttle stop offers quick access to the canyon rim. Thunderbird and Kachina lodges...

Buckey O'neill Cabin, Grand Canyon National Park

This cabin is the only remaining building from the early pioneer settlement era of the Village. Built on this site in 1895 by William Owen "Buckey"...

Buggeln Picnic Area, Grand Canyon National Park

The Buggeln picnic area features vault toilets, multiple picnic tables, shade, and exhibit panels describing the local forest habitat; no water. There is...

Canyon Village Market & Deli, Grand Canyon National Park

Canyon Village Market & Deli is located in Market Plaza, across the parking lot from Yavapai Lodge and next to the US Post Office. The market has a large...

Center Road Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

This bus stop along the Village (Blue) Route provides direct access to Parking Lot C, a small public lot with 38 spaces, but often one of the last parking...

Cathedral Wash at Lees Ferry, Glen Canyon NRA

Cathedral Wash at Lees Ferry in Arizona is a secluded spot with black bears and 5 mammal species, best visited in spring or fall.

Irrigation, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Irrigation attraction near Marble Canyon offers very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this...

Desert View Amphitheater, Grand Canyon National Park

During the Summer of 2026, Sunset Talks by park rangers take place at the amphitheater on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Enjoy a program with a...

Desert View Entrance Station, Grand Canyon National Park

Approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Cameron, AZ, and 23 miles (37 km) east of Grand Canyon Village, the Desert View Entrance Station serves as a...

Founding Family, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Founding Family attraction near Marble Canyon offers very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this...

Grand Canyon Kennel, Grand Canyon National Park

Located on the South Rim near Maswik Lodge, Grand Canyon Kennel is operated by Xanterra, and accepts dogs and cats only. Reservations are highly...

Grand Canyon Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim is CLOSED for the remainder of the 2025 season because of damage and losses caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire (7/12/2025). Grand Canyon...

Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters, Grand Canyon National Park

Park Headquarters is currently closed to the public. Between 1957 and 2001, this building was the South Rim Visitor Center. Basic trip planning and hiking...

Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery, Grand Canyon National Park

Located next to Shrine of the Ages the Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery is the final resting place of many historical figures involved in the development and...

Grand Canyon South Entrance Station, AZ

The South Entrance Station is the entry point for most visitors to Grand Canyon National Park. It is the closest entrance to Grand Canyon Village on the...

Grand Canyon Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal, Grand Canyon National Park

This terminal is the main hub for the park's free shuttle buses. From here, the Village (Blue) Route shuttle connects the Visitor Center with lodges,...

Grand Canyon's Rocks Are Incredibly Old, Grand Canyon National Park

Geologically speaking, the canyon is considered to be a "young" feature, having largely been eroded in just the last few million years. But the rocks of...

Lonely Dell Root Cellar, Glen Canyon NRA

Before modern electric appliances the families of Lonely Dell used a root cellar to keep food from spoiling, and sometimes themselves escaping from the...

Hanging Garden Trailhead, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Hanging Garden Trailhead offers very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears, 4 mammal species, and 30 bird species inhabit this...

Hermit Road - Bus Transfer Station - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

This shuttle stop provides access to both the Bright Angel Trailhead and the first shuttle stop on the Hermit (Red) Route. During December, January and...

Hermit Trail Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park

The Hermit Trail was originally built by the Santa Fe Railroad in 1911 and provided access to the developed luxury Hermit Camp and Waldron Basin tourist...

Hermits Rest (grand Canyon), Grand Canyon National Park

Hermits Rest is the historic and iconic building at the end of Hermit Road. It offers a gift shop and snack bar. Hours of operations: 9 am to 5 pm daily....

Hermits Rest Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE on Hermit Road during December, January and February. The final shuttle stop on the Hermit Road (Red) Route, where shuttle buses turn...

Hermits Rest National Historic Landmark Plaque, Grand Canyon National Park

This square metal plaque celebrates the 1987 designation of Hermits Rest as a National Historic Landmark.

Historic Community Building, Grand Canyon National Park

The Community Building is used for community, cultural, educational, and informational events, and the second-floor houses permanent offices. It is...

Historic District River Trail, Glen Canyon NRA

Start the Historic River District guided walking tour here. View a timeline of the ferry crossing and those who worked and lived here on the edge of the...

Lonely Dell Ranch Historic Site, Glen Canyon NRA

This historic ranch, near the mouth of the Paria River, was home to the families who operated Lees Ferry. The place was so isolated that the families...

Hopi House, Coconino

Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm, historic Hopi House, located right on the rim of Grand Canyon, has been offering authentic American Indian arts and crafts for...

Hopi House and El Tovar Waysides, Coconino

As two of the earliest permanent structures catering to the needs of modern visitors in the Grand Canyon Village the El Tovar and the Hopi draw...

Hopi Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. From this stop, follow the path to the right (east) for a more open vista of the canyon at Hopi...

Kachina Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park

Sitting directly on the rim of Grand Canyon in the center of the historic Village, this lodge is within close walking distance to restaurants, gifts...

Ken Patrick Trail (point Imperial), Grand Canyon National Park

This scenic, hilly section of trail follows the rim to Cape Royal Road. Many parts are recovering from wildfire, providing vast views and making it quite...

Kolb Studio, Grand Canyon National Park

This beautifully restored building once served as the Kolb family home, an auditorium, and a photography studio. The upper level features a shop with...

Joe's Canyon Trail, Coronado National Memorial

Joe's Canyon Trail in Arizona near Hereford provides very secluded conditions with decent scenery. The area hosts 5 mammal and 30 bird species, best...

Lees Ferry Boat Launch, Glen Canyon NRA

Colorado River boat launch for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park ( permit required ).

Lees Ferry Entrance Station, Glen Canyon NRA

Lees Ferry Entrance Station is open all day every day. There are no humans there, but an automatic fee machine available for credit cards only in order to...

Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos, Wupatki National Monument

Lomaki means "Beautiful House" in the Hopi language. Located at the end of this trail it had nine rooms constructed from local limestone and sandstone in...

Lees Ferry Fort, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Lees Ferry Fort near Marble Canyon provides very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring...

Mam-a-gah Picnic Area (west District), Saguaro National Park

This is a unique picnic area located along the Sendero Esperanza Trail. This picnic area is hike in only and cannot be reached with any form of vehicle....

Market Plaza - Eastbound Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Located within Market Plaza, this shuttle stop is on the north side of Parking Lot B, right next to Yavapai Lodge (lodging, gifts, souvenirs, dining). Two...

Market Plaza - Westbound Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Crossing the road from this shuttle stop is Yavapai Lodge (lodging, dining, tavern, gifts). Walking around to the other side of the lodge is Market Plaza,...

Market Plaza Atm Machines, Grand Canyon National Park

Market Plaza ATMs are located at Canyon Village Market/Deli, and at Yavapai Lodge (on the opposing side of the parking lot from Canyon Village Market) The...

Maswik Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park

Maswik Lodge is a 250-room lodging complex nestled within several acres of ponderosa pine forest. The lodge is located a short, 0.25-mile (0.4 km) walk...

Mule Corral, Grand Canyon National Park

Built in 1907, the mule barn and corral in the Village house roughly half of the 150 mules used by Xanterra to carry people and cargo into and out of...

Maswik Lodge Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

This shuttle stop is right in front of the main entrance to Maswik Lodge. The Lodge building and adjacent guest rooms are contemporary in style. The main...

Mather Amphitheater at Mather Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Just southeast of Mather Point, there is a rim-side amphitheater for ranger programs and special events. Located at one of the most beautiful viewpoints...

Mather Campground Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

This bus stop is located near the entrance to the Mather Campground registration "kiosk" building and Camper Services, a pay laundromat and showers. There...

Mather Point Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (orange) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

From the Visitor Center shuttle bus terminal, Mather Point is the first stop on the Westbound Kaibab/Rim (Orange) Route. From here the bus travels to...

Mckee Amphitheater, Grand Canyon National Park

During warmer months, McKee Amphitheater is the primary location for evening ranger programs in Grand Canyon Village. Located just off the connector trail...

Mile-and-a-half Resthouse, Grand Canyon National Park

This popular day-hike destination along Bright Angel Trail provides relief from the summer heat. Vault toilets are available year-round. During summer,...

Mule Barn, Grand Canyon National Park

The Fred Harvey company built the Mule Barn, Livery Stable, and Blacksmith/Saddle Shop in 1906 by to provide support services for the El Tovar Hotel....

Mining the Chinle Shale, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Mining the Chinle Shale attraction offers very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring and...

North Country Healthcare - Grand Canyon Clinic, Grand Canyon National Park

This location provides medical services to park residents and visitors, and is equipped for on-site testing, immunizations, check-ups, and prescriptions....

Park Store at the Visitor Center - Grand Canyon Conservancy, Grand Canyon National Park

Located on the south side of Grand Canyon Visitor Center Plaza, adjacent to parking lot 4. This large store features books, maps, apparel, souvenirs, and...

Picnic Area - Desert View Drive (range Road), Grand Canyon National Park

Located in the forest, near mile marker 244, on the south side of SR 64 (Desert View Drive), this small picnic area offers tables with both sun and shade,...

Pictograph Panel — Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park

A short walk down the Bright Angel Trail gives an excellent introduction to the rich human history that is visible from this path. Right after passing...

Pueblo and Pithouse, Walnut Canyon NM

Take a leisurely stroll on the loop portion of the Rim Trail. The combination of unexcavated structures and excavated pueblo and pithouse sites offer an...

Polygamist Cabin, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Polygamist Cabin near Marble Canyon provides very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring...

Ranger Operations, Grand Canyon National Park

Listed as a National Historic Landmark, this stone and wood building was built in 1929 to replace the first park headquarters as the historic village and...

Raptor Viewing Site (yaki Point - South Rim), Grand Canyon National Park

During the fall, large concentrations of migrating raptors fly through Grand Canyon on their migration routes through the 'Central Flyway'. Programs about...

Red Horse/bright Angel Cabin, Grand Canyon National Park

This log cabin was originally built in 1888. It was used as a stage stop, hotel, post office, and after extensive restoration, it has become two rooms of...

Revealing Features, Grand Canyon National Park

This wayside describes several of the unique features in the design of the Desert View Watchtower and expounds on Mary Colter's attention to detail. What...

Samantha's Cabin, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Samantha's Cabin near Marble Canyon provides very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring...

Shrine of the Ages - Westbound Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

If you park in lot "A" by Shrine of the Ages, boarding the bus at this stop, will take you to the Village Historic District. Shrine of the Ages is a...

Shrine of the Ages Eastbound - Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

The bus stop for the eastbound leg of the Village (Blue) Route is across the street from Parking Lot A and Shrine of the Ages Auditorium. From here, the...

Spencer Steamboat, Glen Canyon NRA

A steamboat abandoned on the riverfront, now only the remains of the steam engine peaks out from the Colorado River when it runs low.

Stateline Auxiliary Launch Ramp, Glen Canyon NRA

Stateline Auxiliary Launch Ramp, located after a turnoff from the Stateline Launch Ramp near what used to be Wahweap Swim Beach, is open for launch and...

Spencer Boiler, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Spencer Boiler attraction provides very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring and fall...

Stone Corral and Mule Power Exhibit, Grand Canyon National Park

This simple stone corral marks the beginning of the longest running tour operation in Grand Canyon history, the mule rides of Grand Canyon.

The Big Relief Map, Glen Canyon NRA

The Glen Canyon and Surrounding Area Relief Map sits in a place of honor at the Powell Museum & Archives next to Glen Canyon Conservancy's Flagship...

The Edge of Wilderness, Glen Canyon NRA

The last stop for the Lonely Dell guided tour overlooks the Paria River and the remains of a past irrigation pump.

The Family Home, Glen Canyon NRA

Ferryman Warren Johnson builds a two-story house for his growing family. The large home is the center of the ranch until it burns down in 1926.

Thunderbird Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park

Thunderbird Lodge has a contemporary feel, blended with natural touches. Family-focused, many of the rooms here offer canyon views while others overlook...

The Chains, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's The Chains near Marble Canyon offers very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears, 4 mammal species, and 30 bird species inhabit...

The Orchard, Glen Canyon NRA

The Orchard in Arizona near Marble Canyon provides very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring and...

Trail of Time: Headquarters Portal (parking Lot A), Grand Canyon National Park

To get to this portal, walk the spur trail from near Park Headquarters and parking lot A. It is a 0.4 mile (0.65 km) to the portal at the junction with...

Trail of Time: the Main Trail of Time Portal, Grand Canyon National Park

Once you have walked the short, Million Year Trail of 150 yards (136 m), you will encounter the second Trail of Time portal, which marks the beginning of...

Trail of Time: the Million Year Walk Portal, Grand Canyon National Park

The Trail of Time begins at Yavapai Geology Museum. Walking west along the paved trail from the museum, you first arrive at the Million Year Trail, a...

Trail of Time: Verkamp's Visitor Center Portal, Grand Canyon National Park

From the flagpole outside of Verkamp's Visitor Center, walk to the right along the rim trail and find the Trail of Time bronze markers embedded in the...

Trailer Village Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

This shuttle bus stop serves visitors staying overnight in Trailer Village, the South Rim's RV campground with full hook-ups. If campers choose to ride...

Train Depot, Grand Canyon National Park

Constructed in 1909-1910, the Train Depot is a National Historic Landmark and is one of 14 log depots constructed in the United States and one of only...

Train Depot and El Tovar Hotel - Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

From this bus stop, you can follow the sidewalk and cross at the crosswalk to the train depot or take the stairs or a wheelchair accessible ramp to climb...

Transept Trail (grand Canyon Lodge), Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area, along with the Transept Trail are CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire....

Transept Trail Intersection With Bridle Path by Az Sr67, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area, including Transept Trail, Grand Canyon Lodge, visitor center and campground are CLOSED until further notice because of...

Tusayan Pueblo Site and Self-guiding Trail, Grand Canyon National Park

The pueblo site and self-guiding trail are CLOSED FOR THE WINTER. Located 3 miles (4.8km) west of Desert View Watchtower, the site is a small Ancestral...

United States Post Office, Grand Canyon National Park

Open Monday through Friday: from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. — Last Collection Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:30 am — Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and federal...

Vermillion Cliffs at Lees Ferry, Glen Canyon NRA

Vermillion Cliffs are just one of the layers of rock seen at Lees Ferry. Learn about the others and how they make up the Grand Staircase of geology.

Wahweap Main Launch Ramp, Glen Canyon NRA

Wahweap Main launch ramp is located next to the Lake Powell Resort at Wahweap. For your safety the ramp is open to all motorized vessels and unavailable...

Wahweap North Entrance Station, Glen Canyon NRA

Wahweap North Entrance Station is open every day, all day. When there is not a person at the booths, use the automated fee machine for entrance fees.

Wahweap South Entrance Station, Glen Canyon NRA

Wahweap South Entrance Station is open every day, all day. When there is not a person at the booths, use the automated fee machine for entrance fees.

Wahweap Stateline Launch Ramp, Glen Canyon NRA

Wahweap Stateline launch ramp, located near the Wahweap Boat Rentals, is closed to motorized vessels. Paddlecraft may launch at your own risk. Launch your...

Wahweap Swim Beach, Glen Canyon NRA

Swim Beach at Wahweap is the only swimming location in the south end of Lake Powell where motorized boats are not permitted. Come hang out on the beach...

Upper Ferry Site, Glen Canyon NRA

Arizona's Upper Ferry Site near Marble Canyon features very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring...

Walnut Canyon Picnic Area, Walnut Canyon NM

Walnut Canyon Picnic Area near Flagstaff provides a cool mountain retreat with black bears and excellent solitude during spring through fall.

Weaver House, Glen Canyon NRA

The most modern home on the ranch, the Weaver House acted as the main lodge for the new Paradise Canyon Ranch retreat.

Water Intake, Glen Canyon NRA

The Water Intake site in Arizona offers desert solitude with black bear activity, best visited during spring and fall.

Willow Beach Harbor Marina, Lake Mead NRA

Head out for a trip to Willow Beach Marina & Campground for fun on the water! Located in the Black Canyon region of the Colorado River, Willow Beach has...

Yavapai Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park

Located in Market Plaza, the South Rim's business center, the lodge has a cafeteria style restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, gift shop and an outdoor patio...

Yavapai Point Amphitheater, Grand Canyon National Park

Just a short walk east of Yavapai Geology Museum, Yavapai Point Amphitheater is a great place to take a photo, enjoy a park ranger program, and relax. If...

Working Hands, Glen Canyon NRA

Working Hands near Marble Canyon provides spring and fall desert exploration with black bears and scenic canyon views.

“louse House” and Johnson Cabin, Glen Canyon NRA

This historic Arizona cabin site offers desert solitude with black bear activity, best visited during spring and fall.

Coronado Cave, Coronado National Memorial

Coronado Cave in Arizona features spring and fall exploration opportunities with diverse wildlife in secluded desert conditions.

Coronado Cave Trail, Coronado National Memorial

The Coronado Cave Trail leads to a desert cave near Hereford, offering seasonal wildlife viewing with excellent solitude.

Katherine Landing Launch Ramp, Lake Mead NRA

This oasis located just minutes from Bullhead City, Arizona, and Laughlin, Nevada, offers generous sunshine, sparkling blue water and white sandy beaches....

Willow Beach Launch Ramp, Lake Mead NRA

Willow Beach Launch Ramp allows for launching and retrieval of vessel and paddle craft. This access point gives boaters and paddlers an incredible...

Desert View Point and 1956 Aviation Memorial, Grand Canyon National Park

Below Desert View Point, the Colorado River makes a sharp 90-degree turn to the west, cutting directly into a major uplift. Looking to the west, one can...

El Tovar Monument, Coconino

The first modern hotel constructed in the Village, El Tovar Hotel eventually became the eventual heart of Grand Canyon National Park, and a National...

Lava Flow Trail Picnic Area, Sunset Crater Volcano NM

Five picnic tables around the Lava Flow Trail parking lot offer a place to eat lunch, a quick snack, or just take a break under the shade of ponderosa...

Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center Picnic Area, Sunset Crater Volcano NM

Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center in Arizona near Flagstaff provides decent scenery with few visitors outside winter. Black bears, 8 mammal species,...

A'a Overlook, Sunset Crater Volcano NM

The A'a Overlook has views of the Bonito Lava Flow and A'a Trail below. The O'Leary Peak lava dome within the Coconino National Forest can be seen in the...

Wupatki Pueblo & Blowhole, Wupatki National Monument

The Wupatki Pueblo is the Monuments' largest pueblo. The namesake pueblo features 104 rooms, a ball court, and a geological blowhole on this half mile...

Bright Angel Trailhead, Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trailhead is located just west of Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio, and Kolb Studio. At 6,840 feet (2,085 m), it provides access for hikers...

Cinder Hills Overlook, Sunset Crater Volcano NM

Experience a spectacular view of Sunset Crater Volcano and the San Fransisco Volcanic Field along a short loop road.

Dam Overlook Trailhead, Glen Canyon NRA

Dam Overlook Trailhead in Arizona combines desert isolation, black bears, and wildflowers, best visited in spring or fall.

Duck on a Rock, Grand Canyon National Park

This unsigned pull off on Desert View Drive offers plenty of parking for cars, larger vehicles, and RVs to stop and view Grand Canyon and a well-known...

Edge of Vastness Wayside, Grand Canyon National Park

It can be hard to put into context how vast Grand Canyon is. Nestled between the Kolb Studio and the Bright Angel Trail, this wayside attempts to put it...

Lava Flow Trail Amphitheater, Sunset Crater Volcano NM

The Lava Flow Trail Amphitheater is a place for quiet reflection, scenic views, ranger programs, and starry skies.

Grandeur Point, Grand Canyon National Park

This location offers one of the better views of the layers and depths of the canyon in the area of Grand Canyon Village. It also provides especially...

Grandview Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Grandview Point is one of the most popular South Rim viewpoints in the park. It is located along Desert View Drive (SR 64), halfway between Grand Canyon...

Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River, Glen Canyon NRA

Below the rim, the Colorado River makes a wide sweep around a sandstone escarpment. Here at Horseshoe Bend, the Colorado River created a roughly 1,000...

Hopi Point, Grand Canyon National Park

This viewpoint offers panoramic and breathtaking views of the canyon along the scenic Hermit Road. An ideal location for sunrise or sunset, Hopi Point...

Ken Patrick Trail (north Kaibab Trailhead), Grand Canyon National Park

This section of the Ken Patrick Trail, from the South Kaibab Trailhead to Cape Royal Road, is closed, due to damage from the Dragon Bravo wildfire. In...

Lipan Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Lipan Point features some of the widest and most expansive canyon views along the South Rim, as well as the longest perspective of the Colorado River....

Mohave Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Another spectacular point for watching sunset, Mohave Point offers excellent views of the Colorado River deep in the canyon below. From here you can also...

Mohave Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. A two-way shuttle stop with separate buses headed both outbound (west) to Hermits Rest and inbound...

Monument Creek Vista Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. A spectacular view of Monument Creek far below and Granite Rapid on the Colorado River can be seen...

Moran Point, Grand Canyon National Park

This viewpoint is named for Thomas Moran, an artist well known for his landscape paintings of the western United States. His work helped to create many...

Navajo Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Just a few minutes west of Desert View on Desert View Drive, Navajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower, as well as panoramic vistas to...

No Name Point, Grand Canyon National Park

A unnamed and unsigned stopping point along the Desert View Drive, this pull-out still features a large parking area, railings, and a great view of Grand...

Nizhoni Point, Petrified Forest National Park

Nizhoni Point in Arizona provides very secluded views near Petrified Forest National Park, with black bears and 9 mammal species. Spring through fall...

Off the Beaten Path Billings Gap Overlook Route Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

Park at the fourth pullout of Blue Mesa Loop Road. If you reach the pullout with the shade shelter you have gone too far. This is a great overlook for the...

Off the Beaten Path Billings Gap Overlook Route Stop 3, Petrified Forest National Park

This secluded overlook in Arizona's Petrified Forest area features 9 mammal species and 5 wildflower types. Visit spring through fall in the mild 55°F...

Off the Beaten Path Billings Gap Overlook Route Stop 2, Petrified Forest National Park

Billings Gap Route Stop 2 in Arizona's Petrified Forest provides quiet desert vistas from spring to fall.

Off the Beaten Path Billings Gap Overlook Route Stop 4, Petrified Forest National Park

Another quiet stop along Arizona's Billings Gap route, this overlook shares similar features with nearby stops: 9 mammals, 5 wildflowers, and best...

Off the Beaten Path Billings Gap Overlook Route Stop 5, Petrified Forest National Park

The final stop on this Arizona overlook route offers very secluded views with 9 mammal species and 5 wildflowers. Spring through fall visits are ideal in...

Painted Desert Vista (N, 0mi), Sunset Crater Volcano NM

The Painted Desert Vista is a site within the Coconino National Forest that offers spectacular views of the surrounding cinder hills nearby and the...

Picnic Area - Long Jim Road, Grand Canyon National Park

This picnic area, located near Mile Marker 248 near several small lookout points west of Grandview Point, has several picnic tables and is well shaded....

Picnic Area - Yaki Point Rd., Grand Canyon National Park

This picnic area, located just east of the shuttle-bus-only Yaki Point Road on the south side of Desert View Drive, has shaded picnic tables and...

Pima Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Pima Point is one of the best places on the rim to see, and sometimes even hear, the Colorado River. The distant roar of Granite Rapids far below can be...

Pima Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE on Hermit Road during December, January and February. One of the few places where one can hear the Colorado River from the rim of Grand...

Pipe Creek Vista, Grand Canyon National Park

This is the first pullout on the left as you head east toward Desert View on Desert View Drive. It can be accessed by private vehicle or by using the free...

Pipe Creek Vista Bus Stop - Kaibab/rim (orange) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Located west of Yaki Point and the South Kaibab Trailhead, this shuttle stop provides visitors with spectacular views across the canyon from South Rim to...

Powell Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Climb the Powell Memorial, which commemorates the first exploratory trips down the Colorado River (1869 and 1871-72) by Major John Wesley Powell and...

Powell Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. While a fine view of Grand Canyon is visible directly after stepping off the shuttle bus, a short,...

Rapid Events, Grand Canyon National Park

Located at Pima Point, along Hermit Road, this wayside overlooks Granite Rapids and describes a flash flood event on July 27, 1984, that moved a lot of...

Puerco Pueblo, Petrified Forest National Park

Arizona's Puerco Pueblo features very secluded surroundings with 9 mammal species and 5 wildflowers. Spring through fall visits are ideal in the 55°F...

South Kaibab Trailhead Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (orange) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Just a 9-minute ride from Grand Canyon Visitor Center, this shuttle stop is the easiest way to access South Kaibab Trailhead. Running from 8 am, to just...

Tawa Point, Petrified Forest National Park

Tawa Point overlooks the red part of the Painted Desert and looks towards the Painted Desert Inn. The point is also a trailhead.

The Abyss Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. The Abyss shuttle bus stop is outbound only, to Hermits Rest. At the Abyss Overlook, impressive...

Tatáypi Point, Petrified Forest National Park

Tatáypi Point in Arizona near Petrified Forest National Park features exceptional solitude with black bears and 9 mammal species. Spring through fall...

The Tepees South Pullout, Petrified Forest National Park

The Tepees is a area of the park named for the conical hills with banded mudstones that were thought to resemble tepees—or tipis as some people spell it.

Thor's Overlook, Grand Canyon National Park

This unnamed and unsigned viewpoint along the Desert View drive offers a quick place to stop and view the canyon and stretch one's legs.

The Tepees North Pullout, Petrified Forest National Park

The Tepees North Pullout in Arizona offers quiet desert views near Petrified Forest National Park with 9 mammal species. Spring through fall are optimal...

Tiponi Point, Petrified Forest National Park

Tiponi Point in Arizona provides quiet desert scenery near Petrified Forest National Park with black bears present. Best visited from spring through fall...

Twin Overlooks, Grand Canyon National Park

Two quick pullouts on the north side of Desert View Drive offer a chance to stretch one's legs and enjoy the canyon's scenic beauty.

Verkamp's Visitor Center, Grand Canyon National Park

In the Village Historic District, near Hopi House and El Tovar Hotel, Verkamp's Visitor Center features exhibits that focus on the Grand Canyon Community;...

Village Transfer Station - Hermit Road (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE during winter. Located west of Bright Angel Lodge, at the start of Hermit Road and beside a canyon overlook, this shuttle stop is just a...

Whipple Point, Petrified Forest National Park

Whipple Point in Arizona offers desert vistas near Petrified Forest National Park with black bears present. Spring through fall visits are best in this...

Yaki Point Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (orange) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Yaki Point is the only viewpoint on Desert View Drive that is closed to private vehicles. It can only be visited on foot, bicycle, or by taking the free...

Yavapai Geology Museum, Grand Canyon National Park

One of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology, the museum on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point. Inside is a...

Yavapai Geology Museum Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (orange) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Located on the northeast end of the parking lot below Yavapai Geology Museum, this shuttle stop is for passengers arriving from, or returning to the...

Coronado Peak Trail, Coronado National Memorial

Short trail that takes you to a 360 degree view looking at the San Pedro River and San Rafael Valleys.

Sus Picnic Area (west District), Saguaro National Park

This is the closest picnic area to the Red Hills Visitor Center in the west district of Saguaro National Park. It is along the Bajada Loop Drive.

Pinkley Peak (N, 0mi), Organ Pipe Cactus NM

The colorful Pinkley Peak is the highest peak in the Puerto Blanco Mountains. This peak is affectionately named for National Park Service Ranger and...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Cementerio, Tumacácori NHP

Two features come into view as you enter the cemetery. The first is the mortuary chapel, circular in design and about sixteen feet in diameter. The roof,...

Arizona: Painted Desert Inn, Petrified Forest National Park

Only one national park in the country includes and protects a section of historic Route 66: the Petrified Forest National Park with one of the world’s...

Beat the Heat Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Arizona's Beat the Heat Wayside provides moderate solitude with 30 bird species and wildflowers. Spring and fall visits are best with average temperatures...

Cactus Wren Trail, Access Point 3, Saguaro National Park

Cactus Wren Trail traverses 1.8 miles south to the Signal Hill Picnic Area. This trail passes many large Saguaro cacti, along with many other desert...

Christopher Columbus Park, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Present-day Christopher Columbus Park is the site of the Anza Expedition's Historic Turquisin Camp (Campsite #18). Two Anza interpretive exhibits line the...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Cimiento de la Iglesia Jesuita, Tumacácori NHP

The community used this small church under the guidance of Jesuit priests for ten years, until the Jesuits were expelled in July 1767. Father Custodio...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Complejo Del Convento, Tumacácori NHP

The convento was the operational part of the mission. It functioned as a shared, community workspace and governmental center. It would have been alive...

Coronado Picnic Area Restrooms, Coronado National Memorial

The restroom facility at the Coronado Picnic Area is located along the road to the main picnic area. The restrooms have flush toilets, sinks with running...

Desert Winds Trail, Access Point 2, Saguaro National Park

Access to the park's trail system via the Deset Winds Trail (1.3mi one way). This flat trail meanders through Sonoran Desert scrubland, past some...

Doney Mountain, Wupatki National Monument

Climb ancient volcanoes on this dog-friendly trail to see pueblos and spectacular vistas within the Coconino National Forest.

East Old 180, Petrified Forest National Park

Once the main highway that provided access to the south entrance of the park, Old 180 went directly through a major deposit of petrified wood. The highway...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Desván Del Coro, AZ

Music played an important role in mission life. Tumacácori likely supported anywhere from eight to ten choir members, both men and women, at a given time....

Fee Kiosk, Rincon Mountain District, Saguaro National Park

Fee Kiosk by the Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center, at the entrance of the scenic Cactus Forest Drive.

Ez-kim-in-zin Picnic Area (west District), Saguaro National Park

This picnic area is located along the Bajada Loop Drive in Saguaro National Park's West District. It is located near the Sendero Esperanza Trailhead.

Gachado Line Camp, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

A restored adobe line camp used by the Gray family during the once vast cattle ranching era of the mid 1900s. Visitors can witness the resourcefulness of...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Huerta, Tumacácori NHP

The mission complex included a walled garden and orchard. The treelines in front of you and to your right grow along the stone foundations of two of the...

Giant Logs Trail Stop #1, Petrified Forest National Park

Giant Logs Trail Stop #1 in Arizona shares features with the main trail—secluded with diverse wildlife, best in spring to fall.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #10, Petrified Forest National Park

Near Petrified Forest National Park, Stop #10 on the Giant Logs Trail offers the same secluded, wildlife-rich experience as other stops.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #11, Petrified Forest National Park

Stop #11 on Arizona's Giant Logs Trail provides a quiet hike with 9 mammal species and desert wildflowers in dry conditions.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #2, Petrified Forest National Park

Giant Logs Trail Stop #2 in Arizona is rarely crowded, with decent scenery and wildlife viewing in arid climates.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #3, Petrified Forest National Park

Arizona's Giant Logs Trail Stop #3 mirrors the main trail's characteristics—secluded with diverse fauna in a dry environment.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #4, Petrified Forest National Park

Stop #4 on the Giant Logs Trail offers a quiet hike through Arizona's desert landscape with sparse annual rainfall.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #5, Petrified Forest National Park

Near Petrified Forest National Park, Stop #5 on the Giant Logs Trail features 9 mammal species and seasonal wildflowers.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #6, Petrified Forest National Park

Giant Logs Trail Stop #6 in Arizona provides solitude and wildlife sightings in a low-precipitation region.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #7, Petrified Forest National Park

Stop #7 on Arizona's Giant Logs Trail is a secluded hike with desert-adapted mammals and wildflowers.

Giant Logs Trail Stop #8, Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park's Giant Logs Trail Stop #8 offers quiet desert hiking with diverse fauna.

Gila Bend, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Gila Bend Museum and Visitor Center provides exhibits about the history and culture of the area. The Anza Trail Passport Stamp #10 is located here.

Hamilili Dune, Petrified Forest National Park

There are dunes throughout the park. This red sand dune is very easy to visit next to Hamilili Point with others nearby.

Hamilili Point, Petrified Forest National Park

Badland, grassland, and mesa view from South No Name Point, the access point for the south unit of the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area.

Recorrido Autoguiado - Melhok Ki, Tumacácori NHP

The O'odham word for house is "ki" (kee). Melhok (pronounced moo' ro) is the word for the plant known in Spanish and English as "ocotillo." The particular...

Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Historic ranch along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes historic...

Javelina Picnic Area (east District), Saguaro National Park

This is the closest picnic area from the Saguaro National Park East District entrance. There are plenty of parking spots and covered table areas. The...

Bragg's Pies Building, Maricopa

Completed in 1946, the Bragg's Pies Building is significant as an example of a rare surviving International style commercial building in Phoenix, Arizona....

Casa Grande Ruins, AZ

Rising from the Sonoran Desert floor near the Gila River is one of the largest prehistoric structures ever built in North America. Its purpose remains a...

Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon National Park

Desert View Watchtower Retail Store (View Room) is open daily: 9 am to 5 pm. The upper tower floors are open, when staffing allows, from 9 am to 4 pm. The...

Agate Bridge, Petrified Forest National Park

A single large petrified log spans a gully in very pale sandstone at the edge of the mesa, with spectacular views.

Executive Towers, Maricopa

Executive Towers in Arizona, near Phoenix, features 30 bird species and is best visited in spring, fall, or winter.

Recorrido Autoguiado - Ramada Para Cocinar, AZ

After hundreds of years of mixing, marrying, creating new families, and blending traditions, a new people emerged: the mestizaje of Mexico. Flavors like...

Mission San Xavier Del Bac, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Mission San Xavier del Bac is an important site along the Anza Trail and an iconic image of southern Arizona. It is located on the Tohono O'odham Nation...

Ok Ranch Historic District, Yavapai

The OK Ranch Historic District, situated on the north side of Red Rock Crossing (aka Baldwin’s Crossing) on Oak Creek, a perennial tributary of the Verde...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Río Santa Cruz, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Santa Cruz River is an international waterway. It begins in the San Rafael Valley, flows southward into Mexico, then makes a U-turn back into the...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Sacristía, AZ

Priests kept the clothing and articles used in the performance of their duties here. In the sacristy they documented and stored the records of important...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Jardín Del Patio, AZ

The courtyard garden at Tumacácori was built in 1939 as part of the visitor center's New Deal era construction. Its design aesthetic, like many of the...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Calera, Tumacácori NHP

Lime plaster was used to protect adobe buildings from moisture. Tons of raw material had to be brought to the mission for processing so that a coat of...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Campanario, AZ

The bell tower was built in three stories: on the ground floor lies the baptistry, on the second level the preparation room for the choir, and on the...

Puerco Pueblo Trail, Petrified Forest National Park

Puerco Pueblo Trail in Arizona offers high solitude and decent scenery, with 9 mammal species and 5 wildflower species. Best visited spring through fall.

Recorrido Autoguiado - Santuario, AZ

Ascending the steps leading up out of the nave, one enters the sanctuary, still adorned with remnants of its original paints, picture frames, and...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Fachada de la Iglesia, AZ

The façade of the church was painted with bright colors. Today, in the doorway and under the cornice below the window, some of the original color is still...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Fragmento Del Convento, Tumacácori NHP

The standing ruin of a fragment of the convento includes the rooms in which the priest is likely to have lived. These rooms have seen much use, both...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Nave, AZ

Step through the arched entryway and into the remains of an impressive nave, the central hall of the church. In this room, indigenous people and Spanish...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Tinas, AZ

Directly in front of the most important, most symbolic, and most decorated structure of the mission are three features whose purpose remains a mystery.

Self-guided Tour - Bell Tower, AZ

The bell tower was built in three stories: on the ground floor lies the baptistry, on the second level the preparation room for the choir, and on the...

Self-guided Tour - Convento Fragment, Tumacácori NHP

The standing ruin of a fragment of the convento includes the rooms in which the priest is likely to have lived. These rooms have seen much use, both...

Self-guided Tour - Courtyard Garden, AZ

The courtyard garden at Tumacácori was built in 1939 as part of the visitor center's New Deal era construction. Its design aesthetic, like many of the...

Tumacácori Visitor Center - Courtyard Garden, AZ

The courtyard garden at Tumacácori was built in 1939 as part of the visitor center's New Deal era construction. Its design aesthetic, like many of the...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Terreno de la Fiesta, Tumacácori NHP

Each year, the Tumacácori Fiesta brings together people from all the cultures of the Santa Cruz Valley for two days of celebration. Each culture...

Arizona: Querino Canyon Bridge, Apache

The Querino Canyon Bridge is picturesquely situated over a rugged and beautiful canyon just outside Houck, Arizona. Designed by the Arizona Highway...

Arizona: Walnut Canyon Bridge, Coconino

In 1922, the United States Bureau of Public Roads undertook a 23-mile road-building project along the Winslow Highway that stretched between Flagstaff and...

Arizona: Schoolhouse at Truxton Canyon Training School, Mohave

The Schoolhouse at Truxton Canyon Training School, a boarding school constructed to assimilate Hualapai Indians, is located in Mohave County 15 miles...

Ccc Legacy and Transcanyon Line Monument, Grand Canyon National Park

Many of our national parks have benefited from the hard work of the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and Grand Canyon is no different. This site marks...

Camper Services — Laundry and Showers, Grand Canyon National Park

CLOSED as of 10/31. Camper Services (Laundry and Showers) is located near the entrance to Mather Campground. Hours of Operation: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm daily....

Canyon Adventures Bike Tours & Café —visitor Center Plaza, Grand Canyon National Park

Canyon Adventures Bike Tours & Café offers bicycle, eBike, stroller, and wheelchair rentals, as well as a full espresso bar and grab-and-go sandwiches,...

Desert View Gas Station, Grand Canyon National Park

Self-service gasoline and diesel fuel (pay at the pump with credit/debit card) is available year-round, 24 hours a day. The park's only gas station on the...

Desert View Market & Deli, Grand Canyon National Park

Located on the eastern side of the Desert View settlement, near the restrooms, the market sells groceries and souvenirs, clothing, including t-shirts,...

Desert View Trading Post, Grand Canyon National Park

Within sight of Desert View Point and the Watchtower, the Trading Post is just up the walkway from the rim of the canyon. A snack bar is located inside...

El Tovar Hotel #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino

Located right on the rim of Grand Canyon, historic El Tovar Hotel features a fine dining room, lounge, gift shop, and newsstand. Guests can expect full...

Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store in the North Rim Visitor Center, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area, including the lodge, visitor center, campground are CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon...

Lee's Backbone, Glen Canyon NRA

Crossing the river wasn't the only difficult part of the journey, as getting to the river front proved equally challenging on this primitive "road".

Lookout Studio, Grand Canyon National Park

CLOSED for refurbishment--will reopen February 2026. Designed in 1914, Lookout Studio was Mary Jane Colter's vision to create opportunities for visitors...

North Rim Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area, including the lodge, visitor center and campground are CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the...

North Rim Campground Laundry and Showers, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim is CLOSED for the remainder of the 2025 season because of damage and losses caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. This facility has a...

North Rim Entrance Station, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area is CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. Entrance to the North Rim of the...

North Rim Service Station, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area is CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. Self-service gasoline/diesel fuel...

Paria Riffle and the Colorado River, Glen Canyon NRA

Visit where the slow and muddy Paria River tumbles in and mixes with the fast Colorado River. Beach Access. Fishing with license permitted. Swim at own...

Petroglyph Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park

An area near Rainbow Forest with many petroglyphs and fascinating erosional landforms, accessed by old road that was made in the 1930s and closed in the...

Pioneer Cemetery, Glen Canyon NRA

Who lived and died at the ranch? Their lives may have ended here but their stories would continue on.

Rim Trail - Mather Point, Grand Canyon National Park

A mostly paved path along the edge of Grand Canyon offers countless views of wide canyon vistas and the mighty Colorado River along the south rim of Grand...

Widforss Trail, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area, including the Widforss Trail is CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. —...

South Cove Launch Ramp, Lake Mead NRA

Open via 0.5 mile gravel road off the concrete launch ramp. The concrete launch ramp itself is out of the water due to currently low lake levels.

Temple Bar Launch Ramp, Lake Mead NRA

This is where boaters go when they want to getaway from the city and relax out on the blue waters of Lake Mead surrounded by colorful desert landscapes....

Powell Monument, Grand Canyon National Park

The park's largest monument (in size) is found here. Completed in 1915 to honor Major John Wesley Powell and his group—the first to 'run' the Colorado...

Wukoki Pueblo, Wupatki National Monument

Wukoki Pueblo is an impressive eight room structure built on top of a large sandstone pedestal. It was occupied between the early 1100s and mid 1200s CE....

Jasper Forest, Petrified Forest National Park

Jasper Forest in Arizona offers petrified wood seclusion with diverse mammals, best visited in warmer months.

Lacey Point, Petrified Forest National Park

Lacey Point in Arizona features petrified forest seclusion with bears and wildflowers, ideal from spring to fall.

Maricopa Point, Grand Canyon National Park

The edge of the South Rim juts out over the canyon on this narrow point, extending northeast for about 100 feet (30 m) before dropping away vertically....

Maricopa Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Although there is not a view of Grand Canyon directly from this shuttle stop itself, a short walk from here, through the forest and along the easy, paved...

Newspaper Rock, Petrified Forest National Park

Newspaper Rock in Arizona features ancient petroglyphs with desert wildlife viewing from spring to fall.

Trailview Overlook Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

A short walk down the stairs from the parking/shuttle stop is the best location for aerial views of the sinuous switchbacks on Bright Angel Trail. From...

Wahweap Overlook, Glen Canyon NRA

A short journey from the Carl Hayden Visitor Center, you will find the Wahweap Overlook. This high point offers a 360-degree panorama of the Glen Canyon...

Yaki Point, Grand Canyon National Park

Yaki Point is the only scenic viewpoint on Desert View Drive that is not accessible with a private vehicle. It can be reached using the free Kaibab/Rim...

Picacho Peak (cerro de Tacca), Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Picacho Peak is a prominent landmark and an integral piece of the cultural landscape in southern Arizona. It is an Arizona State Park and an official NPS...

Apache Pass Trailhead, Cochise

Start your visit to Fort Bowie at the Apache Pass Trailhead. A three mile round trip hike allows you to explore the park trails, fort ruins, and park...

Arizona: Durlin Hotel, Mohave

Located in beautiful and historic Oatman and named for its builder John Durlin, the Durlin Hotel is the only historic two-story adobe building in Mohave...

Arizona: la Posada Historic District, Navajo

Built in 1929, the 11-acre grounds, hotel, and train station that make up La Posada Historic District are, in their own right, historic. But an additional...

Arizona: Wigwam Village Motel #6, Navajo

In the arid Arizona desert, the Wigwam Village Motel in Holbrook still provides Route 66 aficionados the opportunity to “Sleep in a Wigwam!”

Cam-boh Picnic Area (west District), Saguaro National Park

This picnic area is located in Saguaro National Park's West District along Picture Rocks Rd. There is a trailhead at this location, as well as a place for...

Coronado Picnic Area, Coronado National Memorial

A great place to share a meal with friends or family. Bring binoculars with you and check out the local and migratory birds in the area.

Faraway Ranch, Chiricahua National Monument

Faraway Ranch preserves a story important to women’s history, and to the history of Chiricahua National Monument.

Giant Logs, Petrified Forest National Park

Giant Logs is part of Rainbow Forest in Petrified Forest National Park. Once an ancient log jam in a Late Triassic river, Giant Logs was the heart of the...

Jesuit Church Footprint, Tumacácori NHP

The community used this small church under the guidance of Jesuit priests for ten years, until the Jesuits were expelled in July 1767. Father Custodio...

Las Lagunas de Anza Interpretive Site, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Las Lagunas de Anza in Arizona near Nogales offers 63°F averages and 30 bird species, ideal in spring or fall with high solitude.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 31, Petrified Forest National Park

A remote audio tour stop near Petrified Forest National Park with cool desert conditions and sparse vegetation.

Painted Desert Rim Trail, Petrified Forest National Park

A secluded Arizona trail offering desert views and potential black bear sightings amid cool temperatures and low rainfall.

Route 66 Pullout, Petrified Forest National Park

Arizona's Route 66 Pullout near Petrified Forest National Park is exceptionally quiet, with sparse rainfall and occasional bear sightings in spring...

Melhok Ki (ocotillo and Mud House), Tumacácori NHP

The O'odham word for house is "ki" (kee). Melhok (pronounced moo' ro) is the word for the plant known in Spanish and English as "ocotillo." The particular...

Small Parking Lot, East of Redhills Vc, Saguaro National Park

This small, 4-spot parking lot is just east of the Redhills Visitor Center. This location offers spectacular views during sunset. No trails stem from this...

Sown in the Field Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Sown in the Field Wayside in Arizona provides moderate solitude and decent scenery, ideal in spring and fall. The area features diverse bird species and...

Tawa Trail, Petrified Forest National Park

Tawa Trail in Arizona is secluded with black bears and 9 mammal species, best visited spring through fall.

The Flattops, Petrified Forest National Park

The Flattops are mesas over which the park road passes. The views encompass parts of the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area all the way towards the...

Arizona: Peach Springs Trading Post, Mohave

Peach Springs lies within the traditional territory of the Hualapai people. The springs were reliable water sources that were used by Native Americans for...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Almacén, Tumacácori NHP

The mission had a communal system of growing, collecting, and distributing food. The stairs led to a second story where additional food and animal fodder...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Baptisterio, AZ

A right turn immediately upon entering the church will lead you into the room where the ceremony of baptism was performed. From birth and baptism through...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Modelo de la Misión, AZ

The mission community included housing for the mission residents and the priest, workshops, class rooms, a cemetery, a mortuary chapel, an irrigation...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Plaza Comunitaria, AZ

Standing here, perhaps you can visualize life at Mission San José de Tumacácori. To the left of the trail is a mound that runs from the visitor center...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Sendero de Anza, Tumacácori NHP

The Santa Cruz River has long been a highway of trade and travel. Prehistoric people followed the river to trade with neighbors. The O’odham farmed along...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Acequia, Tumacácori NHP

Probably the single most important commodity in the desert was, and is, water. Water for drinking, washing, bathing, and irrigating crops was taken out of...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Bosque de Mezquite, Tumacácori NHP

This rich woodland plant community supports a tremendous biodiversity of insects, birds, and mammals. Today, the mesquite bosque of Tumacácori protects...

Santa Cruz River, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Santa Cruz River is an international waterway. It begins in the San Rafael Valley, flows southward into Mexico, then makes a U-turn back into the...

Self-guided Tour - Cooking Ramada, AZ

After hundreds of years of mixing, marrying, creating new families, and blending traditions, a new people emerged: the mestizaje of Mexico. Flavors like...

Self-guided Tour - Jesuit Church Footprint, Tumacácori NHP

The community used this small church under the guidance of Jesuit priests for ten years, until the Jesuits were expelled in July 1767. Father Custodio...

Self-guided Tour - Acequia, Tumacácori NHP

Probably the single most important commodity in the desert was, and is, water. Water for drinking, washing, bathing, and irrigating crops was taken out of...

Self-guided Tour - Anza Trail Junction, Tumacácori NHP

The Santa Cruz River has long been a highway of trade and travel. Prehistoric people followed the river to trade with neighbors. The O’odham farmed along...

Self-guided Tour - Baptistry, AZ

A right turn immediately upon entering the church will lead you into the room where the ceremony of baptism was performed. From birth and baptism through...

Self-guided Tour - Cemetery, Tumacácori NHP

Two features come into view as you enter the cemetery. The first is the mortuary chapel, circular in design and about sixteen feet in diameter. The roof,...

Self-guided Tour - Choir Loft, AZ

Music played an important role in mission life. Tumacácori likely supported anywhere from eight to ten choir members, both men and women, at a given time....

Self-guided Tour - Community Plaza, AZ

Standing here, perhaps you can visualize life at Mission San José de Tumacácori. To the left of the trail is a mound that runs from the visitor center...

Self-guided Tour - Convento Complex, Tumacácori NHP

The convento was the operational part of the mission. It functioned as a shared, community workspace and governmental center. It would have been alive...

Self-guided Tour - Fiesta Grounds, Tumacácori NHP

Each year, the Tumacácori Fiesta brings together people from all the cultures of the Santa Cruz Valley for two days of celebration. Each culture...

Self-guided Tour - Melhok Ki (ocotillo and Mud House), Tumacácori NHP

The O'odham word for house is "ki" (kee). Melhok (pronounced moo' ro) is the word for the plant known in Spanish and English as "ocotillo." The particular...

Self-guided Tour - Mesquite Bosque, Tumacácori NHP

This rich woodland plant community supports a tremendous biodiversity of insects, birds, and mammals. Today, the mesquite bosque of Tumacácori protects...

Self-guided Tour - Mission Model, AZ

The mission community included housing for the mission residents and the priest, workshops, class rooms, a cemetery, a mortuary chapel, an irrigation...

Self-guided Tour - Orchard, Tumacácori NHP

The mission complex included a walled garden and orchard. The treelines in front of you and to your right grow along the stone foundations of two of the...

Self-guided Tour - Sacristy, AZ

Priests kept the clothing and articles used in the performance of their duties here. In the sacristy they documented and stored the records of important...

Self-guided Tour - Sanctuary, AZ

Ascending the steps leading up out of the nave, one enters the sanctuary, still adorned with remnants of its original paints, picture frames, and...

Self-guided Tour - Santa Cruz River, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Santa Cruz River is an international waterway. It begins in the San Rafael Valley, flows southward into Mexico, then makes a U-turn back into the...

Self-guided Tour - Storeroom, Tumacácori NHP

The mission had a communal system of growing, collecting, and distributing food. The stairs led to a second story where additional food and animal fodder...

Sendero Esperanza Picnic Area (west District), Saguaro National Park

Sendera Esperanza Picnic Area is the last stop along Golden Gate Road on the Bajada Loop Drive. THis picnic area provides visitors with a large parking...

Shoshone Point Parking Area, Grand Canyon National Park

An unsigned dirt parking area is all that marks the trail out to Shoshone Point. An easy one-mile walk along an old dirt road takes one through ponderosa...

Shrine of the Ages, Grand Canyon National Park

Shrine of the Ages is a multi-purpose building used by the National Park Service, and community groups. It can be rented for private functions, including...

Signal Hill (west District), Saguaro National Park

Signal Hill is a popular multi-use area along the Bajada Loop Drive in Saguaro National Park's west district. This is a popular destination, as it is the...

Stephen Mather Plaque (mather Point), Grand Canyon National Park

On the way out to Mather Point, at the top right of the stairs leading down to the overlook, a plaque is mounted honoring the man for which the viewpoint...

The Lookout, Grand Canyon National Park

Designed in 1914, Lookout Studio was Mary Jane Colter's vision to create opportunities for visitors to safely view and photograph the natural beauty of...

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is a Spanish Colonial site in Arizona and a Certified Interpretive Site on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic...

Tumacácori - Anza Trail Junction, Tumacácori NHP

The Santa Cruz River has long been a highway of trade and travel. Prehistoric people followed the river to trade with neighbors. The O’odham farmed along...

Tumacácori - Cooking Ramada, AZ

After hundreds of years of mixing, marrying, creating new families, and blending traditions, a new people emerged: the mestizaje of Mexico. Flavors like...

Tumacácori - Fiesta Grounds, Tumacácori NHP

Each year, the Tumacácori Fiesta brings together people from all the cultures of the Santa Cruz Valley for two days of celebration. Each culture...

Tumacácori - Mesquite Bosque, Tumacácori NHP

This rich woodland plant community supports a tremendous biodiversity of insects, birds, and mammals. Today, the mesquite bosque of Tumacácori protects...

Tumacácori Church - Baptistry, AZ

A right turn immediately upon entering the church will lead you into the room where the ceremony of baptism was performed. From birth and baptism through...

Tumacácori Church - Choir Loft, AZ

Music played an important role in mission life. Tumacácori likely supported anywhere from eight to ten choir members, both men and women, at a given time....

Tumacácori Church - Sacristy, AZ

Priests kept the clothing and articles used in the performance of their duties here. In the sacristy they documented and stored the records of important...

Tumacácori Church - Sanctuary, AZ

Ascending the steps leading up out of the nave, one enters the sanctuary, still adorned with remnants of its original paints, picture frames, and...

Tumacácori Mission - Acequia, Tumacácori NHP

Probably the single most important commodity in the desert was, and is, water. Water for drinking, washing, bathing, and irrigating crops was taken out of...

Tumacácori Mission - Cemetery, Tumacácori NHP

Two features come into view as you enter the cemetery. The first is the mortuary chapel, circular in design and about sixteen feet in diameter. The roof,...

Tumacácori Mission - Community Plaza, AZ

Standing here, perhaps you can visualize life at Mission San José de Tumacácori. To the left of the trail is a mound that runs from the visitor center...

Tumacácori Mission - Convento Complex, Tumacácori NHP

The convento was the operational part of the mission. It functioned as a shared, community workspace and governmental center. It would have been alive...

Tumacácori Mission - Orchard, Tumacácori NHP

The mission complex included a walled garden and orchard. The treelines in front of you and to your right grow along the stone foundations of two of the...

Tumacácori Mission - Storeroom, Tumacácori NHP

The mission had a communal system of growing, collecting, and distributing food. The stairs led to a second story where additional food and animal fodder...

Tumacácori Visitor Center - Mission Model, AZ

The mission community included housing for the mission residents and the priest, workshops, class rooms, a cemetery, a mortuary chapel, an irrigation...

Village East Bus Stop - Village (blue) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

This stop is adjacent to the Xanterra's Public Grarage and General Offices. On the other side of the footbridge is the Village Greenway Trail, a paved...

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks at Mica View Picnic Area, Saguaro National Park

You Are Here: Poetry in Parks at Mica View Picnic Area in Arizona near Tucson offers moderate solitude and decent scenery, best visited in spring, fall,...

Quitobaquito Springs, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

As a natural spring leading to a human constructed pond, Quitobaquito has been used by people for over 16,000 years. The area has a rich history and is an...

Blue Vista Overlook, Greenlee

Arizona's Blue Vista Overlook offers panoramic views of the Mogollon Rim with interpretive geology panels.

Dugas - Tule Mesa, Yavapai

Dugas - Tule Mesa in Arizona features a difficult dirt trail, ideal for fall. It has high bear presence and a high photo score.

Indian Point, Gila

Indian Point in Arizona is a rocky outcrop with panoramic desert views, accessible via a short but steep trail.

Iron Springs/jerome Canyon, Yavapai

Iron Springs/Jerome Canyon in Arizona features rugged terrain with old mining roads and panoramic vistas.

Sheridan Mountain/smith Mesa, Yavapai

Sheridan Mountain/Smith Mesa in Arizona features rugged cliffs and desert vegetation, appealing to hikers and photographers.

Seepage Mountain, Yavapai

Seepage Mountain in Arizona is a rugged, seldom-visited area with sparse vegetation and rocky terrain.

West Bench Pueblo (SE, 0mi), Coconino

West Bench Pueblo in Arizona protects Ancestral Puebloan ruins with visible masonry walls amid high desert vegetation.

Wilford Townsite Interpretive Site (minor), Navajo

Wilford Townsite Interpretive Site in Arizona provides historical context with minimal infrastructure, ideal for those interested in desert ruins and...

Wilhoit, Yavapai

Wilhoit in Arizona is a small, lesser-known area with sparse vegetation and rugged terrain, suited for visitors seeking solitude.

White Mtn Res East Pkg Info Site/fee Station, Apache

White Mtn Res East Pkg Info Site in Arizona provides fee collection and orientation for recreation around this high-country reservoir.

Alpine Ranger District, Greenlee

Alpine Ranger District in Arizona manages high-elevation forests with hiking and camping opportunities.

Black Mesa Ranger District, Navajo

Arizona's Black Mesa Ranger District oversees ponderosa pine forests with developed campgrounds and summer monsoon risks.

Chino Valley Ranger District, Yavapai

Chino Valley Ranger District in Arizona oversees pinyon-juniper woodlands transitioning to ponderosa pine forests.

Cherry Area, Yavapai

Cherry Area in Arizona features desert landscapes with sparse vegetation and minimal visitor traffic.

Boulders Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Boulders OHV Staging Area in Arizona is a hub for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, with challenging terrain.

Granite Mountain Via Williamson Valley Road, Yavapai

Granite Mountain via Williamson Valley Road in Arizona provides access to hiking and climbing areas with expansive views. Spring and fall are the best...

Harquahala Byway Staging Area, Maricopa

Harquahala Byway Staging Area in Arizona is a starting point for desert drives and hikes. Fall through spring offer the most comfortable temperatures.

Juniper Mountains, Yavapai

The Juniper Mountains in Arizona feature high desert landscapes with scattered juniper woodlands and volcanic formations.

Havasu Nwr Waterfowl Hunt - Pintail Slough Management Area, Mohave

Havasu NWR's Pintail Slough Management Area in Arizona is a prime spot for waterfowl hunting, with seasonal access and wetland habitats.

Prescott Valley, South, Yavapai

Prescott Valley, South in Arizona features moderate solitude and a low tick risk, ideal for summer outings.

Sonoran Desert National Monument, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Sonoran Desert National Monument sits in the most biologically diverse North American desert. The most striking aspect of the plant community in the...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 16, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 16 A Forest of Spines All around you is a small “forest” of pale yellow, tree-shaped cacti called chain-fruit cholla. They are called chain-fruit...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 17, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 17 Teddy Bear Pass Do not be deceived by the cuddly name. These teddy bear cholla will bite rather than cuddle you to sleep. They get their name...

Javelina Wash Trail, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

A 600-yard loop trail through the wash behind the Red Hills Visitor Center, looping through the wash from one end of the building to the other. Flat, but...

Saguaro National Park West, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Introduction, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Many people visit national parks to see wildlife. Visitors to Yellowstone will see bison and elk. Black bears roam the roads in Sequoia, and deer dot the...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 1, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Stop 1: Crevices in the Wall When the Park Service built this wall, their main objective was probably retaining the soil and bordering the trail. They...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 3, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Stop 3: Nests Remember to look up once in a while—there may be a nest in a tree, or even on the “shoulder” of a saguaro arm. A common nest in the desert...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 4, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Stop 4: Signs of Life in a Prickly Pear Cactus Look around this corner carefully and you may see several signs of life. Do you see where the edges of the...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 5, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Stop 5: Javelina Wash The open area we are entering is called a “wash.” It’s basically a stream bed without a stream. The monsoon rain runs downhill as it...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 6, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Stop 6: Life in Death The trees from which these branches came are dead, but life goes on even in dead material. Lifeless plants and animals are fodder...

Twin Point Overlook (N, 0mi), Grand Canyon-parashant NM

A rough road through pinyons and junipers reaches Twin Point. It's views into the Grand Canyon reveal a fascinating geological story. Its remote location...

Colorado River State Historic Park, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Colorado River State Historic Park preserves and interprets the complex and dynamic history of Yuma and the Colorado River, including the Anza...

Grand Gulch Mine, Grand Canyon-parashant NM

Economically valuable copper and silver were found here in 1871, attracting miners and settlers. Historic ruins like the adobe smelter and abandoned dump...

Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness, Grand Canyon-parashant NM

Arizona's Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness is moderately secluded with black bears, ideal in spring or fall.

North Rim General Store, Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area, including the campground and general store, is CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo...

Cactus Garden Trail, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

A paved, 300-foot (91 m) accessible loop trail, located on the west side of the Red Hills Visitor Center parking lot. This short trail provides a great...

Grand Gulch Mining, Mohave

Grand Gulch Mine is an abandoned copper mine from the late 1800s. The original stone buildings, bunkhouse, old steam engine parts and two dump trucks...

San Cayetano de Calabazas, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Only accessible during guided tours, the Calabazas mission site offers an excellent perspective on the adaptive re-use of mission-era buildings through...

Tassi Ranch, Grand Canyon-parashant NM

Tucked into the rocky hills beside a flowing spring, a rustic stone house and other ramshackle structures paint a vivid picture of life on a cattle ranch...

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Colorado River crossing at Yuma, Arizona, has a rich history, accented in recent years by irrigation works that have transformed the region into an...

Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi, Tumacácori NHP

Guevavi is a name derived from the O'odham word for big spring, ge'e vavi, or big well, gu waihe. This settlement of O'odham people was first visited in...

Pakoon Springs, Grand Canyon-parashant NM

An island of lush trees and cattails reveal that flowing water is here. Pakoon is one of the monument’s largest springs, but its water was impounded for...