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Chiricahua National Monument
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Chiricahua National Monument Visitor Center

Chiricahua National Monument is open all year. The Visitor Center is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. It is closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25. Remember most of Arizona does not use Daylight Savings Time. Sometimes the scenic drive will be closed beyond the campground due to snow, ice, or fallen rocks.
Photo of sand grains  

Did You Know?
The gypsum that makes up the white sands starts out as clear, translucent sand grains. As the wind bounces the sand grains along the ground, they collide and scratch each other. The scratches change the way light reflects off the grains, making the sand appear white.

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Last Updated: November 16, 2007 at 20:27 EST