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Douglas AZ

The Chiricahua Mountains were the homeland of the Chiricahua Appaches. From these mountains the Apaches, led by Cochise and Geronimo, launched attacks against the tide of pioneers for more than 25 years.

About 15 miles north of Douglas, Arizona (which is located in southeastern part of the state) Geronimo, last Apache Chieftian and Nachite with their followers surrendered September 6th, 1886 to General Nelson A. Miles. The surrender of Geronimo in Skeleton Canyon on that historic day, forever ended Indian warfare in the United States.

Full Moon

Bed for the Night

This ends the picture tour of the Chiricahua National Monument and surrounding area. It is located in southeast Arizona, south of Wilcox, AZ on US 186 or north of Douglas, AZ on US 191 to AZ 181 then northeast. There is a lot of scenic splendor either way, with many desert scenes of cactus, shrubbery and animals. The rock formations are awesome which can be view either by the numerous hiking trails and or from the loop road if you are not into hiking. If you are in the southwest traveling, a well worth place to spend the day.