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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

These perplexing ruins of a massive four-story building, constructed of high-lime desert soil by Indians who farmed the Gila Valley 600 years ago, ...
  4 reviews
"Hohokan Indian Life"
Reviewed by ariwriter on Mar 10, 2002
Indian ruins are plentiful in the American Southwest. Casa Grande sticks out for its simplicity.
Coronado National Memorial

Coronado National Memorial

Our Hispanic heritage and the first European exploration of the Southwest by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in 1540-42, are commemorated here, near ...
  2 reviews
"Stand at the Border, and Remember a Borderless Age"
Reviewed by Urbanist on Dec 27, 2001
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Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Established in 1862 this fort was the focal point of military operations against Geronimo and his band of Apaches. The ruins can be reached only by ...
  1 review
"Fort Bowie Natl Historic Site- A step back in time"
Reviewed by SonoraDick on Jan 15, 2000
Here's a spot where it takes no imagination at all to visualize what life on the frontier in the late 1800s must have been . . .
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

The park lies in the midst of the Nation's most rugged canyon country. Lake Powell, formed by one of the world's highest dams, stretches for 186 ...
"Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: A Tourist's Three Day Visit"
Reviewed by popsrocks on May 7, 2012
We enjoyed our stay in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in April. There was much to do and it was quiet. I suppose summers on the waters is awesome!
Pipe Spring National Monument

Pipe Spring National Monument

The historic fort and other structures, built here by Mormon pioneers, memorialize the exploration and settlement of the Southwest.
  4 reviews
"A National Monument that Doesn't Deserve the Name..."
Reviewed by JediKermit on Sep 5, 2009
If you're standing on the doorstep, it's worth a visit.  Otherwise, save your gas, time, and money.
Route 66 Historic Back Country Byway

Route 66 Historic Back Country Byway

This 42-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop is one of the last and best-preserved segments of the original Route 66, one of America's first ...
  3 reviews
"From Chicago to Springwood on Route 66"
Reviewed by catsholiday on Nov 17, 2012
A great road trip with lots of silly things to see along the way - good fun
Tumacacori National Historical Park

Tumacacori National Historical Park

This historic Spanish Catholic mission building stands near the site first visited by Jesuit Father Kino in 1691.
  4 reviews
"partially-preserved historic site in desert mountain area"
Reviewed by jvolzer on Jan 18, 2008
great for local history enthusiasts; lovely at Christmas
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

Ruins of a large Indian pueblo that flourished in the Verde Valley between AD 1100 and 1450 have been excavated here.
  3 reviews
"Tuzigoot National Monument; I'm On Top Of The World!!""
Reviewed by popsrocks on Apr 25, 2012
I can recommend Tuzigoot as a destination for those interested in Indian culture of the past. This is a fine walk and you walk right into some of the ruins.
Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

These cliff dwellings were built in shallow caves under ledges of limestone by Pueblo Indians about 800 years ago.
  8 reviews
"History and Nature Combined"
Reviewed by diego7979 on Nov 8, 2007
Not to may places that have so much nature and history combined.
Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

Ruins of red sandstone pueblos built by farming Indians about AD 1065 are preserved here. The modern Hopi Indians are believed to be partly descended ...
  5 reviews
"Wupatki National Monument, The Best of Pueblo Sites in Arizona!"
Reviewed by popsrocks on Apr 29, 2012
I really liked Wupatki National Monument. It's well preserved and the Visitor Center and guide trail are quite informative.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

At the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves are ruins of Indian villages built between AD 350 and 1300. Canyon de Chelly National ...
  7 reviews
"Canyon de Chelly National Monument: Awesome! In Search Of The-Lone-Ranger and Johnny Depp as Tonto!!"
Reviewed by popsrocks on May 9, 2012
I strongly recommend doing both the north and south rims and take some kind of inner canyon tour. The one formation you must see though is Spider Rock. AWESOME!!
Chiricahua National Monument

Chiricahua National Monument

Twenty seven million years ago a volcanic eruption of immense proportions shook the land around Chiricahua National Monument. One thousand times ...
  4 reviews
"Little Known National Monument Means a Park to Yourself"
Reviewed by Pirich on Jul 6, 2008
If you are looking to get away to a beautiful wilderness for a weekend to see amazing scenery, but don't want to face crowds, this is a good choice.
Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

The park, focusing on the world-famous Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, encompasses 177.7 miles of the river, with adjacent uplands, from the ...
"The Grand Canyon"
Reviewed by reds19votto on May 9, 2013
My bottom line is that if you haven't been, you need to go. 
Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

Trees that have petrified, or changed to multicolored stone, Indian ruins and petroglyphs, and portions of the colorful Painted Desert are features ...
"Petrified Forest National Park"
Reviewed by popsrocks on May 10, 2012
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Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Giant saguaro cacti, unique to the Sonoran Desert, sometimes reach a height of 50 feet in this cactus forest, which covers the valley floor, rising ...
  9 reviews
"A Tale of Two Parks"
Reviewed by randydt on Oct 27, 2006
Saguaro is a beautiful desert park featuring towering stands of the world's most recognizable cactus, the saguaro.
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