America’s best idea, the National Parks, gets even better this summer. To help with these tough economic times, the National Park Service andCasa Grande Ruins National Monumentwill not charge entrance fees for the weekend ofAugust 15-16. This is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a free visit to Casa Grande Ruins or any of America’s 391 National Parks, so come on out for some relaxing fun and fresh air, and learn a little more about this great country of ours!
Did You Know?
Farmers have grown crops in the Salt and Gila River valleys for over 2000 years. The Hohokam produced corn, squash, beans, and cotton by creating a flood irrigation system with over 1000 miles of canals.
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