Nature Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and i......More

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and its importance to the surrounding area. The walks are 1.5 to 2 mileslong over easy terrain. These are slower paced than a hike and suitable formost adults and children. The San Pedro House is located 7 miles east of SierraVista on Highway 90, on the south side of the highway. It is searchable inGoogle Maps.

San Pedro House, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA

History Walk at Fairbank Historic Townsite

Take a walk around Fairbank with FSPR docent Ron Stewart. It's a good way to learn a little about the history of the area and enjoy some time outdoors. Fairbank dates to 1882 when it grew up around a train depot – the closest to Tombstone. The optional walk to the cemet......More

Take a walk around Fairbank with FSPR docent Ron Stewart. It's a good way to learn a little about the history of the area and enjoy some time outdoors. Fairbank dates to 1882 when it grew up around a train depot – the closest to Tombstone. The optional walk to the cemetery is about a one-mile round trip on a trail which includes a short uphill section with poor footing and loose rock. You are welcome to participate in the tour and not go to the cemetery. Wear a hat, sun protection, appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. Bring water and snacks. The tour meets in front of the Schoolhouse at the Fairbank Townsite. The entrance to the parking area is on the north side of the highway about 0.5 mile east of the San Pedro River bridge. Park in the outer lot and use the fenced trail to walk to the schoolhouse. “Fairbank AZ" is searchable in Google Maps. All walks are free, no reservations required. Participants must sign a liability waiver before the walk starts. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River.

Fairbank, AZ 85616, USA

San Pedro House Bird Walk

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novi......More

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the SPRNCA. We usually observe 30-60 species on these popular two-to-three-hour walks. Bring water, a hat, and binoculars. All are welcome, but the walks may not be suitable for young children.  These walks can be moderately difficult on uneven terrain. No dogs, please. All walks are free, no reservations required.  Meet at the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90. San Pedro House is searchable in Google Maps. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River.

Bird Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novi......More

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the SPRNCA. We usually observe 30-60 species on these popular two-to-three-hour walks. Bring water, a hat, and binoculars. All are welcome, but the walks may not be suitable for young children.  These walks can be moderately difficult on uneven terrain. No dogs, please. All walks are free, no reservations required.  Meet at the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90. San Pedro House is searchable in Google Maps. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River.

History Walk to Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenante

Join a walking tour of the Spanish Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate with FSPR docent Jeff Hustad. This fort was operational during the late 1770s, the centerpiece for a planned Spanish occupation of the San Pedro River Valley that failed. This is a three-mile round t......More

Join a walking tour of the Spanish Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate with FSPR docent Jeff Hustad. This fort was operational during the late 1770s, the centerpiece for a planned Spanish occupation of the San Pedro River Valley that failed. This is a three-mile round trip over trails and uneven ground. The return walk is gradually uphill. Please realistically assess your ability to do this walk. There is no shade, and it will be hot on sunny days.  Wear a hat, sun protection, appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes.  Bring water and snacks. All walks are free, no reservations required. Participants must sign a liability waiver before the walk starts. Meet at the Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate Trailhead, located 1.7 miles north of Highway 82 on the east side of In Balance Ranch Road. In Balance Ranch Road (N. Kellar Road on Google Maps) is a north turn off of Highway 82, 8.3 miles east of Whetstone, about 1 mile west of the San Pedro River. There is a large parking area at the Trailhead where the group will meet. "Presidio Santa Cruz Terrenate Trailhead" is searchable in Google Maps. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River.

Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate Trailhead, N Kellar Rd, Huachuca City, AZ 85616, USA

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and i......More

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and its importance to the surrounding area. The walks are 1.5 to 2 mileslong over easy terrain. These are slower paced than a hike and suitable formost adults and children. The San Pedro House is located 7 miles east of SierraVista on Highway 90, on the south side of the highway. It is searchable inGoogle Maps.

San Pedro House, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and i......More

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and its importance to the surrounding area. The walks are 1.5 to 2 mileslong over easy terrain. These are slower paced than a hike and suitable formost adults and children. The San Pedro House is located 7 miles east of SierraVista on Highway 90, on the south side of the highway. It is searchable inGoogle Maps.

San Pedro House, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA

History Walk at San Pedro House

Join us fora tour of the San Pedro House to learn the history of the house as part of theLittle Boquillas Ranch and the Foster family that lived there in the 1940s. Thegroup will then tour the area of the house looking at historic remnants fromits time as a ranch house......More

Join us fora tour of the San Pedro House to learn the history of the house as part of theLittle Boquillas Ranch and the Foster family that lived there in the 1940s. Thegroup will then tour the area of the house looking at historic remnants fromits time as a ranch house. The tour entails about ¼ mile of walking over leveltrails. The tour will last about an hour. Participants must sign a liabilitywaiver before the walk starts. Meet a few minutes before the start time at theSan Pedro House, located near the San Pedro River in the SPRNCA, about 8 mileseast of Sierra Vista on State Route 90. For more information, call (520)508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San PedroRiver.

History Walk to Grand Central Mill

Take a walkto the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill.  During the Tombstonesilver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing the orebrought in from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area and take a three-mile roundtrip walk......More

Take a walkto the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill.  During the Tombstonesilver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing the orebrought in from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area and take a three-mile roundtrip walk to the mill site. This walk follows an uneven dirt and gravel trail.There is limited shade, and it will be hot on sunny days. Please realisticallyassess your ability to do this walk. Wear a hat, sun protection, appropriateclothing, and sturdy shoes. Participants must sign a liability waiver beforethe walk starts. This tour meets at the Fairbank Townsite, which is alongHighway 82, 10.0 miles east of the Highway 82/90 intersection in Whetstone. Theentrance to the parking area is on the north side of the highway about 0.5 mileeast of the San Pedro River bridge. The tour will meet near the SchoolhouseMuseum just inside the Townsite. Park in the outer lot and use the fenced trailto walk to the schoolhouse. “Fairbank AZ" is directly searchable in GoogleMaps.   Bring water and snacks. For moreinformation, call (520) 508-4445 or email mailto:[email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San PedroRiver.

Bird Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Nov......More

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the SPRNCA. We usually observe 30-60 species on these popular two-to-three-hour walks. Bring water, a hat, and binoculars. All are welcome, but the walks may not be suitable for young children.  These walks can be moderately difficult on uneven terrain. No dogs, please. All walks are free, no reservations required.  Meet at the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90. San Pedro House is searchable in Google Maps. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River.

Bird Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Nov......More

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the SPRNCA. We usually observe 30-60 species on these popular two-to-three-hour walks. Bring water, a hat, and binoculars. All are welcome, but the walks may not be suitable for young children.  These walks can be moderately difficult on uneven terrain. No dogs, please. All walks are free, no reservations required.  Meet at the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90. San Pedro House is searchable in Google Maps. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River.

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and i......More

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and its importance to the surrounding area. The walks are 1.5 to 2 mileslong over easy terrain. These are slower paced than a hike and suitable formost adults and children. The San Pedro House is located 7 miles east of SierraVista on Highway 90, on the south side of the highway. It is searchable inGoogle Maps.

San Pedro House, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and i......More

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and its importance to the surrounding area. The walks are 1.5 to 2 mileslong over easy terrain. These are slower paced than a hike and suitable formost adults and children. The San Pedro House is located 7 miles east of SierraVista on Highway 90, on the south side of the highway. It is searchable inGoogle Maps.

San Pedro House, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA

History Walk to Murray Springs

Join docents from the Friends of the San PedroRiver for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. This is an easy walkof less than a half mile, though it does include dirt steps into and out of adry wash. There is no shade, and it will be hot on sunny days. Please......More

Join docents from the Friends of the San PedroRiver for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. This is an easy walkof less than a half mile, though it does include dirt steps into and out of adry wash. There is no shade, and it will be hot on sunny days. Pleaserealistically assess your ability to do this walk. Wear a hat, sun protection,appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes, and bring water and a snack. Participantsmust sign a liability waiver before the walk starts. From E. Highway 90/AZ-90in Sierra Vista, drive north on Moson Rd. for 1.28 miles and turn east.  Meet the docent at the gate to the site. Theentrance to the site is searchable as “Murray Springs Clovis Site” in GoogleMaps.  For more information, call (520)508-4445 or email [email protected]. Hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River.