The gift of imagination in the Dragoon Mountains

Have your kids ever searched for a mysterious burial ground?
Take them camping in the Dragoon mountains this summer, and maybe they can find where the great Chiricahua Apache leader, Cochise, is buried.
In his column, Mike Doyle, of the Rockford Register Star, remembers the days that his imagination captivated him. He and his friend spent hours [...]

May events in Cochise County

Memorial Day is just around the corner. If you’re looking for something to do for the holiday or the following weekend, check out these events in Cochise County.
May 22-24, Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show, Bisbee
Gems and minerals from many regions will be on display. If you’re a rock hound, this event is for you.
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Bisbee’s Warren on Arizona’s state seal

Ever look at Arizona’s state seal? There’s a miner depicted there who is connected to Cochise County’s history.
The mining prospector is George Warren, a man who held a claim to Bisbee’s copper wealth.
Clay Thompson wrote a column in Friday’s Arizona Republic that talked a little bit about the man and why he is on the [...]

Recurring events in Cochise County

Want the chance to learn about Arizona’s history or experience some of southern Arizona’s greatest outdoor activities? You can with some of the events in Cochise County that happen on a regular basis.
Tours of Historic Faraway Ranch, Chiricahua National Monument
The Faraway Ranch was one of the earliest cattle and guest ranches in southeast [...]

Arizona Trail–start it in Cochise County!

Have you hiked any of the Arizona Trail’s 817 miles? If you have, you know that it’s got some gorgeous scenery along the way. Part of that trail starts right here in Cochise County.
Last week, an Arizona Daily Star article announced that the Arizona Trail has been designated a National Scenic Trail. President Barack Obama [...]

Baseball history in Bisbee, Arizona

Are you a baseball fan interested in its Arizona roots? If you’re on your way to watch some Cactus League action (or are here now), you might want to consider a road trip to Bisbee, Arizona.
It’s here at the 100-year-old Warren Ballpark that history was made. Baseball legends John McGraw, Connie Mack and Charlie Comiskey [...]

Fairbank tells part of Arizona history

If you like ghost towns, check out the historic site of Fairbank. It was once a thriving depot along the rail line that took passengers from Arizona into Mexico.
Travel writer, Nancy Yackel, wrote a great post about the history of Fairbank. Visit her site to learn more.
Want to know more? Visit Cochise County and the [...]