Today me and my mom went to the Western National Park Store here located in Tucson, AZ. We went to see a film called Arizona’s Monuments. It talked about some of the monuments here in Arizona. The Grand Canyon may be the most well-known destination in Arizona, but 18 other places in the state certainly…
Arizona: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area (Part 2)
I got this stamp when I went to The Western National Parks Association that is located here in Tucson, AZ. Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area is recognizes the rich history natural and cultural resources and heritage of the Santa Cruz River watershed. It is a unique and diverse watershed in the southwestern US that…
5/29/2023 – Memorial Day
Memorial Day is for remembering the men and women soldiers that lost their lives during the wars. There is a lot of places that you can go to pay your respects to the soldiers in the National Park Service. I have been to a couple of places. These places are in DC. Korean War Veterans…
Arizona Chiricahua National Monument #11 (Part 3)
A Wonderland of Rocks In April 2023, me and my family went to Chiricahua NM. We went to the visitor center to look around and get my stamps. We drove up the hill to see the scenery around the park. We stopped at some different locations along the road. At the top of the hill…
Arizona: Fort Bowie National Historic Site #60 (Part 2)
A Clash of Cultures Me and my mom In April 2023, me and my family went to Fort Bowie. We got there to late so we didn’t get to hang out the much there. The visitor center was closed but I did get my stamps. We did see some the fort walls and read about…
Arizona: Gadsden Pacific Train Museum & Train Store
In April 2023, we did a new thing that I didn’t realize it was here in Tucson. We went to a Train Museum and Train Store. This place is only open Sundays 1-4 pm and it only goes through September – May. $5 per person or $10 for a family. The address is 3975 N…
Arizona: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (Part 2)
In April 2023, me and my family went on a tram ride at Sabino Canyon. Sabino Canyon is located in Tucson, Arizona 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750. The canyon is part of Coronado National Forest. We took a open-air tram up the hill. It takes a 1 hour round trip to do…
Arizona: Faraway Ranch
In 1873, a nineteen year old Emma took a ship to America from Sweden to live with her sister and brother. Few years later Neil arrived to America in 1879. Emma meet Neil at Fort Craig has a housekeeper. They started has friends to later on they started more of a friendship. When they were…
Arizona: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
I got this stamp when I went to Saguaro National Park (East), Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area is recognizes the rich history natural and cultural resources and heritage of the Santa Cruz River watershed. It is a unique and diverse watershed in the southwestern US that encompasses a mosaic of cultures and history. Living…
Arizona: Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail is located around Fort Bowie National Historic Site. This trail is 3,292 miles and the route was operated by the Butterfield Overland Mail Co, The trail is also known at the Ox-Bow Route. On the route it transport mail and passengers between eastern end points of St. Louis, Missouri and…