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Apache Pass 3957 ft 1206 m El Pinacate (volcano) K GILA-PINAL SCENIC ROAD APACHE TRAIL HISTORIC ROAD J U A N B A U TISTA DE A N Z A N A T I ONAL HISTO RIC TR A IL El Novillo Dam Amerind Museum Elgin vineyards Patagonia Morenci Mine Tour Gila Indian Center Muleshoe Ranch Cooperative Management Area Colossal Cave and La Poste Quemada Ranch Arizona Inn Heritage & Science Park Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa Mount Graham International Observatory Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Cochise Stronghold Rex Allen Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame Casa de Costa Brava Homemade Delicacies La Proveedora Petroglyphs Yonke Art Tubac Hacienda El Labrador Ramsey Canyon Preserve Heard Museum Isla Tibur´on B B E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Tucson Phoenix Hermosillo Mesa Glendale Chandler Scottsdale Tempe Nogales San Luis Río Colorado Peoria Nogales Florence Avondale Green Valley Sierra Vista Fountain Hills Yuma Douglas Gilbert Sun Lakes Surprise Casa Grande Apache Junction Cananea Magdalena de Kino San Luis Caborca Eloy Tanque Verde Marana Puerto Pe˜nasco (Rocky Point) Agua Prieta Why Ajo Hope Pima Amado Bowie Willcox Bylas Miami Globe Sells Oracle Duncan Bonita Mammoth Sonoita Buckeye Cortaro Superior Sentinel Catalina La Palma Quijotoa Hickiwan Ehrenberg Granville San Manuel San Miguel San Carlos Quartzsite Fort Apache Silver Bell North Komelik Martinez Lake Oracle Junction Litchfield Park Naco Elgin Tubac Kearny Pearce Bisbee Benson Sasabe Cochise Dragoon Feldman Clifton Artesia Safford Arivaca Sun City Somerton Maricopa Sunizona Hereford Mt. View Dateland Coolidge Tombstone Roosevelt Tortilla Flat Winkelman Lukeville Gila Bend Tumacacori Dos Cabezas Arizona City Fort McDowell Patagonia Huachuca City Haivana Nakya Hannagan Meadow Three Points (Robles Junction) Florence Junction Swift Trail Junction Naco Progreso ´Atil Altar S´aric Ray´on Carb´o Cumpas Tepache Tajitos Y Griega Sonoyta Oquitoa Opodepe Ejido Nayarit Mazat´an Aribabi Coc´ospera Tecoripa La Inmaculada San Francisco Bacoachi El Coyote Santa Ana Querobabi Moctezuma Mazocahui Los Janos S´asabe Guadalupe Bavi´acora Bacanuchi Santa Cruz La Noria Agua Zarca San Javier Meresichic Cuauht´emoc Bahía Kino Divisaderos Santa Eduwiges Valle Verde Santa María La Colorada Los Molinos Pesqueira Punta Chueca Puerto Libertad Las Cuevitas La Polvareda La Fortuna Bacad´ehuachi El Desemboque Casas Grandes Benjamin Hill Villa Pesqueira Ejido Luis E. Johnson Luis B. S´anchez Ignacio Zaragoza San Jos´e de Pimas Nacozari de García Golfo de Santa Clara San Pedro de la Cueva Ures Hu´epac Arizpe San Ignacio Ímuris Cucurpe Aconchi Hu´asabas Granados Pitiquito Fronteras Ban´amichi Huachinera Villa Hidalgo Trincheras Kino Nuevo Tubutama Las Avispas N´acori Chico El Desemboque Puerto Lobos Los Tanques SONORA ARIZONA UNITED STATES MEXICO CALIFORNIA BAJA CALIFORNIA NEW MEXICO Tour one of the world’s largest open-pit mines with an informative ‘‘Copper Guide’’ Home of the world’s most powerful telescope Remains of the one of the largest structures built by the Hohokam culture Luxury resort owned by the Pima and Maricopa offering native cuisine, horseback riding, and Gila River clay treatments Crystal-filled cave, museum, 128- year-old ranch, horseback riding through desert and canyons Native American art exhibits Go here for fall foliage Important birding site with over 400 species breeding or visiting here Artists haven and beginning for winery tours Excellent seafood in an elegant setting with ocean vistas Make sure you taste some local homemade orange marmalade Landmark 1930 Southwestern-style inn and gardens built by Arizona's first congresswoman 33°N 32° 115° 114° 31° 30° 29° 113° 112° 111° 110° 109° Longitude West of Greenwich INTERNATIONAL BORDER HORSE RACE, DOUGLAS, ARIZ. AND AGUA PRIETA, SON. CITY OF DOUGLAS PHOTO CREDIT AND SHORT DESCRIPTION TO GO HERE The line between Arizona and Sonora affects all that takes place north and south of it. It creates a remark- able hybrid culture that permeates both sides. Language, food, laws, and outlaws—all take a bow at the frontier, then move on. Despite its interna- tional complexities, the border can be invigorating, as when Douglas and Agua Prieta run a horse race with steeds on each side of the line (below). Adriano González, spokesman, coffee cooperative, Agua Prieta, Son. “I was born here and studied international business and learned English; it’s opened a lot of doors for me. I work with a coffee cooperative in Chiapas that ships beans to us here in Agua Prieta, where they’re roasted, then sold in the States. It’s a good model for keeping people employed in Mexico. My grand- father came here from Guadalajara; he never thought of going farther north.” Keoki Skinner, owner, El Mitote, Douglas, Ariz.: “I run the El Mitote juice stand in Douglas but I live in Agua Prieta, so I cross over early every morning to avoid any build-up later at Customs. Sometimes I take the juice truck to my daughters’ soccer games.” In 2007, a dual-state traveler’s advisory system goes live, one benefit of a half-century of trans-border cooperation by the Arizona-Mexico Commission. Mining & Ranching Arizona and Sonora grew up together, mining cop- per and herding cattle. Today copper still comes from huge open pits on the edge of Cananea, Son. and elsewhere. You’ll see earth-moving equipment bigger than many houses and third-generation min- ers punching in for their shifts. Learn about mining operations at New Cornelia Mine in Ajo or the mine tour in Morenci. As for cattle ranches, the 21st century presents challenges brought on by endangered species, grazing-policy concerns, ris- ing land prices, and competing recreational uses on public lands. Historian Humberto de Hoyos, Cananea, Son.: “The Mexican revolution began here in 1906 when the miners struck for higher pay and better condi- tions. Copper had taken hold a decade earlier. The boom established the progressive style of architec- ture and urban design you see in Cananea today. Trees in the plaza and furnishings in the bank are from that era. The Chinese Quarter still has mining tunnels where residents hid from authorities back then. When people first come to Cananea, they wonder if they’re still in Mexico.” Mac Donaldson, Empire Ranch, Sonoita, Ariz.: “People have blamed ranchers for poor land condi- tions, but today we have new methods of breed- ing, vaccination, and feeding our cattle. We’ve got 72,000 acres here at more than 4,800 feet—a good altitude for the watershed and grasslands. We’ve established a foundation to protect the Empire’s historical sites and give the public some history of the land.” Visit in September for their annual Roundup Open House and Western Art Sale. Experience ranching at La Inmaculada in Sonora and in the present-day ranch communities along the Sonoran River corridor. On the Border For a swatch of land known mainly for the road- runner and the saguaro, you’d be astonished by the Sonoran range of landforms and climate, animals and plants. Binational conservation efforts are underway to link biosphere reserves in Sonora with adjoining protected lands in Arizona. Organ pipe cactus and bighorn sheep would certainly approve. Jesús García, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ethnobiologist: “Most plant and animal migrations travel south-to- north along river corridors, such as the Yaqui and Sonora Rivers. As the javelina works its way north, for example, it excretes seeds consumed farther south, and new plants take root. When coyotes travel, they know their way around—where to hide, find water, and where to sleep. Birds migrate along the sky island archipelago, mountaintops above the desert floor with their own climates and ecosytems.” Peter Gierlach, native plant grower, Chiricahua Mountains “The kangaroo rat is the ultimate desert rat. It does- n’t drink water. When rain falls, it hides. It gets its moisture from the seeds and grass it gathers. It lives near earthen mounds and takes dust baths. It’s the size of a golf ball and has an eight-inch tail. “Over in the Sulphur Springs Valley, you have real- ly hammered old agricultural land, but it has some of the best birding in North America.” Desert Ecology NORTHERN JAGUAR RESERVE This newly developing preserve promotes jaguar conservation in the “sky island” habitats of Sonora's mountains. The endangered cats need to move among the peaks, but their migration into proposed Arizona preserves faces two barriers: growing subdivisions in the valleys and a hardening international border. TWO STATES, TWO COUNTRIES, ONE HERITAGE Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Take a boat ride to see the abun- dant waterfowl and shorebirds in the marshes of this oasis along the Colorado River. Watch for mule deer and bighorn sheep as you hike the desert hillsides. Funded by the Arizona and Sonora Offices of Tourism and the U.S. Department of the Interior–Bureau of Land Management. Prepared by National Geographic Maps and the National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations in collaboration with the Sonoran Institute and the Geotourism Councils of Arizona and Sonora.Text by Tom Miller; map notes by Abigail Rome. Visit www.sonoraturismo.gob.mx/geoturismo-en-sonora.htm and www.arizonaguide.com to learn more about points of interest in the Sonoran Desert region. National Geographic and the people of Arizona and Sonora present this Geotourism MapGuide to the Sonoran Desert region. Santa Clara Marshland Local guides from nearby Ejido Luis E. Johnson will guide you by boat through the largest wetland in the Sonoran Desert, rich with bird life. Look for the Yuma clapper rail. Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Area Named after the 1930s café that served the riverine community. Flooding in 1983 led to establishing a recreation area and wildlife refuge. Volunteers offer tours to see water- fowl and migratory species. Chiricahua National Monument Canyons slice into a volcanic land- scape of balancing rocks, spires, and organ pipe formations. Drive the 8-mile scenic road or hike the mountain to see rare wildlife. La Roca Restaurant Built into a cliff and decorated with Mexican art, this well-known restaurant offers Sonoran cuisine in a warm, romantic atmosphere. Painted Rocks Petroglyph Site View hundreds of petroglyphs and historic inscriptions along this interpreted trail. Casa Rural El Ranchito de Huépac Spend a night with family and become part of the household, helping your hosts make fresh white cheese. Fossil Site, San Clemente de Térapa In the home of local resident Santiago Garcia, you’ll find mastodon teeth and bones, turtle shells and ancient horse remains—a tiny fraction of the paleo- fauna currently being excavated. Los Dos Molinos Known for its fiery chile sauces, the New Mexican-style food is worth waiting for. Settle in with a margarita in the funky courtyard and prepare yourself for the heat. Kino Bay Center for Cultural and Ecological Studies, Prescott College While predominantly a marine research and educational facility, the field station staff can direct you to local ecotourism guides. Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Temple Remains of explorer Juan Bautista de Anza rest in the church. Palms and laurel trees flank the charming plaza, and a brick clock tower rises in the center. Copper Queen Mine Tour and Hotel Descend with hard hat and headlamp and hear a former miner tell of life in the copper mines. Then check out Italian mosaics in the 1902 hotel estab- lished by the Phelps-Dodge Corporation that practically ran Bisbee then. McDowell Sonoran Preserve Residents of Scottsdale voted to increase taxes to fund conserva- tion of the mountains and desert. The City now manages the area. Kitt Peak National Observatory At 6,875 feet, views are spectacu- lar from one of the world’s largest astronomical observatories, boast- ing 24 telescopes. Tour the visitor center by day and stargaze with astronomers at night. Cocopah Museum, Cocopah Indian Tribe Walk through the desert park to learn about plants traditionally used by Cocopah Indians. View displays about clothing, beadwork, tattoos, tribal games, and warriors. Fort Huachuca Established to fight raiding Apache Indians including Geronimo. The Historical Museum chronicles famous western military battles. Santa María Magdalena Temple Arched walkways filled with handi- crafts surround the large open plaza in front of the Santa María Magdalena Temple, originally found- ed by Father Kino in 1705. La Pintada Images of humans and animals colorfully painted on rock may tell tales of the hunt at this Sierra Prieta site, once a refuge of Seri, Pima, and Yaqui Indians, and an area high in biodiversity. Isla Tiburón Now a nature reserve, Mexico’s largest island is a traditional land of the Seri Indians. Today the Seris participate in research on endan- gered bighorn sheep. Catch a boat ride there with a Seri pilot. La Cruz del Diablo Hold onto your hat as you gaze over the thousand foot cliff, a geologic fault that looks like the “Devil’s Cross.” Sonora Museum Inside the old state penitentiary, built of brick and limestone from Cerro de la Campana, exhibits por- tray the chronology of life and cultures in Sonora. Cerro de Trincheras Even from afar, it’s easy to see one of Sonora’s most important archaeological sites: the terraced hill of the Trincheras people, who lived in the region around 1400. San Carlos Apache Cultural Center Tribal museum tells stories of the Apache’s spiritual beginnings, the 1871 massacre, forced resettle- ment, and current day heroes. Artisans demonstrate their craft and sell local art. Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area View 200 species of birds, includ- ing Bell's vireos and canyon wrens, from the Bonita Creek platform. Kayak or canoe on four rivers. Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) Catch presentations on marine and desert ecosystems. Check out the CEDO Earthship, made entirely of recycled materials, and sign up for an ecotour to Morúa Estuary or nearby tidepools. John Slaughter Ranch Experience the life of early cattle ranchers in the restored home of Sheriff John Slaughter, including the Model T. Ford that he never learned to drive. Picnic at House Pond. Singing Wind Bookshop Spend an afternoon perusing the wide range of books packed into Winifred Bundy’s home on this working cattle ranch. Rancho La Inmaculada Guests are welcome at this family- run cattle ranch, whose holistic techniques include sustainable forestry. The owners produce crafts, flooring, and flour from mesquite trees. Hotel San Carlos Clark Gable and Mae West stayed here, and you can, too. This historic hotel was once the city’s first school. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Five galleries showcase art, archi- tecture, and design. Huge glass wall surrounding the outdoor sculpture garden changes color. Ironwood Forest National Monument Rich stands of ironwood trees and Hohokam archeologic sites can be found in the desert valleys and mountain ranges. Arizona - Sonora Desert Region 1. Wings Over Willcox Birding and Nature Festival Willcox, Ariz. (second weekend in January) Offers birding trips, natural history tours, and seminars www.wingsoverwillcox.com 2. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival ´ Alamos, Son. (end of January) Ten days of music performances, exhibits of paintings, Mexican folk art, and workshops www.festivalortiztirado.com 3. Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering Sierra Vista, Ariz. (first weekend in February) Features more than 50 poets and musicians www.cowboypoets.com 4. Filibusters’ Battle Celebration Caborca, Son. (April 6th) Parades, fireworks, local crafts, and concerts www.sonoratravel.com/destinations/caborca/festivities 5. Holy Week in Bacadéhuachi Bacadéhuachi, Son. (From Holy Thursday, Good Friday through Easter Sunday) Reenactment of the passion of Christ through the streets, Last Supper, traditional dances, and horse races phone: 01 (634) 34 6 80 85 / 34 6 80 55 6. Tucson International Mariachi Conference Tucson, Ariz. (April) Mariachi and Baile Folklórico festival with workshops for all ages www.tucsonmariachi.org 7. Pitic Festival Hermosillo, Son. (last week in May) Presentation of national and international artists, art exposition, theater performances, cowboy artists, and dances www.hermosillo.gob.mx, www.visitasonora.com, www.gotosonora.com/hermosillo-son-mx.htm 8. San Juan Bautista Festival Navojoa, Son. (starts four weeks before June 24th) A celebration that dates from the arrival of Jesuit missionaries in 1614, this festival ends on June 24th with a procession, food, games, and native dances email: [email protected] / [email protected] 9. Fiesta de San Francisco Magdalena, Son. (October 4th) Largest religious pilgrimage in the Sonoran Desert www.parentseyes.arizona.edu/missions/magfiesta.html 10. Festival Luna de Montaña Huachinera, Son. (first week in October) Celebration highlighting arts, crafts, and music of the region www.isc.gob.mx/contenido/ festivales/ii-festival-luna-de-montana.shtml 11. Patagonia Fall Festival: A Celebration of Music and Art Patagonia, Ariz. (second weekend in October) Features musical performances, over 140 arts and craft exhibitors, and local speciality food www.patagoniaaz.com/save_the_date.html 12. Anza Days Tubac, Ariz. (third weekend in October) Living history of the Indian, Mexican, and Spanish colonial periods through military demonstrations, tradi- tional dancing and music, and children's activities www.tubacaz.com/calendar/events.asp 13. Orme Dam Victory Days Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Fountain Hills, Ariz. (third weekend in November) Competition powwow, cultural songs and dances, all- Indian rodeo, parade, sports’ tournaments, concert, and food www.ftmcdowell.org 14. La Fiesta de Tumacácori Tumacácori N.H.P., Tumacacori, Ariz. (first full weekend in December) Recognizes the past and present cultures of the region through traditional dance, music, crafts, and food www.nps.gov/tuma/planyourvisit/fiesta.htm FESTIVALS Music, Crafts, Heritage & Nature 16 15 15 15 12 13 132 G G Presa ´Alvaro Obreg´on Presa Adolfo Ruiz Cortines M a y o C u ch u j a q u i Y a q u i Y a q u i M a y o GULF OF CALIFORNIA (SEA OF CORTEZ) 2 8 To Hermosillo E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Isla Lobos VA L L E D E L YA Q U I VALLE DEL MAYO SIERRA DE ´ALAMOS- RÍO CUCHUJAQUI RESERVE Casa Rosalva Nacapule Canyon Hotel Playa de Cortés Ciudad Obreg´on Huatabampo Marte R. G´omez Navojoa Guaymas Esperanza Vicam P´otam Y´ecora Onavas San Nicol´as Liliba Empalme Quiriego Etchoropo Bacobampo Yocojig´ua Las Bocas Agiabampo San Carlos Pozo Nuevo Los Muertos Las Avispas Marina del Rey ´Alamos C´ocorit Etchojoa Santa Cruz Camoa Tesia Huatabampito Pueblo Yaqui SONORA CHIHUAHUA SINALOA 110°W 109° 111° 27°N 28° Built in the 1930s, the hotel offers courteous staff, spacious rooms, and sweeping views of the sea from the patio Guided tours add insight to the many works of modern art found inside this 1920s home Same scale as main map Las Palmeras ÁLAMO S ALAMEDA PLAZA DE ARMAS MACÍAS ROSALES ROSALES MORELOS MADERO SERDÁN JUÁREZ VICTORIA MATAMOROS FELIPE SALIDO COMERCIO OBRE GÓ N OBREGÓN Arroyo la Aduana Purísima Concepción Church Culture House (Old Jail) Market 0 mi 0 km .1 .1 Scenic Lookout (El Mirador) Popular picnic spot with a panoramic view of the town and surrounding hills Yaqui Museum This newly restored 1890 building features Yaqui arts and crafts, par- ticipatory dance, theatre and story- telling. Cócorit is one of eight Yaqui villages in the area, most of which have cultural centers. Tehuelibampo Cross the Mayo River to see cave art nearly 3,000 years old, and visit accompanying site museum. Mayo Regional Museum This former railroad station now offers exhibits on history and culture of the Mayo people and household implements in recent usage. Leonardo Valdez Esquer Museum View Mayo and Yaqui masks, toys, and other Mexican folk art exhibit- ed in the collector’s home. RAMSEY CANYON PRESERVE, NEAR SIERRA VISTA, ARIZ. Excellent wildlife viewing on guided nature walks in this Nature Conservancy Preserve at an ecological crossroads of mountains and desert. Fourteen species of humming- birds and the rare Ramsey Canyon leopard live within the cool, spring-fed canyon. Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve A Nature Conservancy preserve with 300 species of birds, including the rare rose-throated becard. Look for unique plants such as the Santa Cruz beehive cactus. SCALE 1:1,200,000 Albers Conic Equal-Area Projection Standard Parallels 29° and 33° 0 0 25 25 mi km Archaeological site Festival Historical site Mission Museum Natural or scenic area Other point of interest Urban area Biosphere reserve (Mexico) Bureau of Land Management (U.S.) National wildlife refuge (U.S.) Indian reservation (U.S.) Military reservation (U.S.) National forest (U.S.) National park (U.S.) Other protected area Map Key Protected Areas PLAZA DE ARMAS, ÁLAMOS, SON. COFETUR/JUAN LUIS FERNÁNDEZ M. TOWN OF ´ ALAMOS Walk along cobblestone streets, through stately archways of white colonial man- sions and into the well-kept Plaza de Armas, and see why ´ Alamos is dubbed a “Magical Town.” SEA OF CORTEZ PEARLS While black pearls have always grown naturally in the Sea of Cortez, this facility produces cultured pearls. Tour it and see for yourself. NIGHTTIME TRIP CAMERA PHOTO OF A JAGUAR NORTHERN JAGUAR PROJECT/NATURALIA, A.C. NACAPULE CANYON, SAN CARLOS, SON. COFETUR/JUAN LUIS FERNÁNDEZ M. NACAPULE CANYON, SAN CARLOS A cool desert oasis with unusual rock for- mations and unique plants, including the tropical nacapule tree. El Soldado Marsh Small but rich with wildlife, espe- cially aquatic birds that require wetlands as they migrate along the Pacific flyway. Copyright © 2007 National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. House and Garden Tour An opportunity to see inside faithfully restored mansions, while also sup- porting a local educational scholar- ship program. Sonora Cultural Museum (Museo Costumbrista de Sonora) Inside this 18th century building you’ll see why ´ Alamos was a boom town in the 1700s. You’ll find historic photos and accoutrements of life in a silver-mining town. City Hall (Palacio Municipal) A grand brick building with stained- glass windows and 48 iron columns in the courtyard. Its theatre is a performance venue for the popular Alfonso Ortiz Tirado music and arts festival held every January. HEARD MUSEUM, PHOENIX, ARIZ. Museum celebrates traditional and contem- porary art and cultures of Southwestern Native Americans. If you’re lucky, catch the annual hoop dancing contest or the basketry and native foods festival. PIMA MINIATURE BASKETS, HEARD MUSEUM, PHOENIX, ARIZ. HEARD MUSEUM/JERRY JACKA SAGUARO CACTUS DYKINGA PHOTOGRAPHY HACIENDA EL LABRADOR, URES, SON. Stay overnight in the restored 1860s hacienda and enjoy horseback riding, birdwatching, and swimming in the natural whirlpool. HACIENDA EL LABRADOR, URES, SON. COFETUR/JUAN LUIS FERNÁNDEZ M. CATTLE DRIVE, NEAR TUCSON, ARIZ. DAVID BURCKHALTER CHOLLA CACTUS, KOFA N.W.R., NEAR YUMA, ARIZ. DAVID MUENCH/CORBIS SOUTHERNMOST SONORA Mesa del Campanero You can hike, bike and camp in this high altitude pine and oak woodland. Look for raptors as you take in the views, and for apple and peach products from nearby orchards in Yécora. Tortilla Flat This town (population: 6), an all-in-one establishment, was once for sale on E-bay. Grab a burger or some prickly-pear ice cream, listen to bluegrass, or stroll the wooden boardwalk. Terra Cotta Savor Southwestern-style cuisine using local ingredients as you gaze upon the Santa Catalina Mountains. Original art graces the turquoise- and copper-accented dining room. Dankworth Pond and Village (Roper State Park) Fish or watch birds at this cattail- lined pond. Replicas of Native American dwellings and Mogollon Indian artifacts along self-guided trail at Dankworth Village. Villa de Seris Dine on carne asada (grilled beef) and typical side dishes at Xochimilco and then wander through this colonial neighborhood. Don’t forget to buy coyotas to eat later: round crispy pastries filled with brown sugar. Petroglyphs Explore rock art portraying geometric designs and humanoid figures along a canyon wall just outside of town. Agua Caliente Water Park Relax in the hot springs pumped into pools by solar panels and picnic under the mesquite trees. Fort Bowie National Historic Site Site of numerous battles between the U.S. Military and Chiricahua Apaches, culminating in Geronimo’s surrender in 1886. Hike 1.5 miles through Apache Pass to Fort Bowie remains. DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun View art and architecture inspired by the Sonoran landscape. This 10- acre retreat includes the artist’s home, chapel, gallery, and gift shop. Plaza Hidalgo Plaza Hidalgo’s centerpiece is the four-ton rock with petroglyphs thought to represent an irrigation map of the ancient Opatas. Huhugam Heritage Center See arts and culture of Akimel O’odham and Pee Posh peoples in this facility, modeled after the Casa Grande ruins. Fine basket collection; ethnobotanical trail. Black Rock Ranch Fourth-generation family-run cattle ranch offers roping, branding, and herd culling demonstrations, plus homegrown cowboy poetry. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park View underground remnants of the 1752 fort. At the visitor’s center, learn why Tubac was Arizona’s largest town in 1860. Hike the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail 4.5 miles to the Tumacácori National Historical Park. Arizona State Museum Indigenous pottery, masks of Mexico, Navajo textiles, and much more reveal the cultural history of the Southwest from mammoth hunters to current day. Arizona Folklore Preserve Cultural center, next to Ramsey Canyon creek, offers presentations of Arizona’s legends, cowboy poetry, and songs of Dolan Ellis, Arizona's official state balladeer. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park A Hohokam platform mound, ball- court, and ruins date back 1,500 years. Indoor exhibits illustrate Hohokam culture and archaeology. Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Relax in the jacuzzi at this Spanish Colonial Inn favored by legendary movie stars. Enjoy mountain views as the award-winning grill serves fresh produce from the garden. Native Seeds/SEARCH This organization helps protect agri- cultural diversity and cultural heritage by conserving Native American crop seeds. Visit the Tucson store for heir- loom seeds, foods, and books. Cochise Stronghold Bed & Breakfast Sleep in a tipi, straw-bale guest- house, or solar-powered deluxe ranch suite. The Dragoon moun- tains shelter Lucifer hummingbirds, javelina, ringtail cats, even ocelots. ARIZONA NEW MEXICO CHIHUAHUA SINALOA BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR BAJA CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA PACIFIC OCEAN SONORA U.S. MEXICO AREA ENLARGED AT LEFT AREA ENLARGED BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD JOE MCDONALD/CORBIS Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Home to 3,200 species of plants from the Sonoran Desert and beyond. Guided walks focus on lizards, birds, dragonflies, plants of the Bible. Art and photography exhibits. Rancho de la Osa The 1800s Spanish style hacienda offers horseback riding, mountain biking, and stargazing. The adobe cantina, with antique Mexican bar, was built as a trading post in the time of Father Kino. Hacienda Corona de Guevavi The 300-year-old cattle ranch, favored by John Wayne, is now an inn. Visit the Duke’s suite, one of five themed bedrooms. Bullfighter and artist Salvador Corona painted the murals on the courtyard walls. MULESHOE RANCH COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AREA, EAST OF TUCSON, ARIZ. Hawks, bobcat, mountain lion, and endan- gered fish thrive in 7,600-foot-high mountains, desert grasslands, and perennial streams, thanks to community conservation programs, ecotourism, and cooperative management. HARRIS’S HAWKS ON SAGUARO CACTUS JOHN CANCALOSI/NGS IMAGE COLLECTION Skywatcher's Inn Clear, dark skies lend themselves to stargazing. Eight telescopes, a planetarium, museum, and on-site astronomer are available to guests. SEA OF CORTEZ PEARL FARMING, SON. COFETUR/JUAN LUIS FERNÁNDEZ M. Ajos-Bavispe Reserve The reserve includes eight “sky islands” separated by desert valleys and grasslands. It protects threatened species such as the Mexican spotted owl, thick-billed parrot, and horned lizard. See black bear, porcupine, and Sonoran beaver in the forests. Cyclist Route The scenic 191-kilometer (119- mile) mountain bike trail goes from Nácori Chico to Huásabas. Lodging available along the way. What is geotourism all about? According to National Geographic, geotourism “sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aes- thetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.” Geotravelers, then, are people who like that idea, who enjoy authentic sense of place and care about maintaining it. They find that relaxing and having fun gets better—provides a richer experence—when they get involved in the place and learn about what goes on there. Geotravelers soak up local culture, hire local guides, buy local foods, protect the environment, and take pride in discovering and observing local customs. Travel-spending choices can help or hurt, so geotravelers patronize establishments that care about conserva- tion, preservation, beautification, and benefits to local people. Golf A conventional golf course can use as much water as a U.S. town of 8,000—not good where water is scarce. Give preference to Audubon-certified courses or others that use “xeriscaping”—desert plantings suited to the climate and wildlife. Makes for a more interesting game, too. Saguaros Icon and signature species of the Sonoran Desert, a saguaro cactus takes scores of years to reach maturity, even to grow its first arm. Saguaros are protected. Report any signs of recent poaching or vandalism. Visiting Archaeological Sites Petroglyphs and other Indian archaeological sites are fragile and many are sacred. Look but don’t touch, as oils from fingertips and constant rubbing erode the markings and paintings. Be mindful of sacred sites, accessing only by invitation and respecting the site with quiet reflection. Geotraveler tips: How to help the Sonoran region retain its character Patronize businesses that support the community and its conservation and preservation efforts. Seek out local products, foods, services, and shops. When you support the people who support the place, they’ll usually reward you with a richer, more memorable trip. Visiting Tribal Lands On an Indian reservation, you are a guest where people live and work. Taking photos and video is a sensitive issue, so ask permission first. Each tribe operates under its own unique governmental structure. Contact them in advance to obtain rules for visitors. Most have websites. Thinking of moving here? If you plan to relocate, skip the look-alike subdivisions that consume tracts of desert, and seek instead housing that suits the surroundings, whether a unique old house in a historic neighborhood, an endangered ranch house, or an eco-friendly place that blends into the desert. Ranches Long at odds over grazing, environmentalists and ranch- ers have been forging new alliances. Ranchers are adopt- ing more eco-friendly practices as ranches themselves become an endangered species, threatened by encroaching development. When staying at a ranch, choose one that’s conservation-oriented, and patronize restaurants that buy food from local ranches and farms. geo . tour . ism (n): Tourism that sus- tains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environ- ment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Nogales Historic Area Take a walking tour of the 1914 City Hall, Pimeria Alta History Museum, Bowman Mansion, 1904 Court House, and Crawford Street Historic District, to learn about the history of this borderland town. Tombstone “All you’ll find in them ther’ hills is your own tombstone.” In 1877, Prospector Ed Schieffelin ignored the advice, struck silver, and founded the town. Staged gunfights and Old West facades evoke Tombstone’s silver-mining heyday. Ask about what’s authentic and what’s Hollywood; it’s an ongoing debate here. “ Y es, but it’s a dry heat.” OK, sure, it’s hot here in summer—and startingly cold under a quarter moon on a clear winter night. The Sonoran Desert has always tested us, yet we’ve fashioned cities and towns and learned how to live in it and entertain our- selves in it. Geotourism involves travel based on geographical distinc- tiveness, and we have that aplenty. My first six months here I lived in a small adobe rental, and every morning I’d wake up and look out my bedroom window at a saguaro next to a wooden fence. I was con- vinced I lived on a movie set. Now, more than 35 years later, that same sensation takes hold, but it quickly yields to a fuller apprecia- tion of the land, of how we’ve tamed it and how it’s tamed us. Camping out west of Nogales I first encountered the international frontier as a twisted barbed wire fence on the ground, and I gleefully hopped back and forth over it from one nation to the other. Charmed by this indication of the region’s friendly anarchy, that evening I bab- bled to my friends over carne asada—grilled beef—that this land was really one country, with culture and language, for the most part, ignoring the arbitrary line that runs through it. It all makes for a rich mix, sweetened by a most inviting and com- fortable climate. To bring you the information on this map, scores of communities in two countries have sent in hundreds of recommenda- tions—about food, wildlife, ranching, music, history—places and fea- tures that provoke special pride for us who live here. Explore this remarkable region and it will sustain and reward you. —Tom Miller, author, Tucson Sonora_MapSide_MASTER 1/18/07 12:06 PM Page 1 Exhibit 2
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The line between Arizona and Sonora affects all thattakes place north and south of it. It creates a remark-able hybrid culture that permeates both sides.Language, food, laws, and outlaws—all take a bowat the frontier, then move on. Despite its interna-tional complexities, the border can be invigorating,as when Douglas and Agua Prieta run a horse racewith steeds on each side of the line (below).
Adriano González, spokesman, coffee cooperative,Agua Prieta, Son.“I was born here and studied international businessand learned English; it’s opened a lot of doors forme. I work with a coffee cooperative in Chiapas thatships beans to us here in Agua Prieta, where they’reroasted, then sold in the States. It’s a good modelfor keeping people employed in Mexico. My grand-father came here from Guadalajara; he neverthought of going farther north.”
Keoki Skinner, owner, El Mitote, Douglas, Ariz.:“I run the El Mitote juice stand in Douglas but I livein Agua Prieta, so I cross over early every morningto avoid any build-up later at Customs. Sometimes Itake the juice truck to my daughters’ soccer games.”
In 2007, a dual-state traveler’s advisory system goeslive, one benefit of a half-century of trans-bordercooperation by the Arizona-Mexico Commission.
Mining & RanchingArizona and Sonora grew up together, mining cop-per and herding cattle. Today copper still comesfrom huge open pits on the edge of Cananea, Son.and elsewhere. You’ll see earth-moving equipmentbigger than many houses and third-generation min-ers punching in for their shifts. Learn about miningoperations at New Cornelia Mine in Ajo or themine tour in Morenci. As for cattle ranches, the21st century presents challenges brought on byendangered species, grazing-policy concerns, ris-ing land prices, and competing recreational useson public lands.
Historian Humberto de Hoyos, Cananea, Son.:“The Mexican revolution began here in 1906 whenthe miners struck for higher pay and better condi-tions. Copper had taken hold a decade earlier. Theboom established the progressive style of architec-ture and urban design you see in Cananea today.Trees in the plaza and furnishings in the bank arefrom that era. The Chinese Quarter still has miningtunnels where residents hid from authorities backthen. When people first come to Cananea, theywonder if they’re still in Mexico.”
Mac Donaldson, Empire Ranch, Sonoita, Ariz.:“People have blamed ranchers for poor land condi-tions, but today we have new methods of breed-ing, vaccination, and feeding our cattle. We’ve got72,000 acres here at more than 4,800 feet—a goodaltitude for the watershed and grasslands. We’veestablished a foundation to protect the Empire’shistorical sites and give the public some history ofthe land.” Visit in September for their annualRoundup Open House and Western Art Sale.
Experience ranching at La Inmaculada in Sonoraand in the present-day ranch communities alongthe Sonoran River corridor.
On the Border
For a swatch of land known mainly for the road-runner and the saguaro, you’d be astonished by theSonoran range of landforms and climate, animalsand plants. Binational conservation efforts areunderway to link biosphere reserves in Sonora withadjoining protected lands in Arizona. Organ pipecactus and bighorn sheep would certainly approve.
Jesús García, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ethnobiologist: “Most plant and animal migrations travel south-to-north along river corridors, such as the Yaqui andSonora Rivers. As the javelina works its way north,for example, it excretes seeds consumed farthersouth, and new plants take root. When coyotes travel, they know their way around—where to hide,find water, and where to sleep. Birds migrate alongthe sky island archipelago, mountaintops above the desert floor with their own climates andecosytems.”
Peter Gierlach, native plant grower, ChiricahuaMountains“The kangaroo rat is the ultimate desert rat. It does-n’t drink water. When rain falls, it hides. It gets itsmoisture from the seeds and grass it gathers. It livesnear earthen mounds and takes dust baths. It’s thesize of a golf ball and has an eight-inch tail.
“Over in the Sulphur Springs Valley, you have real-ly hammered old agricultural land, but it has someof the best birding in North America.”
Desert Ecology
NORTHERN JAGUAR RESERVEThis newly developing preserve promotesjaguar conservation in the “sky island”habitats of Sonora's mountains. Theendangered cats need to move among thepeaks, but their migration into proposedArizona preserves faces two barriers: growing subdivisions in the valleys and a hardening international border.
TWO STATES, TWO COUNTRIES, ONE HERITAGE
Imperial National Wildlife RefugeTake a boat ride to see the abun-dant waterfowl and shorebirds inthe marshes of this oasis along theColorado River. Watch for muledeer and bighorn sheep as youhike the desert hillsides.
Funded by the Arizona and Sonora Offices of Tourism andthe U.S. Department of the Interior–Bureau of LandManagement. Prepared by National Geographic Maps andthe National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinationsin collaboration with the Sonoran Institute and theGeotourism Councils of Arizona and Sonora. Text by TomMiller; map notes by Abigail Rome.
Visit www.sonoraturismo.gob.mx/geoturismo-en-sonora.htmand www.arizonaguide.com to learn more about points ofinterest in the Sonoran Desert region.
National Geographic and the people of Arizona andSonora present this Geotourism MapGuide to theSonoran Desert region.
Santa Clara MarshlandLocal guides from nearby Ejido LuisE. Johnson will guide you by boatthrough the largest wetland in theSonoran Desert, rich with bird life.Look for the Yuma clapper rail.
Betty's Kitchen WatchableWildlife AreaNamed after the 1930s café thatserved the riverine community.Flooding in 1983 led to establishinga recreation area and wildlife refuge.Volunteers offer tours to see water-fowl and migratory species.
Chiricahua National MonumentCanyons slice into a volcanic land-scape of balancing rocks, spires,and organ pipe formations. Drivethe 8-mile scenic road or hike themountain to see rare wildlife.
La Roca RestaurantBuilt into a cliff and decorated with Mexican art, this well-knownrestaurant offers Sonoran cuisinein a warm, romantic atmosphere.
Painted Rocks Petroglyph SiteView hundreds of petroglyphs andhistoric inscriptions along thisinterpreted trail.
Casa RuralEl Ranchito de HuépacSpend a night with family andbecome part of the household,helping your hosts make freshwhite cheese.
Fossil Site, San Clemente de TérapaIn the home of local resident SantiagoGarcia, you’ll find mastodon teeth andbones, turtle shells and ancient horseremains—a tiny fraction of the paleo-fauna currently being excavated.
Los Dos MolinosKnown for its fiery chile sauces,the New Mexican-style food isworth waiting for. Settle in with amargarita in the funky courtyardand prepare yourself for the heat.
Kino Bay Center for Cultural andEcological Studies, Prescott CollegeWhile predominantly a marineresearch and educational facility, thefield station staff can direct you tolocal ecotourism guides.
Nuestra Señorade la Asunción TempleRemains of explorer Juan Bautistade Anza rest in the church. Palmsand laurel trees flank the charmingplaza, and a brick clock tower risesin the center.
Copper Queen Mine Tour and HotelDescend with hard hat and headlampand hear a former miner tell of life inthe copper mines. Then check outItalian mosaics in the 1902 hotel estab-lished by the Phelps-Dodge Corporationthat practically ran Bisbee then.
McDowell Sonoran PreserveResidents of Scottsdale voted toincrease taxes to fund conserva-tion of the mountains and desert.The City now manages the area.
Kitt Peak National ObservatoryAt 6,875 feet, views are spectacu-lar from one of the world’s largestastronomical observatories, boast-ing 24 telescopes. Tour the visitorcenter by day and stargaze withastronomers at night.
Cocopah Museum,Cocopah Indian TribeWalk through the desert park tolearn about plants traditionallyused by Cocopah Indians. View displays about clothing, beadwork,tattoos, tribal games, and warriors.
Fort HuachucaEstablished to fight raiding ApacheIndians including Geronimo. TheHistorical Museum chroniclesfamous western military battles.
Santa María Magdalena TempleArched walkways filled with handi-crafts surround the large openplaza in front of the Santa MaríaMagdalena Temple, originally found-ed by Father Kino in 1705.
La PintadaImages of humans and animalscolorfully painted on rock may telltales of the hunt at this SierraPrieta site, once a refuge of Seri,Pima, and Yaqui Indians, and anarea high in biodiversity.
Isla TiburónNow a nature reserve, Mexico’slargest island is a traditional landof the Seri Indians. Today the Serisparticipate in research on endan-gered bighorn sheep. Catch a boatride there with a Seri pilot.
La Cruz del DiabloHold onto your hat as you gazeover the thousand foot cliff, a geologic fault that looks like the“Devil’s Cross.”
Sonora MuseumInside the old state penitentiary,built of brick and limestone fromCerro de la Campana, exhibits por-tray the chronology of life and cultures in Sonora.
Cerro de TrincherasEven from afar, it’s easy to seeone of Sonora’s most importantarchaeological sites: the terracedhill of the Trincheras people, wholived in the region around 1400.
San Carlos ApacheCultural CenterTribal museum tells stories of theApache’s spiritual beginnings, the1871 massacre, forced resettle-ment, and current day heroes.Artisans demonstrate their craftand sell local art.
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation AreaView 200 species of birds, includ-ing Bell's vireos and canyon wrens,from the Bonita Creek platform.Kayak or canoe on four rivers.
Intercultural Center for the Studyof Deserts and Oceans (CEDO)Catch presentations on marine anddesert ecosystems. Check out theCEDO Earthship, made entirely ofrecycled materials, and sign up foran ecotour to Morúa Estuary ornearby tidepools.
John Slaughter RanchExperience the life of early cattleranchers in the restored home ofSheriff John Slaughter, including theModel T. Ford that he never learnedto drive. Picnic at House Pond.
Singing Wind BookshopSpend an afternoon perusing thewide range of books packed intoWinifred Bundy’s home on thisworking cattle ranch.
Rancho La InmaculadaGuests are welcome at this family-run cattle ranch, whose holistictechniques include sustainableforestry. The owners producecrafts, flooring, and flour frommesquite trees.
Hotel San CarlosClark Gable and Mae West stayedhere, and you can, too. This historichotel was once the city’s first school.
Scottsdale Museum ofContemporary ArtFive galleries showcase art, archi-tecture, and design. Huge glasswall surrounding the outdoor sculpture garden changes color.
Ironwood Forest National MonumentRich stands of ironwood trees andHohokam archeologic sites can befound in the desert valleys andmountain ranges.
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1. Wings Over Willcox Birding and Nature FestivalWillcox, Ariz. (second weekend in January) Offers birding trips, natural history tours, and seminarswww.wingsoverwillcox.com2. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival Alamos, Son. (end ofJanuary) Ten days of music performances, exhibits ofpaintings, Mexican folk art, and workshops www.festivalortiztirado.com3. Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering Sierra Vista, Ariz. (first weekend in February) Features more than 50poets and musicians www.cowboypoets.com4. Filibusters’ Battle Celebration Caborca, Son. (April6th) Parades, fireworks, local crafts, and concerts www.sonoratravel.com/destinations/caborca/festivities5. Holy Week in Bacadéhuachi Bacadéhuachi, Son. (From Holy Thursday, Good Friday through Easter Sunday) Reenactment of the passion of Christ throughthe streets, Last Supper, traditional dances, and horseraces phone: 01 (634) 34 6 80 85 / 34 6 80 556. Tucson International Mariachi Conference Tucson,Ariz. (April) Mariachi and Baile Folklórico festival withworkshops for all ages www.tucsonmariachi.org7. Pitic Festival Hermosillo, Son. (last week in May)Presentation of national and international artists, artexposition, theater performances, cowboy artists, anddances www.hermosillo.gob.mx, www.visitasonora.com,www.gotosonora.com/hermosillo-son-mx.htm8. San Juan Bautista Festival Navojoa, Son. (starts fourweeks before June 24th) A celebration that dates fromthe arrival of Jesuit missionaries in 1614, this festivalends on June 24th with a procession, food, games, andnative dances email: [email protected] /[email protected]. Fiesta de San Francisco Magdalena, Son. (October4th) Largest religious pilgrimage in the Sonoran Desertwww.parentseyes.arizona.edu/missions/magfiesta.html10. Festival Luna de Montaña Huachinera, Son. (first week in October) Celebration highlighting arts, crafts, and music of the region www.isc.gob.mx/contenido/festivales/ii-festival-luna-de-montana.shtml11. Patagonia Fall Festival: A Celebration of Music and Art Patagonia, Ariz. (second weekend inOctober) Features musical performances, over 140 arts and craft exhibitors, and local speciality food www.patagoniaaz.com/save_the_date.html12. Anza Days Tubac, Ariz. (third weekend in October)Living history of the Indian, Mexican, and Spanish colonial periods through military demonstrations, tradi-tional dancing and music, and children's activities www.tubacaz.com/calendar/events.asp13. Orme Dam Victory Days Fort McDowell YavapaiNation, Fountain Hills, Ariz. (third weekend in November)Competition powwow, cultural songs and dances, all-Indian rodeo, parade, sports’ tournaments, concert, andfood www.ftmcdowell.org14. La Fiesta de Tumacácori Tumacácori N.H.P.,Tumacacori, Ariz. (first full weekend in December)Recognizes the past and present cultures of the regionthrough traditional dance, music, crafts, and foodwww.nps.gov/tuma/planyourvisit/fiesta.htm
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Yaqui MuseumThis newly restored 1890 buildingfeatures Yaqui arts and crafts, par-ticipatory dance, theatre and story-telling. Cócorit is one of eight Yaquivillages in the area, most of whichhave cultural centers.
TehuelibampoCross the Mayo River to see caveart nearly 3,000 years old, andvisit accompanying site museum.
Mayo Regional MuseumThis former railroad station nowoffers exhibits on history and cultureof the Mayo people and householdimplements in recent usage.
Leonardo Valdez Esquer MuseumView Mayo and Yaqui masks, toys,and other Mexican folk art exhibit-ed in the collector’s home.
RAMSEY CANYON PRESERVE,NEAR SIERRA VISTA, ARIZ.Excellent wildlife viewing on guided naturewalks in this Nature Conservancy Preserveat an ecological crossroads of mountainsand desert. Fourteen species of humming-birds and the rare Ramsey Canyon leopardlive within the cool, spring-fed canyon.
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek PreserveA Nature Conservancy preserve with300 species of birds, including therare rose-throated becard. Look forunique plants such as the SantaCruz beehive cactus.
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TOWN OF ALAMOSWalk along cobblestone streets, throughstately archways of white colonial man-sions and into the well-kept Plaza deArmas, and see why Alamos is dubbed a “Magical Town.”
SEA OF CORTEZ PEARLSWhile black pearls have always grown naturally in the Sea of Cortez, this facilityproduces cultured pearls. Tour it and seefor yourself.
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El Soldado MarshSmall but rich with wildlife, espe-cially aquatic birds that requirewetlands as they migrate alongthe Pacific flyway.
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House and Garden TourAn opportunity to see inside faithfullyrestored mansions, while also sup-porting a local educational scholar-ship program.
Sonora Cultural Museum(Museo Costumbrista de Sonora)Inside this 18th century buildingyou’ll see why Alamos was a boomtown in the 1700s. You’ll find historicphotos and accoutrements of life ina silver-mining town.
City Hall (Palacio Municipal)A grand brick building with stained-glass windows and 48 iron columnsin the courtyard. Its theatre is a performance venue for the popularAlfonso Ortiz Tirado music and artsfestival held every January.
HEARD MUSEUM, PHOENIX, ARIZ.Museum celebrates traditional and contem-porary art and cultures of SouthwesternNative Americans. If you’re lucky, catch the annual hoop dancing contest or thebasketry and native foods festival.
PIMA MINIATURE BASKETS, HEARD MUSEUM, PHOENIX, ARIZ.HEARD MUSEUM/JERRY JACKA
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HACIENDA EL LABRADOR, URES, SON.Stay overnight in the restored 1860shacienda and enjoy horseback riding, birdwatching, and swimming in the natural whirlpool.
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Mesa del CampaneroYou can hike, bike and camp inthis high altitude pine and oakwoodland. Look for raptors as youtake in the views, and for appleand peach products from nearbyorchards in Yécora.
Tortilla FlatThis town (population: 6), an all-in-one establishment, wasonce for sale on E-bay. Grab aburger or some prickly-pear icecream, listen to bluegrass, orstroll the wooden boardwalk.
Terra CottaSavor Southwestern-style cuisineusing local ingredients as you gazeupon the Santa Catalina Mountains.Original art graces the turquoise- andcopper-accented dining room.
Dankworth Pond and Village(Roper State Park)Fish or watch birds at this cattail-lined pond. Replicas of NativeAmerican dwellings and MogollonIndian artifacts along self-guidedtrail at Dankworth Village.
Villa de SerisDine on carne asada (grilled beef)and typical side dishes atXochimilco and then wanderthrough this colonial neighborhood.Don’t forget to buy coyotas to eatlater: round crispy pastries filledwith brown sugar.
PetroglyphsExplore rock art portraying geometricdesigns and humanoid figures along acanyon wall just outside of town.
Agua Caliente Water ParkRelax in the hot springs pumpedinto pools by solar panels and picnic under the mesquite trees.
Fort Bowie National Historic SiteSite of numerous battles between theU.S. Military and Chiricahua Apaches,culminating in Geronimo’s surrenderin 1886. Hike 1.5 miles throughApache Pass to Fort Bowie remains.
DeGrazia Gallery in the SunView art and architecture inspiredby the Sonoran landscape. This 10-acre retreat includes the artist’shome, chapel, gallery, and gift shop.
Plaza HidalgoPlaza Hidalgo’s centerpiece is thefour-ton rock with petroglyphsthought to represent an irrigationmap of the ancient Opatas.
Huhugam Heritage CenterSee arts and culture of AkimelO’odham and Pee Posh peoples in this facility, modeled after the CasaGrande ruins. Fine basket collection;ethnobotanical trail.
Black Rock RanchFourth-generation family-run cattleranch offers roping, branding, andherd culling demonstrations, plushomegrown cowboy poetry.
Tubac PresidioState Historic ParkView underground remnants of the1752 fort. At the visitor’s center,learn why Tubac was Arizona’slargest town in 1860. Hike the JuanBautista de Anza National HistoricTrail 4.5 miles to the TumacácoriNational Historical Park.
Arizona State MuseumIndigenous pottery, masks ofMexico, Navajo textiles, and muchmore reveal the cultural history ofthe Southwest from mammothhunters to current day.
Arizona Folklore PreserveCultural center, next to RamseyCanyon creek, offers presentationsof Arizona’s legends, cowboy poetry, and songs of Dolan Ellis,Arizona's official state balladeer.
Pueblo Grande Museumand Archaeological ParkA Hohokam platform mound, ball-court, and ruins date back 1,500years. Indoor exhibits illustrateHohokam culture and archaeology.
Hacienda del Sol Guest RanchRelax in the jacuzzi at this SpanishColonial Inn favored by legendarymovie stars. Enjoy mountain viewsas the award-winning grill servesfresh produce from the garden.
Native Seeds/SEARCHThis organization helps protect agri-cultural diversity and cultural heritageby conserving Native American cropseeds. Visit the Tucson store for heir-loom seeds, foods, and books.
Cochise StrongholdBed & BreakfastSleep in a tipi, straw-bale guest-house, or solar-powered deluxeranch suite. The Dragoon moun-tains shelter Lucifer hummingbirds,javelina, ringtail cats, even ocelots.
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Buenos Aires National Wildlife RefugeHome to 3,200 species of plants from the Sonoran Desert and beyond.Guided walks focus on lizards, birds,dragonflies, plants of the Bible. Art and photography exhibits.
Rancho de la OsaThe 1800s Spanish style haciendaoffers horseback riding, mountainbiking, and stargazing. The adobecantina, with antique Mexican bar,was built as a trading post in thetime of Father Kino.
Hacienda Corona de GuevaviThe 300-year-old cattle ranch,favored by John Wayne, is now aninn. Visit the Duke’s suite, one of five themed bedrooms. Bullfighterand artist Salvador Corona paintedthe murals on the courtyard walls.
MULESHOE RANCH COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AREA, EAST OF TUCSON, ARIZ.Hawks, bobcat, mountain lion, and endan-gered fish thrive in 7,600-foot-high mountains,desert grasslands, and perennial streams,thanks to community conservation programs,ecotourism, and cooperative management.
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Skywatcher's InnClear, dark skies lend themselves to stargazing. Eight telescopes, aplanetarium, museum, and on-siteastronomer are available to guests.
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Ajos-Bavispe ReserveThe reserve includes eight “skyislands” separated by desert valleysand grasslands. It protects threatenedspecies such as the Mexican spottedowl, thick-billed parrot, and hornedlizard. See black bear, porcupine, andSonoran beaver in the forests.
Cyclist RouteThe scenic 191-kilometer (119-mile) mountain bike trail goes from Nácori Chico to Huásabas.Lodging available along the way.
What is geotourism all about? According to National Geographic, geotourism “sustains or enhancesthe geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aes-thetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.” Geotravelers,then, are people who like that idea, who enjoy authentic sense ofplace and care about maintaining it. They find that relaxing and having fun gets better—provides a richer experence—when they getinvolved in the place and learn about what goes on there.
Geotravelers soak up local culture, hire local guides, buy localfoods, protect the environment, and take pride in discovering andobserving local customs. Travel-spending choices can help or hurt,so geotravelers patronize establishments that care about conserva-tion, preservation, beautification, and benefits to local people.
GolfA conventional golf course can use as much water as aU.S. town of 8,000—not good where water is scarce. Givepreference to Audubon-certified courses or others thatuse “xeriscaping”—desert plantings suited to the climateand wildlife. Makes for a more interesting game, too.
SaguarosIcon and signature species of the Sonoran Desert, asaguaro cactus takes scores of years to reach maturity,even to grow its first arm. Saguaros are protected. Reportany signs of recent poaching or vandalism.
Visiting Archaeological Sites Petroglyphs and other Indian archaeological sites arefragile and many are sacred. Look but don’t touch, as oilsfrom fingertips and constant rubbing erode the markingsand paintings. Be mindful of sacred sites, accessing onlyby invitation and respecting the site with quiet reflection.
GGeeoottrraavveelleerr ttiippss::How to help the Sonoran region retain its character Patronize businesses that support the community and itsconservation and preservation efforts. Seek out localproducts, foods, services, and shops. When you supportthe people who support the place, they’ll usually rewardyou with a richer, more memorable trip.
Visiting Tribal LandsOn an Indian reservation, you are a guest where peoplelive and work. Taking photos and video is a sensitiveissue, so ask permission first. Each tribe operates underits own unique governmental structure. Contact them inadvance to obtain rules for visitors. Most have websites.
Thinking of moving here?If you plan to relocate, skip the look-alike subdivisionsthat consume tracts of desert, and seek instead housingthat suits the surroundings, whether a unique old housein a historic neighborhood, an endangered ranch house,or an eco-friendly place that blends into the desert.
RanchesLong at odds over grazing, environmentalists and ranch-ers have been forging new alliances. Ranchers are adopt-ing more eco-friendly practices as ranches themselvesbecome an endangered species, threatened byencroaching development. When staying at a ranch,choose one that’s conservation-oriented, and patronizerestaurants that buy food from local ranches and farms.
geo.tour.ism (n): Tourism that sus-tains or enhances the geographicalcharacter of a place— its environ-ment, culture, aesthetics, heritage,and the well-being of its residents.
Nogales Historic AreaTake a walking tour of the 1914City Hall, Pimeria Alta HistoryMuseum, Bowman Mansion, 1904Court House, and Crawford StreetHistoric District, to learn about thehistory of this borderland town.
Tombstone“All you’ll find in them ther’ hills is yourown tombstone.” In 1877, Prospector EdSchieffelin ignored the advice, struck silver, and founded the town. Stagedgunfights and Old West facades evokeTombstone’s silver-mining heyday. Askabout what’s authentic and what’sHollywood; it’s an ongoing debate here.
“Y es, but it’s a dry heat.” OK, sure, it’s hot here in summer—andstartingly cold under a quarter moon on a clear winter night.The Sonoran Desert has always tested us, yet we’ve fashionedcities and towns and learned how to live in it and entertain our-
selves in it. Geotourism involves travel based on geographical distinc-tiveness, and we have that aplenty. My first six months here I lived ina small adobe rental, and every morning I’d wake up and look out mybedroom window at a saguaro next to a wooden fence. I was con-vinced I lived on a movie set. Now, more than 35 years later, thatsame sensation takes hold, but it quickly yields to a fuller apprecia-tion of the land, of how we’ve tamed it and how it’s tamed us.
Camping out west of Nogales I first encountered the internationalfrontier as a twisted barbed wire fence on the ground, and I gleefullyhopped back and forth over it from one nation to the other. Charmedby this indication of the region’s friendly anarchy, that evening I bab-bled to my friends over carne asada—grilled beef—that this land wasreally one country, with culture and language, for the most part,ignoring the arbitrary line that runs through it.
It all makes for a rich mix, sweetened by a most inviting and com-fortable climate. To bring you the information on this map, scores ofcommunities in two countries have sent in hundreds of recommenda-tions—about food, wildlife, ranching, music, history—places and fea-tures that provoke special pride for us who live here.
Explore this remarkable region and it will sustain and reward you. —Tom Miller, author, Tucson
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extraordinary vistas of seasonalflowers, an eruption of colors andliving organisms, and the richexperience of seeing rivers andarroyos full of a reddish liquidgushing between their banks.”
Julia Fonseca, hydrologist, Tucson:“Tucson’s bone-dry Santa Cruzriverbed was a riverine mesquiteforest into the 1940s. The onlytime it fills now is during the sum-mer rain, the great secret of theSonoran Desert. We’re enchantedwith desert storms and theirsmell. There’s a real explosion oflife in the monsoon season—sud-den flowers, growing cactus. Out-siders don’t appreciate the powerand ferocity of our summer rain.The winter rain is lighter, steadier,and less intense. You can hearraindrops on tile roofs. It getsstored in the soil, and you seeresults in springtime.”
Michael Gregory, poet and arts activist, andRose Johnson, artist, Bisbee, Arizona:Michael: “I came here to get away fromthe art scene elsewhere, to find peace andescape to the frontier from standard art.” Rose: “The strangeness of the desertcomes through the art. When I paintedmy peace wall on Main Street I got a lot ofsupport from the other artists.”Michael: “We’re not an arts colony. We’rean arts community. At the Central SchoolProject here intensely individualisticartists share one building. Every week orso, some event is open to the public.”
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For a moment in the mid-20th century,Imuris, Sonora became the epicenter ofSonoran Desert food. There a modestrestaurant opened featuring a new dishusing old ingredients: cheese and flour.Doña María Ceferina Mejia Cortés hasbeen serving quesadillas—warm flourtortillas folded over soft cheese—to hun-gry travelers ever since then, and seenher invention become a staple on menusthroughout the region and beyond.
Borderlands Folklorist Jim Griffith:“I swear by street vendors in cities andfood stands in the countryside. I usuallystop for their carne asada (grilled beef).They sell it with cucumbers along with agreen sauce made from chiles blendedwith avocado and pickled red onion. Ifyou’re lucky they’ll also have grilledgreen onions with large bulbs. Lots ofstands carry quince (mountain apple)
and regional cheeses. People get cre-ative and traditional at the same time—the Ronstadts have a family recipe ofsweet bean tamales.”
Regional cookbook author CarolynNiethammer: “Southwest ingredients have gone full
Our good fortune to live in the landbetween Phoenix and Hermosillo comesfrom the way we adapt to desert livingwith engineering, art, and food. Witnessthe window-mounted swamp cooler—aterrific and simple invention that sucksdry hot air through cool damp straw.Often called the poor man’s air condi-tioner, it’s a somewhat more sophisticat-ed version of throwing a damp towelover an electric fan. As for artworks, theoldest I’ve seen were well-preserved petroglyphs of animals, plants, hillsides,and people etched onto boulders outsideCaborca, Sonora. They are said to datefrom about ten centuries ago, created byIndians headed to the coast for salt. Asfor food, Father Kino, the missionary,established wheat and beef as staples in
the regional diet three centuries ago, andthat hasn’t changed much, either.
Each of these three results from migra-tion, the essential constant in life withinour 100,000 square miles. From thoseearly rock artists to a family newly set-tled in metro Phoenix, migration hasshaped and reshaped this area. It beganlong before Plymouth Rock and is still inmotion. Everyone who arrives brings alittle of their last stop with them; thosewho leave carry some Sonoran Desert totheir next anchor. I’ve heard wonderfulcorridos—Mexican folk ballads—inArizona, and driving heavy-metal rock inSonora. After a while you have to checkyour map to know which state you’rein—as if that mattered.
—Tom Miller, author, Tucson
Food and Produce
Desert dwellers are obsessedwith water since they get so littleof it. Numerous methods—man-made and natural, undergroundand surface—preserve whatwater they have and put it togood use. When thick summerclouds warn of impending del-uges, humans and animals rushto take cover, and the cactus prepares for its annual big gulp.
Xicoténcatl Murrieta, naturalresources consultant, Hermosillo:“Water is a scarce resource, andits intensive use comes with aprice. From low-tech methods likedowsing and ditches to sophisti-cated pumping and irrigationtechnologies, Sonora deals withits limited supply. DesalinatingGulf of California water to supplyHermosillo is one possibilityunder consideration. Fortunatelywater also brings pleasure, with
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History has marched through this river cross-ing for centuries, from the Native Peoples(Kwapas, Quechans, and Mohaves) to con-quistadors to gold-rushers to César Chávezand his United Farm Workers. Recognizing theimportance of this gateway to the AmericanWest, the U.S. Congress formally declaredYuma Crossing as a National Heritage Area in2000. Its lifeblood is the Colorado River, aonce-muscular waterway now tamed anddepleted by dams and diversion. The riveroffers visitors the chance to boat, fish, bird-watch, and hunt. The Mexico side of theColorado River has lost most of its water, butthe Ciénega de Santa Clara, a marshland creat-ed by accident, is now a splendid birding site.
Daily passage across the border is a way oflife for residents. Americans travel south toSan Luis Río Colorado for baseball and theupper Gulf of California. Mexicans cross northto Yuma for shopping and to visit family.
Bob Lutes, part owner, Lutes Casino, Yuma:“My Dad opened this restaurant in 1945. Ourmost popular item has always been the espe-cial, a combination hot dog and hamburger.We’ve got all manner of junk on the walls, poolplayers on the floor, and domino players whenthey feel like it. Tourists and snowbirds comeback year after year. We’re pretty much aninstitution, though I’ll never figure out why.”
Yuma Crossing and Colorado River Delta
T H E E B B A N D F L O W O F P E O P L E S L E AV E S A R I C H L E G A C Y
La Purísima Concepción deCaborca TempleExterior walls of the white, twin-towered church built in 1809 display bullet holes from the successfully repelled attack in1857 by filibusters, U.S. militaryagitators.
San Antonio de PaduaTemple and TownSee the palm-filled plaza, theflat-roofed church with a uniquecopper baptismal font, and ruinsof an ancient flour mill poweredby waterwheel.
Nuestra Señora del Pilar andSantiago de Cocóspera ruinsAmidst the desert fertile valley standthe ruins of this elaborate churchbuilt by Father Kino, attacked byApaches, and rebuilt by Franciscans.
El Presidio and Barrio LibreHistoric DistrictsWalking tour on the footprint of the18th-century fort explores eclecticarchitectural styles, Tucson Museumof Art and Historic Block, Fox Theatre,Old Town Artisans, and Barrio Libre’shistoric adobe buildings.
Tumacácori National Historical ParkVisit three of Arizona’s oldestSpanish colonial missions. The visitor's center next to the never-finished San José de Tumacácorichurch recounts its history.
El Pinacate and Great Altar DesertBiosphere ReserveStand at the rim of this mile-wide volcanic crater and you may feel as ifyou’re on the moon. This land ofancient lava, sand, and cinder conesis sacred to the O’Odham people.Today, those on the Sonora side of theborder call themselves “Pápago.”
Tohono Chul ParkIn this “desert corner” you canindulge in nature, art, and culture.Wind through themed garden trails,learn basketweaving, or listen toNative American percussion.
Organ Pipe Cactus N.M.Tour this Sonoran desert eco-system to see wildflowers and28 species of cacti, includingtwo found nowhere else. Watchfor Gila monsters, six varietiesof rattlesnakes, and 200species of birds.
Huachinera Artsand Cultural CenterCatch the energy in the gallery at this developing arts center,where residents and well-knownartists, such as founder andsculptor Jess Davila, work to provide jobs, arts education, and heritage conservation.
Museum of the Workers StruggleLearn about copper mining here.You can visit a working mine andthe museum, once the prison ofworkers who started the famousmining strike of 1906, precursor tothe Mexican Revolution.
Douglas Historic BusinessDistrict and Church SquareThis 100-year-old copper mineboom town has 335 buildings onthe National Register of HistoricPlaces. Visit Church Square, withits four distinctive churches, andcheck out the Gadsden Hotel’sgrand lobby.
SahuaripaVisit artists' workshops for fineleatherwork, wood furniture, andflagstone products made fromlocally mined stone.
Plaza ZaragozaColorful, modern murals in thecourtyard of the governmentpalace recount Sonoran history,especially that of its indigenouspeoples. On weekends, the squarefills with people listening to livemusic in front of the Cathedral.
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Sonoran HeritageThe Human Story
Arts take root in small towns, using their desert surroundings for inspiration.Major museums in Hermosillo andPhoenix exhibit the best of the region.Visit Ajo, Patagonia, Bisbee, and Tubacin Arizona, and Huachinera and Cananeain Sonora. You’ll find energetic dance,lively music, inventive art, and contem-porary crafts, not to mention the cre-ative attitudes that go with them. Manyartists welcome visitors to peak in theirstudios behind the storefront galleries.
Jess Dávila, sculptor, Huachinera, Sonora: “This was, frankly, a poverty-stricken vil-lage with its young leaving for educationand bright lights. We’ve taken some landabove the Bavispe River and we’re turn-ing it into a regional center for the arts,
music, dance, and literature. We’vealready built a sophisticated art gallery,and we’re constructing other buildingsright now. Our plans include extendedworkshops, with visitors staying in thehomes of local residents. It’s igniting theeconomy of this old ranching town withconstruction, culture, and the arts. Thetownspeople support us, and theyouth—a lot are staying now.”
The Pima Indians—descendants of theHohokam—were an agricultural folk witha developed economic, cultural, politi-cal, and linguistic system when theItalian horseback Jesuit, Eusebio Kino,appeared in the late 17th century andestablished missions on behalf of theSpanish monarchy and the CatholicChurch. San Xavier del Bac, south ofTucson, is the only one whose congrega-tion remains primarily the same peoplefor whom Kino initially established themissions. There were some 15 of them inall, and while many have been destroyedand rebuilt and others have sufferedwater damage, today all exude a peace-ful blend of history and spirituality.
Parish priest Greg Adolf of Sierra Vista,Ariz., leads nondenominational tours ofmissions throughout the region. He’sperformed mass at most of them. Heserves lunch on the banks of the AltarRiver near Tubutama’s impressive chalkwhite church. Some travelers, hereports, come with easels for painting,others with guitars to strum—whateverbest celebrates these focal points ofenergy, self-awareness, and civic pride.
P A S S I O N AT E P E O P L E S
A Spiritual Heritage
In this land of horses and rancheros,from the mountains to the southernanchor of the Sonoran Desert, lie theroots of Sonoran culture, of the cowboyway of life. Learn, for instance, the storyof a 1957 horse race in Agua Prieta,when a chestnut named Relámpago, beatEl Moro, the local favorite from theobscure central mountain pueblo ofCumpas. The race was immortalized inthe song “El Moro de Cumpas,” givingnational fame to this small village. Youcan see a statue to El Moro at Cumpas(as well as ones to Relámpago and song-writer Leonardo Yáñez in Agua Prieta),and the epic contest is celebrated annu-ally at the mid-April horse races.Cumpas, nearby Moctezuma, and neigh-boring pueblos are where the cowboyculture’s roots grow deepest.
The big city at the end of the trail isHermosillo, where street musicians playnightly for tourists and lovers. They’llplay “El Moro” for you, and if you’relucky you might hear octogenarian JoséSánchez Ramírez sing the state song,“Sonora Querida”—Beloved Sonora,which ends “O cherished land, I’ll wor-ship you in my heart forever.”
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Cultural Wellspring
SAN XAVIER DEL BAC MISSIONThe 200-year old restored church, founded byFather Kino and long protected by the currentTohono O’odham landowners, is an architecturalmarvel. Inside its six foot stucco walls, domes andarches dazzle with color from paintings, carvings,frescoes and statues. Nearby are the missionschool, a museum, and arts & crafts sales.
BACANORATry the famous bacanora, a traditional drink made by many villagers for more than 300 years. TheSonoran liquor, produced from wild agave plants,was legalized in 1992.
MOCTEZUMAThis ranching town, the first to form a cattleman’sassociation, produces saddles, belts, boots andother leather goods. Head to century-old LaMontosa Ranch for horse rides and cattle drives.
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For starters, throw your stereotypes ofNative Americans out the window. Then,begin to rebuild your impressions as youtravel through the region. Indians livingon the south edge of Phoenix balancetribal identity with metropolitan influ-ences. The Seri, numbering under onethousand on Sonora’s west coast, enjoyminimal outside contact. The ten-thou-sand strong San Carlos Apache live onthe Nation’s wooded 1.86 million acres ineastern Arizona. On the 2.8-million-acreTohono O’Odham reservation, tune in tothe tribal radio station for local flavor.
Artist Reuben Naranjo, Jr., one of the20,000-member Tohono O’Odham Nation:“Water is crucial to us all. To live in thedesert we’ve always had a need forwater. Many of our ceremonies aredevoted to water. Except for littoral peo-ple like the Seri, all the Indians of theregion are agricultural. American Indianspirituality is just as diverse as the restof the country. We have atheists, tradi-tional, progressive, and everything inbetween. Some Indians don’t care, others balance both worlds. We have fallfiestas at Magdelena (Son.) and the Díade la Santa Cruz (Feast of the HolyCross) in the spring. Increased govern-
ment regulations have changed our art.Places where pot makers traditionallywent for clay are now National Parks.Urbanization has reduced the bear grassthat weavers use for binding baskets.This affects what and how much we cre-ate, and ultimately what people see ofour art.”
Purchase authentic art at TOCA’s basketshop in Sells. Tour in the days leadingup to Easter and you’ll be enlightenedby Tucson’s Pascua Yaqui dancers.
circle. Cooks are now using crops fromgenerations ago—mesquite pods, cactusfruit, squash. When the early settlersand miners came, basic foods like beans,beef, and cornbread replaced thoseingredients. The railroad came, and theMexican style of cooking grew up. In theearly 1990s there was an explosion ofculinary interest, with well-trained chefswho knew how to layer flavors comingto Arizona restaurants. There wasrenewed interest in the original foods.Now you can find Pima yellow watermel-on soup in Chandler and carnitasNapoleon with green chile-tomatillosauce in Phoenix.”
Southwest of Phoenix you cross thebone-dry Gila River—the perfect habitatfor that venomous “monster,” the lizardwhose name it shares. A town grewalong the river, and for decades GilaBend has been known for two distinctfeatures: gateway to the Sonoran DesertNational Monument, and the Space AgeLodge and Outer Limits Restaurant.
South of Ajo, now making a valiantcomeback from its copper years withretirement housing and the arts, thedesert’s heart thumps most proudly atthe adjoining Organ Pipe Cactus NationalMonument and the Pinacate BiosphereReserve, with only the border inbetween. Organ Pipe, one of America’sgreat public treasures, lies rich with lushcactus groves, brittlebush, and hundredsmore incomparable plants, an ecosystemtroubled only by clandestine bordercrossings. South of the line, thePinacate’s extinct volcanoes, lava flowsand sand dunes create a Twilight Zoneambiance. In both, the secret allure isthe air, its clarity and its weightlessness.
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LA PROVEEDORA PETROGLYPHSThousands of 1,000-year oldpetroglyphs are easy to see onthe rocky mountainsides:Pregnant animals, human stickfigures and geometric designsof uncertain meaning.
SAGUARO NATIONAL PARKThe protected home of theslow-growing, iconic cactus ofArizona. The Tohono O’Odhamhave long used its fruit for jam,syrups, and ceremonial wine,and its woody ribs for buildingshelters and fences.
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Father Kino MausoleumHere lie the remains of FatherKino, the Italian missionary, whodied while dedicating a new chapelto San Francisco Xavier.
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Papago ParkHike among red sandstone buttes toHole-in-the-Rock. Visit the PhoenixZoo, Desert Botanical Garden, andArizona Historical Society Museum.
CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGERecent rain sends waves of bloom across thisrefuge, shelter for pronghorn and over 300 other animals. It is best visited in cool weatherwith a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The name—“black head” in Spanish—refers to a remote lava-topped granite peak.
Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumExperience the desert’s diversity inthis well-presented 21-acre zoo,botanical garden, and museum. Get close to cougars, Gila mon-sters, and hummingbirds. Examinecacti, cave fossils, and gemstones.
Yuma CrossingNational Heritage AreaAs one of the only safe places to crossthe mighty Colorado River in the 1800s,Yuma was famous as a transit center,military post and agricultural hub. Now,after years of ecological and culturaldegradation, the river front and the his-toric downtown are being restored.
Sanguinetti House Museum andGarden (Arizona Historical Society)Traces the history of the lower ColoradoRiver region from the 1540s to the1900s with exhibits on early Indian resi-dents, Spanish settlers, “Mountain Men”trappers, and turn-of-the-century life inYuma. Visit the gardens and aviary andenjoy lunch in the Garden Café.
TOWN OF TUBACThis first European settlementin Arizona has gone from miningboomtown to ghost town toartists’ colony. Walk the mean-dering streets to visit galleries,the Tubac Center of the Arts.
PUBLIC ART OF TALLER YONKETaller Yonke, “junk studio,” isthe workshop of AlbertoMorackis and GuadalupeSerrano, whose provocativemurals and sculptures adornpublic spaces along theNogales (Son.) border.
LAS PALMERAS RESTAURANTDiners can enjoy the sites andsounds of the plaza in Alamos(Son.) while sampling traditionalMexican dishes.
ELGIN VINEYARDSElgin’s iron-rich, gravelly soil isfavorable for wine production.Tour the grounds of the award-winning Sonoita and Callaghanvineyards and sample wines.
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TOCAThe Tohono O’Odham CommunityAction group’s basket shop is oneof several TOCA programs to retainand revitalize indigenous culture.
ImurisFamous for its quesadillas madewith local cheese. Doña María,100 years old in 2006, producedsome of the first ones here.
San Diego de Pitiquito TempleThe plain church built byFranciscans is famous for its striking frescoes, long hiddenunder layers of whitewash until discovery in 1966.
Las Cienegas N.C.A./Empire RanchView marshlands, desert grasslands,oak-studded hills, and sky islandmountain ranges. Catch the annualEmpire Ranch Round-Up near the historic 1870’s ranch.
Sonoran Desert National MonumentAlmost 500,000 acres withsaguaro forests and high altitudewoodlands. See prehistoric rock art and the Juan Bautista de AnzaNational Historic Trail.
Jewish Heritage CenterThe first Jewish house of worship in the Southwest, built in 1910and fully restored, tells the story of Jewish settlers from Germanyand Russia.
Posada de BanámichiLearn to cook Sonoran-style amidcheerful decor at this brightly colored, environmentally andsocially conscious inn.
geo.tour.ism (n): Tourismthat sustains or enhances thegeographical character of aplace— its environment, cul-
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Spirit Tree Inn Bed and BreakfastNamed for the large FremontCottonwood tree, sacred to theHopi people, next to the old adoberanchhouse.
Old BisbeeTake the self-guided walking tour toview 1900s-era homes perched onthe hillsides. Browse the art galleriesand museums, and grab a java atBisbee Coffee Company.
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It’s been said that New England is what America once was, Vermontis what New England once was, and the Northeast Kingdom is whatVermont once was. The state’s most rural, remote corner still resem-bles the kind of Vermont I grew up in.
Comprising Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex counties, this landscapeof hills, forests, villages, and farmland has been called “the Kingdom,”for over 50 years—ever since the state’s revered Senator (1941-1975)George Aiken said on a visit, “You know, this is such beautiful countryup here, it should be called the Northeast Kingdom.” Despite its ruralcharacter, or maybe because of it, the Kingdom is home to manyartists and writers, and boasts a corresponding wealth of live musicand theatre, plus fine museums and galleries.
Recreation, forestry, and agriculture round out the economy. Dairying, a traditionalmainstay, is changing, as more family farms produce specialty cheeses or organicfoods. Many of these farms welcome visitors. The area also contains thousands ofacres of deep forests, and is regarded as Vermont’s “lakes country,” with more than30 lakes and ponds. Most spectacular is Willoughby Lake, a five-mile stretch of waterbetween two mountains with Biblical names—Pisgah and Hor. Heritage and historyaugment the area’s natural beauty. Just visit the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, orCraftsbury Common, where prim white buildings around the tidy green evoke19th-century Vermont.
The villages, lakes, mountains, streams, and byways invite exploration. TheKingdom’s charms are intimate, to be savored at a gentle pace—hiking, biking,swimming, paddling, skiing, and camping. Back roads meander beside streamsand through farmland, offering wide, varied vistas. Many call this countryside“the Vermonters’ Vermont,” and I agree.
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PeachamVisualize New England—white church with crowning steeple,Federalist homes lined with stately maples, a general store andtraditional Main Street—and Peacham comes to mind. The pretti-ness of the village appeals to both photographers andmoviemakers; Ethan Frome and Spitfire Grill were filmed here.Learn about the town’s history at Ashbel Goodenough BlacksmithShop and the Historic House.wwwwww..ppeeaacchhaamm..nneett
With shores in two countries, Memphremagog served as a canoe route for indigenous peoples. Abenaki for “Beautiful Waters,” Lake Memphremagog nowattracts fishermen, boaters, and other recreationists interested in sports, scenicbeauty, and Franco-American border culture. Help protect the natural resourceand prevent species infestation by obeying local use guidelines. wwwwww..aannrr..ssttaattee..vvtt..uuss//EEnnvv9977//DDOOCCSS//LLKKSSLLKKMMMMPP..hhttmm
“My wife and I have a tremendous love and respect for the trees on our farm; they’ve produced maple since 1892. My first recollection of sugarmaking was when I was six or seven, ridingin the back of a horse-drawn sleigh to collect the sap bucketsfrom the maple trees. The business has changed a lot sincethen, with plastic tubing revolutionizing how many trees we cantap. The process is more environmentally friendly now, as wedon’t have to make ruts in the road driving up the mountain.Mostly, we have a soil and climate that creates a good flavor,just like grapes for fine wine.”
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The Kingdom celebrates every seasonwith events that pay tribute to maplesugaring, fall foliage, Abenaki nativeculture, and local history. In this regionof rugged landscapes and distinct seasons, the tradition of celebration isheld even more sacred. Unique eventsinclude the First Night Celebration inSt. Johnsbury, the Clan of the HawkPowwow (Evansville), the SheffieldField Day celebration, and the Starsand Stripes Festival in Lyndonville. Many annual local fairs are hosted in the Kingdom, such as the CaledoniaCounty and the Orleans County Fairs.See the reverse side for a more complete list of festivals in the region.
Glaciers carved this land. LakeWilloughby, with its deep clear waters,and the Nulhegan Basin, in the SylvioO. Conte National Wildlife Refuge, aretestaments to how ice impacts rock.Sheepback mountains, where glaciersrode up the side and over the top tosheer the southeast side of the ridge,are prevalent throughout the Kingdom.Glacial erratics—large bolders deposited as the ice moved and melted—dot the landscape, some the size of small cars or houses.These northern highlands also standtall because quartz-rich granite tendsto resist erosion. Bogs—formed in kettle ponds—appear throughout theKingdom. When the glacial frontreceded, big ice chunks lingered andslowly melted, leaving sediment and adepression behind. Kettle ponds tendto evolve here, trapping water. With no inflow or outflow, the nutrient-poor soil attracts only the hardiest survivors. Kind of like the residents of the Northeast Kingdom, such as theboreal spruce grouse (above).
A mountain with consistentlygood, plentiful snow, Jay offers more than its challenging trails, 2,153 vertical feet, and glade system. For a stunning view of this corner of Vermont andneighboring Canada, take theaerial tram, particularly in thesummer and clear fall months. wwwwww..jjaayyppeeaakkrreessoorrtt..ccoomm
Winter creates opportunities formany Vermont outdoor activitiesbeyond downhill skiing: take a rideat Hardscrabble Mountain DogsledTours (Sheffield), test your patienceand skill at the many ice fishingholes, or explore the vast networkof cross-country ski or snowshoetrails that thread the NortheastKingdom. Island Pond is knownthroughout New England as a great location for snowmobiling. Beaware, however, of road conditionsand possible closings while travelingin the winter months. Check withyour hosts before you set out or call the Vermont Traveler’s Hotline:11--880000--IICCYY--RROOAADD..
Recognized for sensitive trail development, the Association promotes sustainable use of locallands. Some 110 miles of trails linkpublic lands and private property forall-season, multi-purpose recreation,including mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.Guides will map routes for you andshare other information at their head-quarters, located at Bailey’s and Burke General Store. wwwwww..kkiinnggddoommttrraaii llss..oorrgg
The name says it all. Canusa standsfor Canada-United States of America,and refers to the location of the border—right down the middle of the street in Beebe Plain! Beforecrossing, residents and visitors oneither side of Canusa Street mustreport to their country’s CustomsOffice. The old granite building at thebottom of Canusa Street was at onetime the world’s only internationalpost office. One postmaster, twoentrances, and separate countersfor Canadian and U.S. customers.
Craftsbury Outdoor CenterAthlete or beginner, you can
benefit at this outdoor center,nationally renowned amongscullers, Nordic skiers, and runners. North America’s
first rowing camp offers year-round intensive training for
numerous sports, with dorm-style accommodations on site. Hike,ski, or bike along trails that link
three villages and meanderaround lakes, through meadows
and dense forests. wwwwww..ccrraaffttssbbuurryy..ccoomm
Crystal Lake Falls & Brick Kingdom
Smuggling interests gave way to water-powered mills in the1800s. Up until World War II,
Barton was known for its factories that made doors,
shingles, carriages, and bowlingpins. After several fires, only ruins remain of this
industrial site. 880022--552255--66225511
Old Stone House MuseumAlexander Twilight, the nation’s first African-American college
graduate, returned home to Vermontto build this 30-room dormitory as a secondary school for more than3,000 boys and girls. Today, theMuseum celebrates 19th century life in Northern Vermont and sellslocal crafts. Twilight and his wife
are buried in the church cemetery nearby.
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Haskell Free Library and Opera House
Every performance is truly international since this century-old landmark straddles the U.S.-Canada border between DerbyLine, Vermont and Stanstead,Quebec. Stand on the black
painted line in the library to havea foot in each country.
Don’t worry about border security; access to the building
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Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Paddle part of this 740-mile heritagewaterway following ancient travelroutes used by Abenaki and early
European settlers. From Island Pond,the Northern Forest Canoe Trail flows
west on the Clyde River to LakeMemphremagog and east down theNulhegan and Connecticut Rivers.
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NorthWoodsStewardship Center
Learn how to fell a tree or trackanimals through ecosystemresearch programs. Ropes
courses, moonlight canoe trips,and more. Attend a “Coffeehouse
Night” to enjoy live music and meet local folks.
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Lake WilloughbyGlaciers carved the steep cliffsbetween Mts. Pisgah and Hor to
leave clear waters for fishing,diving, and ice climbing in this
National Natural Landmark. Stopby the Northern Exposure
Country Store for locally madeitems, including a handmadeafghan of Lake Willoughby.
Island PondSite of America’s first international
junction for the Grand Trunk railroad—running between
Portland, Maine and Montreal,Quebec—the town’s depot is now
a museum. You can view localphotographs, railroad memorabilia,
and lumbering tools. Some consider Island Pond the “snow-
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Quimby Country Lodge & Cottages
You can enjoy the same secludedsetting and recreational activities
that guests experienced a hundredyears ago. After a picnic lunch, try canoeing and windsurfing on
Forest Lake. Evening fun includesstorytelling, square dancing,
and talent shows. wwwwww..qquuiimmbbyyccoouunnttrryy..ccoomm
Burke Mountain Ski AreaLooking for challenging runs,
2000’ vertical drop, and short liftlines? The ski area’s wooded
trails are also the traininggrounds for Olympic athletes.
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Bailey’s and BurkeCountry Store
Purchase Vermont specialtyfoods, country handcrafts, and
country home decorations at thisold-time general store with café,
bakery, and restaurant.wwwwww..bbaaii lleeyyssaannddbbuurrkkee..ccoomm
Bag Balm HeadquartersDeveloped over a hundred years
ago to sooth sore cow teats,today the salve provides dry skin
relief for outdoorsy humans. Free factory tour.
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Victory Basin WildlifeManagement Area
Over half of this area is forested.You can spot white-tailed deer,black bears, beavers, moose,and more. Hunting, trapping,
and fishing are allowed. Hikersshould stay off trails during mud season, until end of May, to prevent damage.
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Catamount Film &Arts Company
The St. Johnsbury gallery spacehighlights local artists. National
musicians and arts groups perform here. Enjoy nightly
movie screenings and programsdevoted to Vermont filmakers.
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Emergo Farm B&BSix generations of Websters haveowned this 200-acre dairy farm,
and the family still milks 90Holsteins every day. Tour the
19th century barns, learn theirhistory, or help with chores.wwwwww..eemmeerrggooffaarrmm..ccoomm
Bread and Puppet Theater From midgets to giants, the
puppets reflect decades of funand protest politics. The troupeasks that you avoid taking bus
tours that stop at the barn, as thenumbers overwhelm the facilities.
Open from June 1 to Nov. 1daily from 10-6.
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Craftsbury CommonPristine white buildings—
United Church, Public Library,Craftsbury Academy, private
homes—surround this spacious village green. Film location for
the 1955 Hitchcock movie, The Trouble with Harry.
Willey’s General Store Wallace Stegner immortalized
this century-old store in his novelabout Greensboro, Crossing toSafety. Meet the Hurst family
who’ve operated this local institution for four generations.Today, they sell a bit of every-thing—ammunition to wine.
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American Society of DowsersLearn about the popular, if
scientifically unproven, practiceof dowsing for water or minerals.Buy books and tools at the store.
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Great Vermont Corn MazeFrom July-October, ten acres ofcornfields transform into twomiles of labyrinthine trails.
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Harvey’s Lake Jacques Cousteau had his firstdiving experience here in this
glacial lake. Motorboat, waterski,or swim the waters. Test yourfishing skills to catch trophy-
size lake trout.
St. Johnsbury AthenaeumArt and books: This NationalHistoric Landmark houses
America’s oldest art gallery andone of its first free public
libraries. Browse the Victorianreading rooms and view thegallery centerpiece, AlbertBierstadt’s 10-by-15-foot
“Domes of the Yosemite” canvas.wwwwww..ssttjjaatthheennaaeeuumm..oorrgg
Maple Grove FarmsIn 1915, two local women turnedmaple syrup into candy. Now theoperation manufactures syrup,
candies, pancake mix, and saladdressings. Tour the museum tolearn about the sugarmaking
process, and then you can tastefour grades of syrup and sample
some pure maple candies.wwwwww..mmaapplleeggrroovvee..ccoomm
Elements Food and SpiritIn an old mill, this restaurantturns local ingredients into elegant dishes. Daily blue
plate specials. wwwwww..eelleemmeennttssffoooodd..ccoomm
Bayley-Hazen Military Road,Hazen’s Notch State Park
Hike to Hazen’s Notch, the northern terminus of the historicroad dating back to 1775 whenBenedict Arnold attempted tocapture Canada. Designed toshorten the supply route fromNewbury to the border, road construction was abandoned at this spot—some 40 miles
short of its original destination in Canada. Great trek,
great views.
Cabot CreameryTour this farmer-owned
cooperative to learn the historyof Vermont cheese making and
dairy farming. Watch cheesemade on site and then sampleflavored or traditional cheddar.
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Fairbanks Museum &Planetarium
Victorian building is home to natural history collection,
Northern New England Eye onthe Sky Weather Gallery, and
Vermont’s only public planetarium. See 131 species
of mounted hummingbirds and hundreds of other artifacts.
Sign up for a craft workshop.Birding, nature walks, and
other programs. wwwwww..ffaaiirrbbaannkkssmmuusseeuumm..oorrgg
Wooly Buggah FarmBefore your tour, meet Fred
and Ethel. These Nubian goats,along with a pair of sheep,
provide the fine wool that DonnaCoughlin hand dyes and knits.She’ll show you how to turn
wool into wearables.wwwwww..wwoooollyybbuuggggaahhffaarrmm..ccoomm
Trout RiverBrewing Company
The Kingdom’s notably purewater and natural ingredients
create premium ales and lagers. Get a growler at
the brewery shop.wwwwww..ttrroouuttrriivveerrbbrreewwiinngg..ccoomm
Inn at Mountain View FarmOriginal 1883 gentleman’s farmis now a 440-acre estate with14-room inn and Farm AnimalSanctuary. Guests have free
access to trails. wwwwww..iinnnnmmttnnvviieeww..ccoomm
Connecticut River BywayThis historic trading route, now aNational Scenic Byway, hugs the
riverbanks and winds throughfarmland and historic villages.
Birding Trail marks 46 places tospot migratory waterfowl.wwwwww..ccttrriivveerrttrraavveell..nneett
Silvio O. Conte National Fish& Wildlife Refuge Nulhegan
Basin DivisionA partnership between theVermont State government,
federal government, conservationgroups, and a private timber
company helped conserve papercompany lands for their excellentwildlife habitat values and publicuse. Enjoy wildlife viewing, hunt-ing, fishing, and snowmobiling.Visitor Contact Station is open
with rotating interpretive exhibits.Staff is available to offer environmental education
and tour tips. Call 880022--996622--55224400for operating hours.
Hazen’s Notch – Rt. 58This road threads its way througha scenic and historic gap in theGreen Mountains, and is closedto autos in winter (usually mid-November through mid-May).
Welcome Center sells trail guide-books, Hazen’s Notch prints by
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Cycling TrailsLook for “biking loop head”
symbols to mark the beginnings ofcycling loops and designated
trails. Cyclers can obtain detailedroute maps and other information,
such as Cycling in the Kingdomand Cycling the Kingdom’s BackRoads, from the Northeastern
Vermont Development Association(NVDA) and Northeast KingdomTravel and Tourism Association
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Couture’s Maple Shop and Bed & BreakfastJacques and Pauline are long-time sugarmakers,
and use their expertise to produce award-winning maplesyrup products. You can stayovernight at their family farm,voted Vermont’s best in 2004,and buy directly at their store.
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Produced by National Geographic Mapsand the National Geographic Center forSustainable Destinations (CSD). Text:Cheryl Hargrove, Tom Slayton, authors;Camden Burton, Angela Burnford, textcoordinators. Special thanks to AnnNygard, Northeast Kingdom Travel andTourism Association; Jean Dedam,Nulhegan Gateway Association; DaveKestenbaum, University of Vermont,Vermont Tourism Data Center; JonathanTourtellot and James Dion, CSD.
Copyright © 2006 National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.
Land of DiscoveryNortheast Kingdom
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Winter offers the year's most far-reaching viewsof a rolling northern countryside where peoplestill farm the land and harvest the timber, keep-ing fields and views open. A revolution in out-door sports and a region-wide network of trailshas transformed the ways you can enjoy theoutdoors.• Outdoor sports: Craftsbury Outdoor Center forcross-country skiing (www.craftsbury.com);Highland Lodge and Nordic Ski Center, CaspianLake (802-533-2647) for weekend guided snow-shoe walks; Vermont Adventure Tours for iceclimbing instruction(www.vermontadventuretours.com).• Downhill skiing: Jay Peak, (1-800-451-4449,www.jaypeakresort.com) or Burke Mountain,home to the nation's oldest ski academy, (1-888-BURKEVT; www.skiburke.com).• Fireside reading: Local authors include HowardFrank Mosher, Galway Kinnell, Leland Kinsey,Reeve Lingburgh, and Edward Hoagland at GreenMountain Books and Prints (Lyndonville, 802-626-5051) or the Galaxy Bookshop (Hardwick,802-472-5533; www.galaxybookshop.com).
Kingdom Vistas
The Flavor of MapleEnjoy the sights and sounds of spring on anature tour, or learn how maple syrup is made.Maple season is a special time when mapleproducers collect sap from sugar maples andboil it into pure Vermont maple syrup. Steambillowing from a sugarhouse roof indicates thatsap is boiling. Attend the annual Open Houseweekend in March, the official celebration of themaple season. • Maple Farms: For the sweet taste of maple sug-aring season, sample Couture's Maple Shop andB&B (Westfield, 800-845-2733;www.maplesyrupvermont.com), Maple GroveFarms (St. Johnsbury, 802-748-5141; www.maple-grove.com), or Rowell Sugarhouse (WestDanville, 802-563-2756), among many others.See www.vermontmaple.org for a list of NEKsugar houses open to the public.• Wildlife watching: Best place to view the rush-ing water and leaping trout of the WilloughbyRiver is at Orleans Falls, just north of the Villageof Orleans (Brownington Rd); View moose in thewallows (where they feed) along Hwy. 114 orHwy. 105, through the Nulhegan Basin; theBasin's also a great place to view boreal birds,spruce grouse, and black-backed woodpeckers.See www.birdtrail.org for information on theConnecticut River Birding Trail.
Celebrate the season by paying homage to theharvest. Shop farmers markets or enjoyhayrides and corn mazes. Drive Burke MountainToll Road to see maple trees turn brilliant yellowand fiery red. Orange-tipped tamaracks blazelater in the season.• Festivals: The Northeast Kingdom Fall FoliageFestival (early October) offers chicken pie andham suppers, tours of local farms and art studiosin seven villages (www.nekchamber.com);Cabot's Apple Pie Festival (mid-October, 802-563-3396); Danville Methodist Game Supper, the old-est in Vermont (November, www.danvillevt.com).• Farmer's Markets: Start in the spring with newgreens and continue to the fall harvest. HardwickFarmer's Market (802-586-7572), Island PondFarmers' Market (Fridays, 802-723-5963),Newport Farmers' Market (Wednesdays,Saturdays, 802-754-6917), Caledonia Farmers'Market, St. Johnsbury (Wednesdays, Saturdays,802-626-8396). For a complete listing seewww.nofavt.org.• Community Game Suppers: Throughout theKingdom. Check for listings in local newspapers.
“Restaurants support local farmers and pur-veyors because a good establishment focuses onquality raw ingredients. Local produce and dairyare usually fresher, and therefore better quality.With help from the Vermont Fresh Network,restaurants like ours can buy direct from localfarmers. That way we stimulate the economy,plus our guests get higher quality cuisine.
“Seasonality of the harvest means that ourchefs bake breads in the morning, and use fresh-picked produce to prepare the evening dishes.We serve venison and rabbit dishes during hunt-ing season. Blue Plate specials may featurebroiled haddock, macaroni and cheese, andbroiled tomato. Farms supply restaurants withfresh milk and eggs year round.
“Cheese is always on the menu, whether asan all-Vermont specialty plate, or to enhance adish or two. A couple of local favorites areJasper Hill Farm's Bayley Hazen Blue and theFrench-style cheeses from La Fromagerie duRoyaume—that’s Neal’s place. Don't be sur-prised if a cheesemaker stops in for dinner, andbrings along a pound of cheddar for the chef.”
—Keith Chamberlain, Elements restaurant
K E I T H C H A M B E R L A I N :
Crisp Weather BringsBountiful Harvest
“The plethora of lakes and waterways herelure canoers, kayakers, fishermen, and wind-surfers. You can take the kids kayaking onCasper or Echo Lake, then bank the boat andgo off for a leisurely hike.
“Our system of multi-use, nonmotorizedtrails wind through farmland and hayfields andpast sugar shacks. The trails attract active ath-letes, and you'll often see cyclists sharing theroute with adventure racers. Mountain bikerslike to ride our designed singletrack throughfields and forests.
“In the Kingdom we’ve got more dirt roadsthan paved roads, so road cycling is also quitepopular. You can bike loops from LakeWilloughby all the way to Canada.
“Residents are respectful of other athletes,but also of the natural resources. Locals giveback to the land through work trips, or bypatrolling the trails to educate users. The vol-unteers say this stewardship actually enhancestheir recreation experience. After all, peoplewant to take care of the character and qualitiesof the area.”
—Tim Tierney, Kingdom Trail Association
T I M T I E R N E Y:
Long Days for Exploringthe Kingdom’s Trails
G E O T O U R I S M T R AV E L E R S ’ T I P S
“With long, cold days, abundant snow andsunny skies, people tend to want to be outdoors.This winter playground attracts all level of ath-letes with a variety of activities. You can skidown the groomed slopes at Burke Mountain andJay Peak, or relax on a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
“Use caution as our roads can be muddy,greasy, or icy until packed snow creates a hardshell over dirt. People tolerate snow machines inwinter, in part because the snow muffles thesound, but also as a handy way to get around.
“When trails are packed firm with snow,they’re perfect for Nordic skiing or dog sledding.The trails crisscross the region, so you can skisolo in a quiet forest or compete in a lively race.Winter mountaineers like to scale the 300-footcliffs of Mt. Pisgah, right above Lake Willoughby.Snowmobilers glide through frozen fields andwoods, and there are ice shanties at lakes Averilland Crystal, ready for fisherman to catch trophytrout. Hunters search for snowshoe rabbits, andwildlife-watchers look for moose and deer.”
—John DeLeo, Professor of Recreation, Lyndon State College
J O H N D E L E O :
The Call of Snow-cladHills and Icy Lakes
“After a long winter, we really appreciateearly signs of spring. The season definitelyarrives later here, a month or so after the restof the state. When sap starts to flow in themaple trees in March, even though there’s snowstill on the ground, we applaud the arrival of anew season.
“There are welcome sights to see and hear.The bloom of spring ephemeral wildflowers, ofcourse, and the migration of amphibians tobreeding pools. In early April wood frogs thatsurvived the winter freeze leap through thelast crust of ice into ponds. Be mindful then aswell of the hundreds of spotted salamandersthat scurry across roads at night. In the bogs,in mid-May, you can listen for the tapping callof mink frogs.
“When the sun warms up and the days startto lengthen, the spring peepers appear. Flowerslike trout lily, spring beauty, and Dutchman'sbritches will leaf out and bloom before thecanopy trees. Late May is also a good time tohear migratory birds, and see groups of war-blers returning home.”—Jason Benoit, NorthWoods Stewardship Center
J A S O N B E N O I T:
Up and Doing: TheYear’s Busy Beginning
Extended daylight and warm temperaturesbeckon outdoor enthusiasts to lakes, trails,and mountains. After a day's recreation, campby one of the region's many glacial lakes(www.campvermont.com) or in one of theKingdom's state parks, like Maidstone inGuildhall (www.vtstateparks.com). • Outdoor Recreation: Kingdom Trails (EastBurke, 802-626-0737; www.kingdomtrails.org)rated one of the best trail networks in thecountry for mountain bikers to find challeng-ing downhill runs for all levels. NorthWoodsStewardship Center (East Charleston,www.northwoodscenter.org) offers ropescourses, hiking, guided birdwatching, andeducation programs. Outfitters in St.Johnsbury, Newport, and Island Pond will rentyou kayaks, canoes, and bikes.• Local history and arts: Weekly communitybandstand concerts, Craftsbury ChamberPlayers (1-800-639-3443,www.craftsburychamberplayers.org),the Bread & Puppet Museum (Glover,www.breadandpuppet.org), and localhistory museums in most towns offer avariety of learning.
Man against mountain, Alden Pellett climbsPipedream Pitch near Lake Willoughby.Adventurous mountaineers look forward to theformation of ice falls along these sheer cliffs.
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“On a good year, we tap 600 trees and make 250 gallons of syrup. Our oil-fired arch is more efficientthan wood; a steady burn makes a better grade of syrup. You just have to pay attention when to pull itoff the stove,” says Martin Romeo, Romeo Sugarhouse, in Concord.
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Brilliant colors begin to appear late August and blaze the landscape through early October. Sincethe 1950s, the Kingdom has celebrated the autumn colors with an annual Fall Foliage Festival.Seven villages–Walden, Cabot, Plainfield, Peacham, Barnet, Groton, and St. Johnsbury–pay tributeto Mother Nature with art exhibits, walking and driving tours, sporting events, and traditional foods.
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Owlshead is one of many easy, accessible trailsyou can hike in the Groton State Forest. At thetop, climb the Old Stone Tower for great views.
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Cabot Creamery has produced award-winning cheesefor almost a century. The cooperative recently receivedthe highest honor, World’s Best Cheddar, at theWorld Championship Cheese Contest.
With the original covered bridge lost to fire, this replica includes the symbolic 14-paneltruss design used in the earlier Orne Bridge. The design pays tribute to Vermont’s 14counties. Vermont was also the 14th state to enter the union. The new covered bridgehas restored travel between Irasburg and Coventry, across the Black River.
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Try your hand at tying custom flies,such as the Barnes Special and Hornberg,
at the Vermont Sportsman Lodge in Morgan.802-895-4209. Flies courtesy of Bob Beaupre.
Chartered in 1780, Lyndonville makes a winter postcard. Early residentsnamed localities and hills: Pudding Hill, Squabble Hollow, Mount Hunger,Owlsboro, and Pleasant Street (for the fair ladies who lived here).
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Tradition takes a turn with high-tech Bogner skis made of bam-
boo. Kingdom residents enjoywinter with a variety of footwear:
snowshoes, cross-country skis,snowboards, and downhill skis.
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After cold winters, moose calves are born mid-May to early June. Watch out for protectivemothers, especially in stands of balsam or birch!
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A maple syrup bucket collects sap that is verymild in the beginning of the season. As theseason ends, the sap is much stronger,good for making cooking syrup.
LY N D O N V I L L E P I P E D R E A MP I T C H
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M A I D S T O N E
The Center for Sustainable Destinations at NationalGeographic seeks to use the economic leverage ofresponsible tourism to help protect and revitalizeEarths great places.
The Nulhegan Gateway Association strives to coordinatecommunity and economic development that will support theregion's environmental stewardship and unique traditionalcharacter through education and advocacy activities. It haspromoted cultural heritage tourism, sustainable businessgrowth, and outdoor recreation by supporting developmentof a cultural heritage guide, the Nulhegan Fish & WildlifeRefuge Friends group, water and hiking trail projects, thecreative arts, and forestry and agricultural entrepreneurs.
The Mission of the Northeast Kingdom Travel and TourismAssociation is to develop and support existing and newcommunity based tourism and recreation programs thatexemplify the character of the Northeast Kingdom.
University of Vermont Extension works to cultivatehealthy communities by providing timely, research-basededucational programs and information that helps individ-uals and communities make sound decisions.
1 What is geotourism?The formal definition is, “Tourism thatsustains or enhances the geographi-cal character of the place being visit-ed—its environment, culture, aesthet-ics, heritage, and the well-being of itsresidents.” In other words, travel forpeople who like distinctive places andcare about protecting them.
2 Who are geotravelers?Travelers who want to engage with theplaces they visit. Geotravelers try to learnsomething about the destination and thepeople who live there. Geotravelers hirelocal guides, respect the environment,buy locally produced foods, and soak uplocal culture—museums, markets, andfestivals are all good opportunities. Geo-travelers realize that their choices send amessage, so they support local business-es and travel organizations that careabout conservation, preservation, beauti-fication, and benefits to local people.
3 How can I be a good geotravelerin the Northeast Kingdom?
The Kingdom got its name from its natu-ral beauty. Residents are determined toretain that beauty. Support their dedica-tion to preserving the character of thearea by obeying local laws and rules.Obtain licenses for fishing, hunting, andtrapping, and respect the designation ofprivate or protected lands. Buy localgoods, explore local cultural attractions,and you’ll experience the real tastes,smells, and sounds of the Kingdom.
4 What are the best ways toget around in the Kingdom?
Look beyond the main roads in thisregion to truly experience the Kingdom,but keep a few pointers in mind. Someroads are only open seasonally; othersare unpaved, so make sure to checkyour route before departure. Also, doyour best to get out of your car; bikes,skis, canoes, snowmobiles, and hikingboots are all enjoyable options. Localguides can offer you a deeper sense ofwhat the place is all about.
5 How can recreationists stayout of each others’ way?
In the Kingdom, both motorized andnonmotorized recreationists share theoutdoors. Whichever you choose,respect local regulations. All recreation-ists need to respect the rights ofothers, please understand that your useneeds to be compatible with other usesand respect the law. Most of the land inthis region is private. Use onlydesignated areas.
6 What should hikers do inhunting season?
Hunting is a rich part of the local cultureoccurring during spring and fall. Wearbright colors when hiking. For huntingseason dates and more, contact theVermont Department of Fish & Wildlife(www.vtfishandwildlife.com). To samplelocal game, keep an eye out for noticesabout community benefit dinners.
7 What about snowmobiling?
Snowmobiling is a way of life in theKingdom. Responsible snowmobilerstreat the outdoors with respect:• Be sure there’s enough snow to pro-tect vegetation. • Avoid running over trees and shrubs.• Stay on the designated trails. • Don't disturb animals or people.• Try to choose a snowmobile with afour-stroke engine—quieter and lesspolluting than older two-stroke models.For more on responsible snowmobiling,contact www.vtvast.org/index.htm.
8 How can I best enjoy publiclands in the Northeast Kingdom?
To find the best spots for hiking, bird-ing, fishing, hunting, trapping, or spot-ting wildlife, contact the VermontDepartments of Forest Parks andRecreation, Fish and Wildlife and/orhire a local guide. The Kingdom is fullof secrets, and who better to explainthem than a Vermonter? Visitwww.voga.org for a listing of NortheastKingdom guides.
9 What should I do, and not do,if I want to buy property or builda home in the Kingdom? The Geotourism Alliance is committedto preserving sense of place in theKingdom. If you decide to purchase ahome or move to the area, please consider local values and the effect youand your house have on the landscape,culture, environment, and communities.Get involved, respect local customs,and talk with your neighbors.
10 How can your visitor dollarsmost help the Kingdom retainits character?
You can’t beat Vermont quality. Whatyou spend during your visit supports thelocal community. Seek out local prod-ucts, support local farms, and localstores. (Save souvenirs “Made in China”for your visit to China.) This way, younot only help the Kingdom’s economyand create jobs, you’ll have a richer,more memorable trip.
11 Where can visitors filecomments?
Send your local travel stories, compli-ments, and critiques [email protected], or take amoment to craft a personal message inyour B&B’s, hotel’s, and attraction’sguestbook. Let us know what you liked,what you didn’t—not much, we hope!—and why.
1. Craftsbury Common, D5• Craftsbury Marathon Annual Race
& Tour (late January)www.craftsbury.com
2. Jay, C1• Farmer’s Appreciation Day (late
January) www.jaypeakresort.com
• Jay Peak Mardi Gras (lateFebruary/early March)
www.jaypeakresort.com• Vermont Telemark Festival (early
December)www.netelemark.com/Jay_Peak.htm
3. Lyndonville, G7• Burklyn Arts Festival (early
December)4. Monroe, NH F10
• North Country Chorus's MadrigalDinner (January)
www.northcountrychorus.org5. St. Johnsbury, G8
• First Night (December 31/January 1)• Victorian Holiday (early December)
6. New England Sled Dog Club Races(Region and date vary)
www.nesdc.org
F E S T I V A L S
1. Craftsbury Common, D5• Craftsbury Spring Fling (March)
www.craftsbury.com2. East Burke, H6
• Burke Mountain Trout River PondSkimming (late March)
www.skiburke.com3. Hardwick, D7
• Hardwick Mud Season Auction(April)
• Hardwick Spring Festival and CraftFair (Memorial Day)
4. Jay, B2• Jay Peak End of Season Party (April)
www.jaypeakresort.com5. West Danville, E9
• Joe’s Pond Ice Out Contest (April/May)www.joespond.org/iceout.html
6. Regional (multiple locations)• Green Up Vermont Day (early May)
www.greenupvermont.org• Maple Open House Weekend (March)
www.vermontmaple.org• Open Studio Weekend (Memorial Day)
www.vermontcrafts.com
F E S T I V A L S
1. Barton, E4• Orleans County Fair (mid-August)
www.orleanscountyfair.org2. Brownington, E3
• Old Stone House Day (August)www.oldstonehousemuseum.org
3. Colebrook, NH/Canaan, VT L2• Moose Festival (last week of
August)4. Craftsbury Common, C5
• Craftsbury Antiques and UniquesFestival (early July)
5. Danville, F8• Danville Fair (early August)
www.danvillevt.com
6. East Albany, D4• Northeast Kingdom Music Festival
(early August) www.nekmf.com7. Evansville, F3
• Clan of the Hawk Craft Show (July)• Clan of the Hawk Powwow (August)
www.clanofthehawk.org8. Irasburg, D3
• Irasburg Church Fair (late July)www.vtcucc.org/churches/Irasburg.html
9. Jay, C1• Jay Challenge Annual 3-Day Off-Road
Stage Race (late July)www.jaychallenge.com
10. Lyndonville, G7• Burklyn Arts Festival (early July)• Caledonia County Fair (late August)
www.vtfair.com• Stars and Stripes Festival (third Saturday
in July)• Vermont Children’s Theatre perform-
ances (July)www.wildflowerinn.com/vermontchildrenstheater.html
11. Newport, E2• La Traversée Internationale (late
July/early August)www.tilm.net
12. Peacham, E9• Peacham Fourth of July Galawww.peacham.net/fourthofjulyindex.php
13. St. Johnsbury, G8• Summer Works (early July)
14. Just across the border in Quebec(multiple locations)
• Tour des Arts (mid-July) www.tourdesarts.com
F E S T I V A L S
1. Barton, E4• Terry and Ben Clausen Memorial
Northeast Kingdom Lake CenturyBike Tour (mid-September)
2. Cabot, D9• Cabot’s October Apple Pie Festival
(October)www.cabotvt.us
3. Danville, F8• Autumn on the Green (early October)
www.autumnonthegreen.com• Danville Methodist Game Supper
(late November)
4. East Burke, H6• Burke Fall Festival (late September)
www.burkevermont.com5. Evansville, F3
• Native American Day (October)www.clanofthehawk.org
6. Lancaster, K7• Lancaster Fair (September)
www.lancasterfair.com7. North Troy, C1
• Village Art Show (early October)www.woodenhorsearts.com
8. Sheffield, F6• Sheffield Field Day Celebration
(Labor Day)9. St. Johnsbury, G8
• Fairbanks Festival of TraditionalCrafts (mid-September)
www.fairbanksmuseum.org10. Regional (multiple locations)
• Northeast Kingdom Fall FoliageFestival (early October)
F E S T I V A L S
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Copyright © 2006 National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.
“Sugarmaking is a project that youhave to love to do because it’s a lotof hard work. The family working
together makes it more fun.”Martin Romeo
Romeo Sugarhouse
“The hills are dotted with little farmsteads.Perhaps even more spectacular are the big, bigvistas you get. It’s a mosaic—hardwood to soft-wood to open pasture, wrapped up in a variety
of different terrains. It’s just breathtaking.”John Brodhead, Ski Program Director
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
“The bridge was once a haven On a rainy summer day.
The children in the neighborhood Would gather there to play.”
Excerpt from Elizabeth Fuller’s poem,“Covered Bridges,” written in the early 1900’s.
"Autumn in the Northeast Kingdom has more todo with the crunch of leaves beneath your feetas you hike a forgotten knoll than staring at acolorful mountainside from three miles away."
Kari Stringer, Pure Country Motel and Cabins,Lake Wallace (near Canaan)
Hands-On Fun
Foliage and Festivals
Cabot Creamery Connecticut River Byway Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium Kingdom Trails Association Northeastern Vermont Development Association Northeast Kingdom Collaborative Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont The Northern Forest Canoe Trail
NorthWoods Stewardship Center Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge USDA Rural Development Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Vermont Fresh Network Vermont Maple Foundation Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Vermont WoodNet
www.cabotcheese.com
www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable
www.travelthekingdom.com
www.nulhegan.com
www.uvm.edu
www.ctrivertravel.net www.fairbanksmuseum.org www.kingdomtrails.org www.nvda.net www.nekcollaborative.org www.nofavt.org www.northernforestcanoetrail.org
www.vermontfresh.netwww.northwoodscenter.org www.fws.gov/r5soc www.vtfishandwildlife.com www.vermontmaple.org www.vsjf.org www.vtwoodnet.orgwww.rurdev.usda.gov www.vermontvacation.com
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