The National Park Service’s Southeast Arizona Group (SEAZ)

04 Jun The National Park Service’s Southeast Arizona Group (SEAZ)

Hello all!

The first expedition into the Southwest of the United States was in 1540 by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. The park commemorates that expedition. Coronado National Memorial is distinguished by its high mountains around the desert. From Montezuma Peak, the highest point in the park through park roads, one can appreciate the beautiful views of the valley and surrounding mountains. In the distance, one can see the border with México. It is the best place to see sunsets in the park. The different colors in the sky when the sun is about to fall give you an immense sense of peace. There is also plenty of wildlife to see, one sunset I saw a bobcat walking around Montezuma Peak. I have also seen a skunk, white-tailed deer, a lot of birds, and wild turkeys. It is wonderful to appreciate the magnificent nature of Coronado. So far, I have worked in Coronado National Memorial and Chiricahua National Monument on different projects. I still have a lot to explore in these parks since I’ve only done two trails in Coronado National Memorial and none at Chiricahua National Monument. Eventually, I will visit Fort Bowie National Historic Site and learn about the archeology and geology of the area.

Until next week,

Estefanía