Phoenix Relocation Guide

PARKS & RECREATION

NAT IONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS

The Grand Canyon is in the northern part of the state and 20 other national monuments are scattered throughout the state. Plus, there are over 14.6 million acres of national forests, parks and recreation areas. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is near Chinle on the Navajo Reservation. Five periods of Indian culture are represented in these fascinating cliff dwellers’ ruins situated within red sand- stone walls. From Phoenix: 314 miles northeast. From Tucson: 431 miles northeast. 928-674-5500. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is off AZ 87 in Coolidge. A four-story structure, built by the Hohokam Indians over 650 years ago, represents the best of Hohokam architecture. Village sites and irrigation canals are evident. From Phoenix: 50 miles southeast. From Tucson: 70 miles northwest. 520-723-3172. Chiricahua National Monument, I-10 to AZ 186, features the “Wonderland of Rocks” – giant formations carved by nature from volcanic rock. This is land was once controlled by Apaches under Chief Cochise. From Phoenix: 229 miles southeast. From Tucson: 115 miles east. 520-824-3560. The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the seven wonders of the world and is absolutely breathtaking. The Colorado River runs through the canyon which is 277 miles long and averages 10 miles in width. The South Rim is open year-round while heavy snows close the North Rim during late October until mid-May. There are numerous nature trails and viewing points plus the Tusayan Ruin and Museum (a small prehistoric pueblo), the Yavapai Geology Museum, which offers regional, geological exhibits and the Visitor Center. From Phoenix: 225 miles north. From Tucson: 338 miles north. 928-638-7888.