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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentAfternoon view of the Casa Grande from the southwest.
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Casa Grande Fee Free Weekend August 15-16

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Date: July 16, 2009

America’s best idea, the National Parks, gets even better this summer.  To help with these tough economic times, the National Park Service and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will not charge entrance fees for the weekend of August 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!
The Hohokam grew corn using a sophisticated irrigation system.  

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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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Last Updated: July 16, 2009 at 12:14 EST