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Arizona’s Chiricahua becomes a national park, protecting its rocks and Apache heritage
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Arizona’s Chiricahua becomes a national park, protecting its rocks and Apache heritage

So: Arizona’s Chiricahua, famed as the “Land of Standing-Up Rocks,” has become America’s 64th national park. Its striking rhyolite spires and balancing rocks were shaped by a volcanic eruption around 27 million years ago. The new status protects the area’s biodiversity and honors its deep history as the homeland of the Chiricahua Apache. Visitors can explore more than 12,000 acres through hiking, camping, scenic drives, wildlife watching and stargazing.
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