• Juan Bautista de Anza

    National Historic Trail AZ,CA

Park Newspaper

Noticas de Anza is a quarterly, free publication of the National Park Service with current information and events about the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Download current and back issues here.

Articles and captioned photos from the public are welcome. Please email submissions to the newsletter editor with author, photo credit, or event announcements.

Did You Know?

The Anza Trail stretches from Nogales, Arizona to San Francisco, California

18th century Spanish military leader Juan Bautista de Anza, who led the expedition along the Anza Trail, was called 'Anza' when alive. About 100 years ago, someone mistakenly started calling him 'De' Anza. Use of the incorrect 'De Anza' name is rampant across the southwest on schools, parks, streets, and businesses. More...