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Chiricahua National Monument

Sky Island with Rhyolite Rock Pinnacles

National Monument in Chihuahuan Desert near Portal, AZ

Known as ‘The Land of Standing-Up Rocks’ by the Apache, Chiricahua National Monument preserves a a portion of the sky island Chiricahua Mountains characterized by its rhyolite rock pinnacles. It received National Monument status in 1924 to protect its natural wonders and cultural significance.

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Chiricahua National Monument is a unit of the National Park System located in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The monument was established on April 18, 1924 to protect its extensive hoodoos and balancing rocks. The Faraway Ranch, which was owned at one time by Swedish immigrants Neil and Emma Erickson, is also preserved within the monument.

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Chiricahua National Monument