OUR 64TH
ESTABLISHED: OCTOBER 20, 2026
ACRES: 12,025
This was an easy National Park site since we visited when it was a National Monument. Based on our rules, we count it. We both liked the park and planned on returning at some point. We will have to get a picture of the new sign.
Chiricahua is referred to as a sky island. Sky island is a term for a mountain range that rises up from the desert (AKA sea). The higher elevation leads to cooler temperatures, more precipitation and a resulting change to flora and fauna.
Colder and more precipitation: CHECK.
It is hard to beat fresh snow and blue sky.
I saw this guy cross the road and stopped where he crossed hoping he would cooperate and he/she did. Every Bobcat sighting for the Whytes has been from a vehicle.
What will be number 65? Can’t wait.
HAPPY TRAILS, STEVE