Welcome To The Big House: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

So on my quest to see as many national parks and monuments, I had to check off one of the close one. So I made the long drive from Phoenix to Coolidge, all 42 miles of it. So let’s begin…

January 18, 2022

I always like to visit national parks and monuments for the history and culture, but they aren’t all created equal. This particular monument has great cultural significance for the indigenous people of the area, but you can check this one off the list in an hour including thirty minutes for lunch at the nearby picnic tables. So here is Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, on to the photos…

Final Words

If you happen to be in the area, I would stop by for a view. But I wouldn’t make this a destination stop, since there are much grander national parks and monuments to see in Arizona.

Author: Garrick