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and features a restored 1880 schoolhouse, Indian and Spanish artifacts and an under- ground exhibit of the fort’s foundation. From Phoenix: 157 miles southeast. From Tucson: 48 miles south. 520-398-2252. DESERT PARKS Lost Dutchman State Park is at the base of the Superstition Mountains on AZ 88, also known as the Apache Trail. The park serves as a base for campers and hikers who are exploring the mountains – the site of the supposed Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. From Phoenix: 40 miles east. From Tucson: 106 miles north. 480-982-4485. Catalina State Park is at the base of the Catalina Mountains on US 77. With 5,493 acres, this park has campgrounds and picnic areas. A special birding trail for viewing over 150 species runs through the park. From Phoenix: 119 miles southeast. From Tucson: 18 miles north. 520-628-5798. Picacho Peak State Park on I-10 is the site of Arizona’s only Civil War battle. There are picnic and camping facilities. From Phoenix: 75 miles south. From Tucson: 42 miles northwest. 520-466-3183. EDUCATIONAL PARKS Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park on US 60 has self-guided tours on trails through 323 acres of a variety of semi-desert

Jerome State Historic Park is off US 89A in Jerome, a one-time copper mining town that has been restored. The park museum was a mansion designed to house visiting mine officials. Antique mining equipment and exhibits and the mansion are all on view. From Phoenix: 112 miles north. From Tucson: 227 miles north. 928-634-5381. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is in Flagstaff at 406 West Riordan Road. This lavish 40-room mansion was home to the Riordan brothers, lumber and railroad tycoons. Visitors can see original furnish- ings, period antiques and personal family items during a guided tour. From Phoenix: 144 miles north. From Tucson: 259 miles north. 928-779-4395. McFarland Historical State Park is in Flor- ence off US 89 and AZ 287. Named after former U.S. Senator, Arizona Governor and State Supreme Court Justice Ernest W. McFarland, the park features the first Pinal County courthouse which was later used as a hospital. Displays include a replica courtroom, hospital artifacts and historical exhibits. From Phoenix: 63 miles south- east. From Tucson: 70 miles northwest. 520-868-5216. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is in Tubac off I-19. In 1752, the Spaniards estab- lished a presidio (fort) and mission in Tubac. The park encompasses the old presidio site

can also enjoy prehistoric Indian writings and century-old military posts to beautiful desert scenery. HISTORICAL PARKS Fort Verde State Historic Park is in Camp Verde on I-17. Three furnished officers’ quarters and the administration building of this fort along with historical military exhibits are on view. From Phoenix: 92 miles north. From Tucson: 208 miles north. 928-567-3275. Yuma Territorial Prison Museum & Park is in the city of Yuma off I-8. From 1876 to 1909 this historic prison housed some of the West’s worst criminals. Strap iron cells, crude bunk beds, ball and chains and the “hole” can be viewed inside the prison along with displays of the criminals’ histories. From Phoenix: 186 miles southwest. From Tucson: 241 miles west. 928-783-4771. Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is in the town of Tombstone off US 80. Built in 1882, during the wild west days of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday and surrounded by saloons, the O.K. Corral and Boot Hill, the courthouse is now a museum exhibiting artifacts of Tombstone’s lively past. From Phoenix: 185 miles southeast. From Tucson: 70 miles southeast. 520-457-3311.

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