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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

for kids includes:

Be A Junior Ranger
Park Fun
 

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...
1852 sketch of Casa Grande by John Bartlett.  

Did You Know?
Father Kino, in 1694, was the first European to call this structure Casa Grande. It is a Spanish word that means 'great house.' The Casa Grande is a 4-story, 11-room structure which was built about 700 years ago.

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