Chiricahua National Monument

Sugarloaf Mountain trail.
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Chiricahua National Monument

Sugarloaf Mountain trail.
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Chiricahua National Monument

The "Trail Boss" taking a rest!
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Chiricahua National Monument

End of Natural Brige trail - you can see the natural bridge in the distance.
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Faraway Ranch

The Faraway Ranch was homesteaded by Swedish immigrants - whose son-in-law was primarily responsible for the establishment of the beautiful Chiricahua National Monument.
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Faraway Ranch Swimming Pool

One very large bathtub!
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Stafford Cabin

On the Faraway Ranch land. Was home of Ja Hu and his wife and 4 children - later turned into a guest house. I think Ja Hu was "Yahoo" in that the J in Swedish translated to a Y.
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Fort Bowie

So much history here. Mainly involving Apache Indians - names like Cochise and Geronimo - and the cavalry. Great hike up there to go back in history - you can almost feel the presence. If you look closely you will see the American flag high on a pole - that was the center of the old fort.
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