Fort Bowie National Historic Site is located in southeastern Arizona and preserves the remains of a historic fort that played a key role in the conflicts between the US Army and the Chiricahua Apache in the late 19th century. The site includes a visitor center, hiking trails, and the ruins of the fort itself.

The Fort Bowie National Historic Site, despite its relatively small size of 1000 acres, hosts a diverse array of animal species due to its varied habitat types. Situated between the Chiricahua and Dos Cabezas mountain ranges, the site serves as a natural thoroughfare for wildlife, including mountain lions, white-tailed deer, and black bears. The park’s grasslands, desert scrub, and woodlands are home to a variety of animals, from common mammals like skunks and foxes to Mexican species such as coatimundis. Additionally, the area is a popular stopover for migrating birds, with nearly 150 documented species, making it a great spot for birdwatching year-round.

There is an educational visitor center on site. Here you can pick up brochures, maps, local information and history, along with a free copy of the park’s Junior Ranger Activity Booklet. Fort Bowie National Historic Site prides itself on educating the youth with a Junior Ranger Program. How exciting! Each year over 400,000 children become Junior Rangers. A Junior Ranger is a protector the this beautiful historical site. Who wouldn’t want a park badge, certificate, and booklet! Let’s go young nature lovers!

You can find more information about Fort Bowie National Historic Site on the official National Park Service website: https://www.nps.gov/fobo/index.htm

You can also visit the Friends of Fort Bowie website for additional information and resources: https://www.friendsoffortbowie.org/