#madera canyon

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Cool clear water.

Flows in the canyon at a sunny stretch of Madera Creek.

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broad billed hummingbird madera canyon az 4-24-2018-3 by Thomas Johnson

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Elf Owl and Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl

Elf owl in Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains, Tucson, Arizona

ROLF NUSSBAUMER/GETTY IMAGES

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Cupressus arizonica, Arizona Cypress. Madera Canyon, Arizona. March 2023.

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Townsend’s Warbler (Setophaga townsendi), Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona.

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Arizona Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus arizonae), male, family Picidae, order Piciformes, Madera Canyon, AZ, USA

photograph by Mick Thompson

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Brenda Mummert, photographer

Western Bluebirds, feeding in a pyracantha bush Madera Canyon.

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Take a few minutes to click the links (click on the room name) + read the new room descriptions on Cliq. We look forward to seeing more activity there as you make yourselves familiar with the additions. Please reach out if you need ideas on how to make the most of them.

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Yosemite National Park, CA (No. 2)

Yosemite National Park is a national park in California. It is bordered on the southeast by Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest. The park is managed by the National Park Service and covers 759,620 acres (1,187 sq mi; 3,074 km2) in four counties – centered in Tuolumne and Mariposa, extending north and east to Mono and south to Madera. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes, mountains, meadows, glaciers, and biological diversity. Almost 95 percent of the park is designated wilderness. Yosemite is one of the largest and least fragmented habitat blocks in the Sierra Nevada.

Its geology is characterized by granite and remnants of older rock. About 10 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada was uplifted and tilted to form its unique slopes, which increased the steepness of stream and river beds, forming deep, narrow canyons. About one million years ago glaciers formed at higher elevations. They moved downslope, cutting and sculpting the U-shaped Yosemite Valley.

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Plumas brillantes.

Iridescent plumage on Gould’s turkeys / guajolote norteño (Meleagris gallopavo mexicana) at Santa Rita Lodge. In Madera Canyon, Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

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Broad-Billed Hummingbird by Ruby 2417 Via Flickr: Madera Canyon, Green Valley, Arizona. Sept. 2024.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Coronado National Forest: From History to Wilderness

Nestled in the southeastern reaches of Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, the Coronado National Forest spans approximately 1.78 million acres (7,200 km²) across the diverse mountain ranges of Cochise, Graham, Santa Cruz, Pima, and Pinal Counties in Arizona, and Hidalgo County in New Mexico.

A Brief History

Established in 1908, the Coronado National Forest evolved from the Santa Rita Forest Reserve, which was part of the U.S. Forest Service's early conservation efforts. One notable event in its recent history was the Sawmill Fire of 2017, which ravaged around 47,000 acres (19,000 ha) and was caused by an off-duty Border Patrol agent. The fire underscored the delicate balance of managing such vast lands.

In more recent developments, tensions arose in 2022 when the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs constructed a border wall on federal and tribal lands near Yuma without proper authorization. This led to a legal dispute with federal agencies, and Governor Doug Ducey’s administration sought to challenge the removal orders. As of January 2023, the State has agreed to dismantle the controversial barrier.

Administration and Ranger Districts

Coronado National Forest is divided into five ranger districts, each encompassing unique sky island mountain ranges:

Santa Catalina Ranger District: This area includes the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, featuring Mount Lemmon, the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, and Sabino Canyon. Previously part of the Santa Catalina National Forest, it’s a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

Safford Ranger District: Surrounding Safford, Arizona, this district covers the Pinaleño, Galiuro, Santa Teresa, Winchester, and Greasewood Mountains. It includes Mount Graham, once part of the Mount Graham National Forest, which merged into Coronado in 1953.

Nogales Ranger District: North and west of Nogales, this district includes the Santa Rita, Tumacacori, Pajarito, and San Luis Mountains. Key sites include Mount Hopkins and Madera Canyon. It absorbed the Santa Rita and Tumacacori National Forests early in the 20th century.

Douglas Ranger District: Located north and east of Douglas, Arizona, this district encompasses the Chiricahua, Dragoon, and Peloncillo Mountains, with part extending into New Mexico. It includes the Chiricahua, Dragoon, and Peloncillo National Forests.

Sierra Vista Ranger District: West of Sierra Vista, this district covers the Huachuca, Patagonia, and Whetstone Mountains, including Miller Peak and the Canelo Hills. It absorbed the Huachuca National Forest.

Wilderness Areas

Coronado National Forest is home to eight designated wilderness areas spread across each ranger district. These protected spaces offer a refuge for outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, and fishing. However, mechanized and motorized equipment, including bicycles and chain saws, are strictly prohibited to preserve the natural integrity of these areas.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Coronado National Forest, where nature’s grandeur and historical depth converge to offer an unparalleled experience in the American Southwest.

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Madera Canyon

5 April 2023

This was the first of two rides near Tucson today and was a simple 14-mile (each way) out and back (or an up and down?). I started at La Posada in Green Valley near I-19 and rode to the trailhead at the end of the road.

Much of the ride is a gradual climb across the broad alluvial fan (or pediment). 8 miles up, the road turns south, crosses a couple of dry washes, and steepens toward the bottom of the valley. It gradually becomes more vegetated once you pass the entrance station and enter the canyon, but from there it’s only another 2 1/2 miles to the turnaround. This is certainly the most interesting part of the ride with curves, steep grades, forest (and shade), and a few small resorts, but ultimately I suspect the prettiest and lushest part of Madera Canyon is further upstream of the trailhead.

Madera Creek flows northward out of the Santa Rita Mountains. Mount Wrightson (9500’ and still with some snow) rises to the southeast and Mount Hopkins (topped with an observatory) lies to the southwest. I knew that friends might be hiking in the canyon today and we ended up crossing paths just as I approached the top and they were driving out.

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Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris), Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona.

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A wood ear mushroom, mosses and lichen on Feb 20, 2023 in Madera Canyon.