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Old Pearce General Store and Ghost Town
Basaic Says: The town of Pearce was established in 1894 by miner and cattleman James Pearce. The remains of the Old Town of Pearce are located out Ghost Town Road. Prominent amongst the remains is the Old Pearce General Store which was built in 1896. It is only open to the public on very...
Basaic Says: The second place in Pearce currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.
Cochise Stronghold: Cochise Monument
Basaic Says: Also in the parking area, they have a monument to Cochise. Cochise died in 1874 somewhere here in the area he loved. He was secretly buried here by the Chokonen Band, his follwers. Only one person outside the band was allowed to attend the ceremony and know the spot of his...
Cochise Stronghold: Trailheads
Basaic Says: About 500 feet from the entrance to the Interpretive Trail is the trailhead for the Nature Trail and Cochise Trail.
Cochise Stronghold: Interpretive Trail
Basaic Says: Near the main parking area, and the restrooms, is the trailhead for the .12 mile Inetrpretive Trail. This trail offers quite a bit of information about Cochise, the Chiricahua Apache, and the area. The Dragoon Mountains where Cochise Stronghols is locatedwere formed 30...
Basaic Says: The area near Pearce-Sunsites is full of mountain formations made of Monzogranite where Cochise and his band used to hide from the US Army. It is a very rugged and beautiful place. They have a .12 mile interpretive trail with a number of informative signs about the history...
Basaic Says: When you first enter the parking area for Cochise Stronghold you will see a Self-Service Pay Station. Here you put $5 for parking or $10 for a campsite into an envelope and stuff it in a slot in a metal pole. You tear off a tab from the envelope and that is your proof of...
Cochise Stronghold Bed and Breakfast
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1 Review and 0 Opinions Second to none. Absolutely fantastic experience all round made even more special by the owners and...
Sunsites Country Cafe: One of the Better Small Town Cafes
Basaic Says: The Sunsites Country Cafe, which is located in the town of Pearce not Sunsites, is a small family run cafe near the entrance to Cochise Stronghold. After a hard day of walking around the stronghold it is a nice place to stop for something to eat or drink. The cafe has...
Margie's Corner Cafe: Friendly People in Small Town Cafe
Basaic Says: Margie's is a fairly small place in the Sunsites portion of Pearce-Sunsites. The decor is an odd mixture of southwest cowboy; antiques and art. There is a tiny room with paintings for sale of the dining area. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner and the fare is typical of...
TJs Bar and Grill: Friendly Patrons in Small Town Bar
Basaic Says: TJs is a small town bar situated in Pearce. They serve pizza and sandwiches and have a fuller menu on Fridays and Saturdays. I had a pretty good grilled cheese sandwich there. The lady behind the bar and the patrons, seemed very friendly to strangers. Prices are...
Grapevine Canyon Ranch Band: Genuine and Original
kop-queen Says: Being too exhausted after early starts and full days we didn't sample any clubs or pubs but once onto the ranch we were treated to a live performance from the ranch band - they were excellent!For guests at Grapevine only but I believe they do perform locally as well. As you...
The closest major airport is in Tucson. Pearce is less than an hour and a half southeast of Tucson. A car is a necessity.
I would recommend an SUV since many of the sites require off road travel.
Written Oct 5, 2002
Old Pearce Pottery: Buy some Southwestern Pottery
Basaic Says: If you are looking for handmade stoneware pottery with a Southwest flavor, try the Old Pearce Pottery located across from the Old Pearce General Store by the Old Pearce Post Office. They also do some custom pottery for individuals so if there is a particular style/design or...
Friends of the Library Bookstore: Cheap Books!
Basaic Says: If you are in the area and want to find some cheap books, look no further than the Friends of the Library Bookstore. The prices are dirt cheap, the selection fairly good and profits help the local library. They have differnt rooms for different types of books. They had...
Snakes, Spiders, Fire Ants and Venomous Lizards
kop-queen Says: Just be sensible. Check shoes before you put them on. Do not overturn rocks or other debris with your hands. In our 2 weeks we only saw one snake (in the wild) - not sure what it was, and were lucky enough to see a large fat Gila Monster (lucky to be on top of a horse at the...
lacal Says: When visiting southeastern Arizona one must be sure to have water available when traveling. If you are going off the beaten path you should let someone know where you are heading.Also, you should be aware of the wildlife in this part of the country. There are rattlers,...
Luggage and bags: The usual.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In the summer hats and sunglasses are a must.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunscreen is a must. Also anyone having bee allergies should have a kit.
Serious hikes might consider a snake bite kit.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Be aware of flash floods and never travel in dry washes or dry creeks without knowing the weather conditions.
Miscellaneous: Water, water, water.
Written Oct 5, 2002
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The ranch experience was something very special. The trails took us out into the desert and the dragoon mountains, just the sound of the horses hooves and the occasional buzzard overhead.
Written Jun 8, 2005
Website: http://www.gcranch.com/
kop-queen Says: For sightseeing the Grand Canyon is unsurpassed but be prepared to share your experience with lots of others.For us our week at Grapevine was something we shall never forget and it is impossible to convey the feeling of belonging that we had when there. We shall miss the...
Visit Cochise Stronghold and...
lacal Says: Visit Cochise Stronghold and the Kartchner Caverns. The day I found the spot that I knew I wanted to retire to.
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Grapevine Canyon Ranch sits close to the Mexican border in Southern Arizona, nestling in the Dragoon mountains where Cochise and Geronimo once rode with the Chiricahua Apaches. As you drive through......
Pearce-Sunsites are two towns located on US Highway 191 near the entrance for Cochise Stronghold. It is very difficult to tell where one town ends and the other begins. Even some of the locals are not...
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