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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Casa Grande Ruins Fee Free Weekend, July 18-19, 2009.

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Date: July 2, 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 July 18-19.  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 '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.

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Last Updated: July 02, 2009 at 16:42 EST