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Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentThis Barrel Cactus blooms in early September.
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
For Kids

Welcome to the Casa Grande Ruins For Kids pages!

 

Junior Ranger Program

 

What is the National Park Service? What does it mean to be a Ranger? Who used to live here? What was left behind? Bring the whole family and explore Casa Grande Ruins National Monument with our Junior Ranger activities booklet. When you've completed your booklet, you'll receive a junior Ranger Badge. more...

The 'Big House' at Casa Grande Ruins circa 1900.  

Did You Know?
An estimated six million pounds of caliche were used in the construction of the Casa Grande. Caliche is a naturally occurring soil consisting of clay, sand and calcium carbonate found in the deserts of the southwest.

Last Updated: September 20, 2006 at 09:35 EST