Chiricahua National Monument Book PAIS Behold the Junior Ranger metal

Behold the Junior Ranger metal challenge coin

which began in the 1970s to engage kids when they visited national parks

Cacti thrive in dry desert landscapes with their tough stems and spines

by grabbing this National Park Geek magnet

Almost as meaningful is the time families spend together at night when the parks are closed

Chiricahua National Monument Book PAIS Behold the Junior Ranger metalCreated by an ancient volcanic eruption and sculpted over millions of years by the forces of nature, Chiricahua National Monument is a surreal landscape of towering rhyolitic pinnacles, balanced spires, and gravity defying hoodoos. Nestled within the Chiricahua Mountainsa sky island range in southeastern Arizona where four ecosystems convergethe monument lies in a region of exceptional biodiversity. Established in 1924, Chiricahua National Monument