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    Coronado

    National Memorial Arizona

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A Journey of Exploration

It was a journey of exploration, filled with wonder and cruelty. Inspired by rumors of vast quantities of gold, 339 soldiers and over 1100 Indian allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They brought rich traditions and new technology into the southwest, irrevocably changing the lives of the native peoples and continuing to influence the area today.

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Did You Know?

Dragon formation, Coronado Cave, Coronado National Memorial

Coronado Cave, located in Coronado National Memorial, has numerous scalloped and tilted limestone bedding planes.  Geologists examining these scallops estimate that at one time as much as 50,000 gallons of water per minute flowed through the cave from east to west.