Chiricahua National Monument

Affectionately called Chiricahua, is a diverse mountain ecosystem located in southeastern Arizona. Chiricahua is considered a sky island. Because it is isolated topographically and ecologically from the alluvial planes below. The mixure of grassland, desert scrub, riparian, and pine woodlands combine to exhibit a complex ecosystem rich in wildlife, 71 species of mammals, etc.... And there are rocks! Lots of them, of volcanic origin, from turkey creek volcanic eruption 27 million years ago. Hiking trails are plentiful in the monument and camping is available as well. Just look it up on the web and drive there. Its south of interstate 10 about 30 miles south of Wilcox. At the pay booth ask for a free map and go to the visitor center for some more info on the hiking trails. Enterance is free with a parks pass.