Description - Chiricahua Mountains: History and Nature by William Ascarza
With elevations above nine thousand feet,dense vegetation and unique rock formations, the Chiricahua Mountains are aunique wildlife refuge and natural botanic reserve. Inhabited by Apaches and thenhomesteaders, the U.S. Cavalry, miners, outlaws and tourists, this range hasretained its allure through time. Apache legend Geronimo surrendered in 1886 toGeneral Nelson Miles in Skeleton Canyon, on the east side of the Chiricahuas inthe neighboring Peloncillo Mountains. JohnnyRingo and Curly Bill Brocius led the outlaws in the short-lived town of Galeyville. ChiricahuaNational Monument was created in 1924, andthe Civilian Conservation Corps arrived in the 1930s to build trails, rockstructures and fire lookouts. Join author William Ascarza as he tours thenatural and human histories of this magnificent Arizona mountain range.
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