• Ruins of Fort Bowie

    Fort Bowie

    National Historic Site Arizona

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    Due to extreme fire danger and concern for public safety, portions of Fort Bowie National Historic Site will be under fire restrictions starting on Monday, May 7, 2012. More »

Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger logo

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Junior Ranger logo

 Would you like to learn more about the animals, plants, history, and people at Fort Bowie National Historic Site? Stop at the visitor center and pick up a free copy of the park's Junior Ranger Activity Booklet.

Return to the visitor center and share your discoveries with a staff person to receive your badge!

 
Discovery Daypack

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Discovery Daypack

Discovery Daypack

To assist you in your Junior Ranger adventures, check out a Discovery Daypack at the visitor center. Field guides, binoculars, and a magnifying glass are some of the items inside the pack for you to use during your visit to the park.

Did You Know?

Butterfield Trail Sign

The Butterfield Overland Mail Route ran between Memphis and St. Louis on the Mississippi River and San Francisco in California.  Its traverse through Apache Pass, in present day Fort Bowie National Historic Site, was the highest point on the entire route.