Southern Arizona border

[SOAZ]

We took a little day trip to the southern border of Arizona to check out Ruby, Sonoita, Patagonia and others. Hope you enjoy: www.soaztim.com

 

[ttora4runner]

Nice. Looks like you all covered some ground.

 

[Fergie]

Cool trip Tim.

If you get down that way again, try heading a bit farther east, and go to the Texas John Slaughter site...pretty cool.

EDIT: The "blimp" is affectionately called Snoopy and resides, for the most part, over Sierra Vista, AZ; I believe it is a listening station, but am not sure.

 

[timh]

Nice trip, we did about half of that same trip about a month and a half ago. Beatiful area down there, I especially like Sonoita. Did you know that one of the vineyard there near Sonoita is owned by Maynard from TOOL, apparently he is quite the wine connesuer!:friday:

 

[Willman]

Nice trip Tim!

 

[d1sc0ver]

Very familiar territory for me. I live in Hereford, AZ just south of Sierra Vista.

The Aerostat looks for illegal air traffic coming across the border and also has a sophisticated weather station aboard.

There's a nice loop you can take from Sonoita along the western face of the Huachuca Mountains through Coronado Nat'l Forest, stopping at tiny Parker Canyon Lake to watch the folks fish and the ducks swim around. Another short stop at the scenic overlook at Montezuma's Pass is worthwhile as is the short .3 mile walk up to Coronado Peak from the overlook spot. Following Montezuma Hwy around the southern end of the mountain range, you reconnect with Hwy 92 and can continue heading north back to I-10 via Sierra Vista >> Huachuca City >> Whetstone >> Benson.

It sure is a nice way to spend a day and I need to do it again soon. It would be great to share the day with anyone looking to come down this way for a weekend. Sierra Vista is only 17 miles from historic Tombstone for anyone wishing to make a weekend out of it. There is camping in Coronado Nat'l Forest at a spot up near Carr Peak. The road to the camping spot is narrow and full of switchbacks, so be warned.

 

[Zatara]

I love that area !!
Sad that the fishing holes are all contaminated with mercury though.

 

[SOAZ]

Nice. Looks like you all covered some ground.

yah T, we kept moving along nicely. This area is new to me so it was a nice appetizer for future trips.

Cool trip Tim.

If you get down that way again, try heading a bit farther east, and go to the Texas John Slaughter site...pretty cool.

EDIT: The "blimp" is affectionately called Snoopy and resides, for the most part, over Sierra Vista, AZ; I believe it is a listening station, but am not sure.

Cool, never heard of it. I'll google it.
Haha! Snoopy.

Nice trip, we did about half of that same trip about a month and a half ago. Beatiful area down there, I especially like Sonoita. Did you know that one of the vineyard there near Sonoita is owned by Maynard from TOOL, apparently he is quite the wine connesuer!:friday:

Maynard... I would have never guessed. I may have to find out which one it is and go by for a tasting.

Nice trip Tim!

Thanks buddy!

Very familiar territory for me. I live in Hereford, AZ just south of Sierra Vista.

The Aerostat looks for illegal air traffic coming across the border and also has a sophisticated weather station aboard.

There's a nice loop you can take from Sonoita along the western face of the Huachuca Mountains through Coronado Nat'l Forest, stopping at tiny Parker Canyon Lake to watch the folks fish and the ducks swim around. Another short stop at the scenic overlook at Montezuma's Pass is worthwhile as is the short .3 mile walk up to Coronado Peak from the overlook spot. Following Montezuma Hwy around the southern end of the mountain range, you reconnect with Hwy 92 and can continue heading north back to I-10 via Sierra Vista >> Huachuca City >> Whetstone >> Benson.

It sure is a nice way to spend a day and I need to do it again soon. It would be great to share the day with anyone looking to come down this way for a weekend. Sierra Vista is only 17 miles from historic Tombstone for anyone wishing to make a weekend out of it. There is camping in Coronado Nat'l Forest at a spot up near Carr Peak. The road to the camping spot is narrow and full of switchbacks, so be warned.

If your up for a trail run, next time I make it down that way maybe we could run that.

I love that area !!
Sad that the fishing holes are all contaminated with mercury though.

Makes sense. Lots of mining etc. Would be interesting to test the fish and see. I REALLY want that fishing hole to be safe so I can go down and camp there!! :drool:

 

[awalter]

Cool trip Tim.

If you get down that way again, try heading a bit farther east, and go to the Texas John Slaughter site...pretty cool.

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That place is loaded with history. A must read is "The Southwest of John Horton Slaughter" by Allen A. Erwin.

Al

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Good Stuff....Tim!

Now you have me looking at SOAZ Ranches!

That's "Southern Arizona Ranches"!:sombrero:

......:costumed-smiley-007


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[wikid]

Nice trip report Tim. I would like to get back out and do some more adventuring. I have explored that area in the past and my wife has a close friend in Sierra Vista. We may go down to visit there soon.
thanks
Don

 

[adventureduo]

Great report Tim, thanks for sharing and taking the time to post it on your site.

 

[Vermejo]

Good stuff Tim. I always enjoy checking in with your blog. It’s funny how gate etiquette seems to vary by region.

 

[SOAZ]

Cool trip Tim.

If you get down that way again, try heading a bit farther east, and go to the Texas John Slaughter site...pretty cool.

QUOTE]

That place is loaded with history. A must read is "The Southwest of John Horton Slaughter" by Allen A. Erwin.

Al

Sounds good. I'll add it to my list. I've been trying to read as much on AZ history as possible. Going through all of Marshall Trimble's books right now. :sombrero:

Good Stuff....Tim!

Now you have me looking at SOAZ Ranches!

That's "Southern Arizona Ranches"!:sombrero:

......:costumed-smiley-007


.

The SWRSOAZ Ranch Brand may be a bit big. Poor cows. :Wow1: HA!

 

[SOAZ]

Nice trip report Tim. I would like to get back out and do some more adventuring. I have explored that area in the past and my wife has a close friend in Sierra Vista. We may go down to visit there soon.
thanks
Don

Hey Don,
I definately want to go back! :elkgrin:

Great report Tim, thanks for sharing and taking the time to post it on your site.

Thanks man. Comments like that make me keep doing it.

Good stuff Tim. I always enjoy checking in with your blog. It's funny how gate etiquette seems to vary by region.

Thanks Vermejo. :smiley_drive: Here, (EDIT "As" )I know it, if its open leave it open. If its closed leave it closed. Unless there is a sign. Some ranchers or the FS put a little sign saying please keep gate closed.

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