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Coronado National Memorial
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A Coues buck (sub-species of the white-tailed deer) stops for a drink at a pond behind the visitor center.

A beautiful male Coues deer (a sub-species of the white-tailed deer) stops for a drink at a small pond behind the visitor center. Note the antlers are in the velvet stage.

Come enjoy the memorial! Outdoor activities include auto touring, caving, hiking, birding, nature walks, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. The Diverse bio-regions in the park, including grasslands, oak woodlands, and pinyon and pine forests, provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds and animals.
Oil painting of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado  

Did You Know?
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was born in 1510 in Salamanca Spain. He was only 30 years old when he began his expedition into what is now the American Southwest. His expedition was considered a failure and he died in obscurity in 1554.

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Last Updated: December 28, 2008 at 12:16 EST