May 26, 2024 – Trip Day 56
We drove down to see the Chiricahua National Monument, about 1.5 hours from Tucson.
A Mexican Jay gets a drink from the drinking fountain. We got to the visitor center in the afternoon after an hour and half drive.
The visitor center was a smaller one with a small museum. The kids got to work on their books.
The hardest part of getting their books done is distracting Garrett and Randal.
Jarek and Evan interview the Ranger as part of their book.
Books complete, they receive their badges!
Garrett loves to push buttons. He was very entertained by this display, as long as he got to push the buttons.
We took the scenic drive up to Massai Point and had a late lunch at the top. Then we did the little nature hike around the top of the mountain.
We took several pictures of the amazing views and rock formations – you will have to click to enlarge to do them any justice.
The mountains are referred to as ‘sky islands’ because of their elevation, they get more moisture than the surrounding desert. The wildlife isn’t able to move between the mountains due to the lack of water in the desert below. Fort Bowie is approximately 30 miles away in the picture, in the distant mountain range.
I have a video of the scenic drive up to Massai Point which I hope to put together soon!