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Chiricahua National Monument Monday, January 12, 7:00pm REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc) 7538 Westheimer Road at Voss Houston, TX 77063 (713) 353-2582 Tucked away in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, the Chiricahua National Monument is one of our nationšs unknown treasures. Trails through mazes of unusual rock formations will interest day hikers and 10,000' pine-covered ridges will lure serious backpackers to this fantastic "island in the sky." This remote corner of Arizona features 400 species of birds, a wide range of mountain and desert environments, and a little known diverse cultural history as well. Learn more about Hiking in Chiricahua. Camp Dos Cabezas The Chiricahua Mountains, as well as many historic locations throughout Cochise County, are the site of Camp Dos Cabezas, an educational youth camp for at-risk children. This slide show presentation is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the camp, its setting, and find out how to get involved. Campers will stay in the Chiricahua National Monument, and go on educational hikes and field trips each day. The canyons of this national monument create an amphitheater of stone faces and tall spires, formed by wind and rain erosion. The landscape of the volcanically created Chiricahua Mountains is dynamic and unique at every turn -- the perfect setting to inspire the kids and captivate their imaginations. Many cultures crossed paths in the region -- Mexican ranchers, Chinese railroad builders, Serbian miners, Mormon battalions, Jewish pioneers, and African American Buffalo soldiers. Many names were made famous in this western frontier -- Geronimo, Pancho Villa, General Crook, Doc Holiday, Wyatt Earp, Ah Lum, C.S. Fly, and the Lost Dutchman. Children will study the impact of early industries, like transportation (the Butterfield-Overland Stagecoach and Southern Pacific Railroad), journalism (the Tombstone Epitaph frontier newspaper), and mining (the Copper Queen Mine). They learn about the impact of natural and man-made disasters in history, such as fires, earthquakes and draught. To enhance the educational experience, campers keep field notes about native plants and geological formations, which they use for identification as they tour museum exhibits. Rangers and volunteers offer tours and campfire programs. Please attend this informative free event. Chiricahua National Monument Monday, January 12, 7:00pm REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc) 7538 Westheimer Road at Voss Houston, TX 77063 (713) 353-2582 LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMP DOS CABEZAS CAMP DOS CABEZAS MAP CAMP OVERVIEW |