Greetings from Coronado National Memorial

Madera Canyon. …..hiking

Sincerely,
Daniel

Coronado National Memorial

In the 1540s, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado led 339 European soldiers and more than 1000 Aztec allies on a quest for gold through the Southwest. The expedition didn't find treasure, but it did have an enormous impact on the culture of the region. The memorial is located in a region known as Sky Island where four major biogeographic provinces meet. As a result, the park features a varied geology and rich biodiversity.

State(s): Arizona

Established: 1941

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