Road Trip to the Arizona Chiricahuas! The Chiricahua National Monument is about 36 miles southeast of Willcoz, AZ.  From Houghton Road in South Tucson, the trip took about 2 hours.  It’s a scenic drive through Texas Canyon and northern parts of the Dragoons, as well as grasslands, wine-land, and rolling hills filled with cattle and horses.   In studying the area information, Geologists say there was a huge volcanic eruption 27 million years ago. White-hot ash spewed forth from the Turkey Creek Caldera, (at 1000 times the velocity Mt. St. Helens)  eventually laying down almost two thousand feet of ash and pumice, which over time, eroded into amazing pinnacles and spires of rock that fill this 5 x 6 square mile park.   You can drive along an 8 mile scenic drive to Massai Point (elevation... 05/12/2014

Willcox is well known for it's u-pick and farm fresh produce!One of my favorite things to do is act like a tourist and hang out at Apple Annie's Orchard or Produce stands!  The produce is locally grown, and tastes wonderful!  There are games and rides for the kids, and a fun farm attitude!  Here is a list of their July festivals.  You don't want to miss the peach ice cream, it's the "cream of the crop"!   Sweet Corn Extravaganza Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins July 14 - 15, July 21-22 8 AM – 5:30 PM Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peach Mania Festival 2007 Apple Annie’s Orchard July 21-22 July 28-29 August 4-5 ( Cou... 06/08/2007