Chiricahua National Monument Book

Created by an ancient volcanic eruption and sculpted over millions of years by the forces of nature, Chiricahua National Monument is a surreal landscape of towering rhyolitic pinnacles, balanced spires, and gravity-defying hoodoos. Nestled within the Chiricahua Mountains—a sky island range in southeastern Arizona where four ecosystems converge—the monument lies in a region of exceptional biodiversity. Established in 1924, Chiricahua National Monument protects the area’s fantastical geology, rich wildlife, dark skies, and thousands of years of human history. This official National Park Service guide offers a vivid exploration of one of America’s most extraordinary national monuments.

Chiricahua National Monument, Third Edition is the National Park Service–approved guide to the history, geology, and ecology of one of our nation's most biologically diverse national monuments. Updated content and stunning new photographs make this third edition an incomparable resource for visitors.

• ISBN: 9781583692288
• Genre: National Parks, Nature & Outdoors
• Format: Paperback
• Trim: 8" x 10"
• Page count: 56 pages
• Published by Western National Parks in 2025
• Written by Laurence Parent
• Audience: General