Rediscovering America: Arizona Edition
-Benson, Arizona- & -Tombstone, Arizona-
Benson. Arizona
Distance: 160 miles Travel Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Phoenix, AZ to Benson, AZ
Kartchner Caverns
One of the many state parks in Arizona is actually a cave showcasing 2.4 miles of passages. Located 9 miles south of Benson and west of the San Pedro River. Discovered in 1974 by some local cavers with the assistance of a state biologist who helped preserve it.
Coronado National Forest
1.78 million acres spread throughout southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico mountain ranges.
Whetstone Mountain
The highest point, Apache Peak, reaches to 7,711 feet. At te western base of the Mountain you will find Kartchner Caverns State Park.
Tombstone, Arizona
Distance: 184 miles Travel Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Phoenix, AZ to Tombstone, AZ
Bird Cage Theatre
With a reputation of one of the wickedest theaters, it is no surprise that this place is also haunted. Well, supposedly. People have said they have been touched and pushed by unseen forces.
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
The park preserves the original courthouse of Cochise County. The Victorian style building was constructed in 1882. The courtyard contains a replica gallows to mark the spot where 7 men were hung for various crimes.
Ed Schieffelin Monument
Edward Lawrence Schieffelin. Indian scout and prospector. He was the one who founded Tombstone all because he had discovered silver in the Arizona Territory. The Schieffelin Monument is the final resting place for Ed Schieffelin.