Brown Canyon Ranch is a very popular local hang-out all times of day. Retirees walk here early in…read morethe mornings, then come the mountain bikers, and then the hikers, runners, equestrians. Weddings and Senior pics are also popular. Day use is now $8. There is a restroom and several picnic areas by the pond to sit back and relax. To avoid the fee, park off Ramsey Canyon Road and walk the 0.8 mile to the ranch house. My hiking group does weekly loop hikes in Brown Canyon. The ranch house is open during daylight. The pond is a habitat for the endangered Chiricahua Leopard Frog. There are several trails that start at the ranch house. The Brown Canyon trail is a four-mile trail that one can take into Ramsey Canyon. The Garden Connector trail, which begins off the Buffalo Soldier Trail and SR92, ends here. The Brown Canyon Loop trail also starts here, although it's not marked. Just make sure you turn left at the horse trough two miles into the hike. This is a 4.6-mile loop. Just watch out for speeding mountain bikers. There is also a 1.5-mile Nature Trail loop with a duck pond. Dogs are allowed on these trails, but must be leashed. This place can get busy on the weekends. Watch out for rattlesnakes, javelina, coyote and deer.

Breathtaking views of the mountains with excellent beginner's walking path for the entire family…read more Very informative displays inside the cabin. There's a tiny duck pond on the walking path and a small bench to rest and take in the beautiful scenery. Pet's are welcome as long as you clean up after them to preserve the walking path. Watch out for snakes and other little critters.

This is a fairly new museum recently assembled in the Annex Building across the street from The…read moreBuffalo Soldier Museum. For over 50 years Fort Huachuca has been the home to the world's largest unmanned aircraft systems training facility, as well, it has been a critical national asset in support of the Army's Unmanned Aerial Systems because of its restricted airspace and abundant training resources. They train Soldiers and Marines to fly and maintain a variety of UAVs. The museum has a number of small unmanned drones on display, that were tested at the Fort, as well as some of the cameras and GPS systems that were tested and used years ago in training. There is also a model of the UAS control simulator that was used for training pilots. The Fort is the primary training facility for all UAS Soldiers. If you have the time there is a small theatre down in front, with handicap access, where you will find chairs and a table to sit and watch video or read some of the books that are available there. This is a must see museum while visiting the Fort. It is located just across the parking lot from the Buffalo Soldiers Museum and an easy short walk. There is no charge to visit.

A MUST SEE MUSEUM-WHERE SOME OF TODAY'S WAR HEADLINES BEGIN…read moreThis museum is housed in the former "old post" movie theater where I saw lots of movies from 1950-1954 while the post was closed! My father was a civilian guard as part of the maintenance folk that lived on the fort. When it reopened he worked in procurement and was a contracting officer for the "bis red" drone. It was being long-distance tested between Fort Huachuca and USAYPG (us army Yuma Proving Ground!) The unmanned aerial vehicle has come a long way even into child play!! The museum has examples of the evolution of the UAV!

***Please note this review is only of the structure, though lodging is available, as well.***…read more We just had to stop along Fremont Street on our way out of town to visit this structure that purportedly housed Wyatt Earp for a time during his residency in Tombstone. If so, any Earps on the porch during the McLaury/ Clanton funeral procession may have, indeed, seen the hearses pass by on their way to Boot Hill. (The type of collision between cinematic fiction and historical lore that I just love to ponder.) The modest structure and grounds are in good repair and match well with similar little dwellings throughout the area. Adjacent to the house is a statue of Tombstone's most famous lawman surrounded by a low wrought iron fence. The property itself is enclosed by another white picket fence, and there's even a horse perpetually hitched in the front yard. (A tribute to Wyatt's racing horse, Dick Naylor?) Barriers do not impede visitors' ability to view or photograph the space in its entirety from multiple angles. If you have visited Tombstone, you know that high walls or barriers obstruct many attractions from those unwilling to pay a fee (i.e. the O. K. Corral gunfight site, Rose Tree Museum, Bird Cage Theatre, etc.); this is free! Apparently, the house can be booked as lodging accommodations, so I doubt there are any public tours due to interior modernization and the comfort of guests. For this reason, I appreciate the proprietor's willingness to accommodate the history buffs and looky loos (like myself) that undoubtedly trudge around the site's periphery daily. It's a nice little quick-stop with some exceptional photo opportunities.

3/209 - 3/31/2026 - Stayed at The Wyatt Earp house. 3 little houses. So cute, so clean, comfy beds,…read morehas small bottles of shampoo, liquid body soap, conditioner, towels, and all the essentials you need to clean, cook, etc. Private parking, gated, and we meet the lady who was cleaning the house. She was very nice. I do recommend this place if you're ever in Tombstone, AZ.

Having seen this checkpoint on Arizona route 80 when I was going southbound, I was apprehensive…read moreabout returning this way going northbound. It is set up only to stop traffic going north and is a smaller checkpoint compared to the one I encountered on I-10 in Las Cruces a couple of days ago https://www.yelp.com/biz/us-border-patrol-checkpoint-las-cruces?hrid=NWXhPi_bNCorlz5VnGnDQA but it is just as "legal." As I mentioned in that review, the Supreme Court has ruled that as long as the interrogation is "a brief and limited inquiry into residence status," then the government is permitted to violate the letter and spirit of the Bill of Rights. Regardless of the Fifth Amendment and your right to remain silent, you are still compelled to answer the government agent of your immigration or citizenship status and can not leave until they are satisfied. If you're stopped, start your video recorder, answer the questions as minimally as possible, and hopefully you get to be on your way with as minimal a violation of your civil rights as possible. This checkpoint does not operate 24x7 because, well, who knows. Good luck to you and to us all. [Review 17502 overall - 88 in Arizona - 1020 of 2022.]

Honestly, this is one of the sillier checkpoints I've experienced in my road trips and four-wheel…read moretravels. A common misconception is the wonder of why "border" checkpoints aren't a lot closer to the border. Tombstone is a good 45 miles from the border town of Naco, Sonora... so what gives? Well, it turns out there is a method to the madness. Evidently, it is relatively easier to surreptitiously cross the border on foot than by going through the actual border checkpoint; however, the 60+ mile walk to Benson on I-10 (for example) is a lot tougher than getting a ride for a good portion once you're in the US. As such, many Border Patrol checkpoints set up shop 20-40 miles from the border to check for folks who aren't hoofing it all the way, and have found a seat in a vehicle through prearrangement or providence. Makes sense, I guess. On our way out of Tombstone, heading north to the 10 on our way back to SoCal, we drove through this checkpoint. The four cars ahead of us were stopped for a few questions about the citizenship of the occupants, and waved through. No fewer than 6 cameras and other electronic devices seemed to capture our plates, Jeep, and faces from several angles, but no different than the little cameras on just about every intersection in our hometown. We endured the same 10 second inquiry from the agent, and were quickly bid a very nice rest of the day by the dude in aviator sunglasses as we were waved through. I considered being a smart-aleck and saying something in Lithuanian to the guy, but honestly I was just tired and not looking forward to the long drive home in the dark. In the grand scheme of things for a road-tripping family of US Citizens, it's probably a positive thing to have these guys and gals out patrolling in the vicinity. While it's not their chief directive, I assume that if we were experiencing car trouble or a medical emergency, their law enforcement mission would quickly shift to protect and serve. Regardless of your politics or beliefs, it seems this group is here to stay for the time being. Like most checkpoints, there's a circuitous route around it on other roadways and thoroughfares. Me? No reason not to charge through, tip my cap, smile, and put the hammer down with these guys in the rearview.

I had a great visit with these brothers. If you are a mason, this is a must stop. One of the few…read morebuildings to survive two city fires. I will be posting a lodge video soon on my YouTube channel Coolest Life.

One of Arizona's largest military installations, Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 and…read morecontinues as an active military post. The fort was the headquarters of the 4th Cavalry patrols that pursued Geronimo and his band of Chiricahua Apache, and ultimately brought about their surrender in 1886. Fort Huachuca also served as home of the famous "Buffalo Soldiers" who, among other exploits, chased Pancho Villa in 1916 following attacks on Columbus, New Mexico. Today, Fort Huachuca is an important military intelligence and communications center, and the expansive installation helps manage and protect important biological diversity on and adjacent to the Huachuca Mountains. Located within Fort Huachuca, some call Garden Canyon the single most beautiful canyon in the Huachuca Mountains. This high desert landscape offers creeks, ponds, forests, waterfalls, and numerous side canyons. We go mainly for the birds, which can include Cassin's and Botteri's sparrows (best located while they are singing during July and August), Montezuma Quail, Gould's Turkey, Acorn Woodpecker, Mexican Jay, Elegant Trogon, Sulphur-bellied and Buff-breasted Flycatchers, Painted Redstart, Red-faced Warbler, Grace's Warbler, Mexican Spotted Owl, Hammond's Flycatcher, Hutton's Vireo, Bridled Titmouse, Bewick's Wren, Canyon Towhee, Song Sparrow, Black Phoebe, Pacific Wren (Southern), Black-throated Grey Warbler, and Chipping Sparrow. Common reptiles include the Yarrow's and Clark's spiny lizards, desert grassland whiptail, Sonoran spotted whiptail, Sonoran whipsnake, Sonoran mountain kingsnake, rock rattlesnake, and black-tailed rattlesnake. Mammals seen may include white-tailed deer, pronghorn, javelina, coatimundi, and black bear. At the top of Garden Canyon, a short walk and a climb up q boardwalk leads to a good view of prehistoric rock paintings. The road to Garden Canyon is closed occasionally because of military maneuvers. However, other canyons on the fort, including Huachuca and Blacktail, also offer excellent bird and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Came here on our way to Tombstone. This is a small town with lots of farm land. Very quaint and…read moresmall, country town vibes. It was quite peaceful and a nice place to get of the busy city. Was a good experience.

This is a second review. My first review was written after only one visit. Since then, I've visited…read morethis excellent library at least two or three times a month. Now I wish I could give it more than five stars. Has anything changed? Well, some of the books and videos are in different places. There are new personnel and at least one has moved away. But nothing else has changed except I am even more fond of the library and its staff. I have gotten to know them more personally, and gotten to know more about the function of the library itself, and know they and it really do try to fulfill every request. Need a book that doesn't seem to reside in any library west of the Mississippi? Chances are the really nice folks will try to find it for you, even if a complex search is required. Reasonably, there might be a financial cost for some rare or esoteric book, that has to come from far away, but surely no one can carp about premium service. Heck, even such outfits as Amazon charge more for premium service -- and Amazon doesn't begin with a basically no-charge service in the first place. One last​ comment: For years, ever since he was a kid, Baxter Black has been one of my heroes. And recently Baxter Black himself made a public appearance at this very library! And I got to be in the audience! Baxter Black is as fascinating in person, and on video (he presented one that was hilarious), as in print and on radio. To sum up: I LOVE THIS PLACE!