Nature & Science
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The Sonoran Desert seems a hostile and unhospitable place, yet there are plenty of people, animals, and plants that call this area home. It may take a keen eye and a patient ear but you can generally find a thriving community wherever you search. We welcome you to share your photographs and stories of desert wildlife here at Casa Grande Ruins. Use the Contact Us link. 
The Sonoran Desert is sometimes barren looking but just add water and WOW
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Birding
Start or augment your life list for birding at Casa Grande Ruins. From the Great Horned Owl to the tiny Anna's Hummingbird the park hosts a wide variety of avian friends. Read More
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Squirrels, rabbits and more
Desert animals are often hidden or come out only at night, but they are masters of opportunity, and sometimes deviousness. Mammals thrive at Casa Grande Ruins. Read More
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Inventory & Monitoring
Striving to create scientific foundations for park management Read More
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.