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Basaic Says: There are also the ruins of Santa Ana de Quiburi an old Spanish Visita and a Sobaipuris Indian Village near the Fairbank Facility. Father Eusebio Kino made contact with the Sobaipuris here in the late 1690s. Chief Cobo, who became friends with Kino had an adobe house built...
Basaic Says: The route to the presidio also leads you near the San Pedro River. Here you are on the opposite side of the river from the main Fairbank Site.
Basaic Says: The views along the way are worth stopping to admire.
Basaic Says: There are a few places along the route where there are memorials to the soldiers and civilians killed at the fort.
Basaic Says: Unlike the trails at the main Fairbank Site. This trail actually has a bench you can sit on to rest. There is, however, still no shade.
Basaic Says: The Opuntia Spinosoir is an edible member of the cactus family. Never tried it myself.
Basaic Says: Flourensia Cernua is another plant used as a medicinal tea.
Basaic Says: Another plant identified along the route is Atriplex Canescens, which is another plant used for a medicinal tea.
Basaic Says: One of the plants identified along the trail is the Acacia Constricta which is used as a medicinal tea.
Basaic Says: The 10th Stop along the route discusses the reasons the fort was abandoned.
Basaic Says: The 9th stop along the route discusses the plaza for the fort.
Basaic Says: The 8th Stop along the route is the Commandant's Quarters. Notice how the place where the head officer lived is also one of the few visible remains?
Basaic Says: The 7th Stop along the route discusses the bastions. The bastions were large square structures placed at the corners of the fort. This is where the heavy cannons were mounted. This design, which was very successful in Europe, proved to be nearly useless against the tactics...
Basaic Says: The 6th Stop along the route discusses the soldier's barracks.
Basaic Says: The 5th Stop along the route discusses the Jacal Structures. A Jacal Structure was one made of mud and sticks that housed some of the settlers living in the fort. The 2nd photo shows the foundations for the buildings.
Basaic Says: The 4th Stop along the route is the Chapel. Interestingly enough, the chapel is one of the best preserved parts of the fort. Divine Intervention?
Basaic Says: The 3rd Stop along the route discusses the method used to build the thick adobe walls of the fort. The only thing that remains is the rock foundation.
Basaic Says: The trail gets a little rough in spots, especially after the monsoon season. Watch your footing.
Basaic Says: For your safety (so you don't run across dangerous animals) and to preserve the history of the area; please stay on the trails.
Basaic Says: Wear a hat to shield you from the desert sun. Bring sunblock and bug spray (especially around monsoon season July to September). Drink plenty of water before, during and after your hike. If you did not bring an adequate supply of water you can purchase some at the...
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