Park sierra vista az

Kartchner Caverns State Park, discovered in , then deeded to the state for park development in Kartchner Caverns features two major caverns open to the public for guided tours. The Big Room is closed from mid-April through mid-October each year as it is also a nursery roost for cave bats.

As a research site, scientists study and document the biology and ecology of macro-invertebrates occurring in this living cave. The research provides information to Arizona State Parks and supports a science-based approach to management and preservation. Click here to learn more about the research projects underway at this national treasure. Kartchner Caverns State Park is open all year. Other activities include camping, hiking, bird and wildlife watching, and picnicking.

If you would like to tour the caves, it is best to make your reservations online in advance as tour size is limited. Click here for a map. Coronado National Memorial , just minutes from downtown Sierra Vista, offers a wealth of opportunities to learn more about our natural world.

The 4,acre memorial is abundant in plant and animal life, as well as geologic features that shape the ecosystem. At last count, different species of birds were spotted there, along with 59 mammals and 29 reptiles and amphibians. Unique plant species was tallied at , more than 2. History buffs will appreciate the hike to Coronado Cave, rumored to have been used by Geronimo be sure to bring water and flashlights. But predating the Apache and Spaniards—by several millennia—is the geologic history of the area, which began about 1.

The oldest exposed rocks in the memorial are from the Pennsylvanian-Permian age Naco Group million years ago. Neighborhood Parks have most amenities found in larger parks, but on a smaller scale and in a relaxed setting. Need to hold a special event? Reserve a space in a park by calling or The City of Sierra Vista provides links to web sites of other organizations in order to provide visitors with certain information. A link does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that web site.

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