Chiricahua National Park: Quick Facts

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Nov. 1, 2026

News •

America Just Got a New National Park. Here’s Where the Next One Could Be • Oct. 22, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Newsweek)

This 'Wonderland of Rocks' just became America's newest national park • Oct. 21, 2026, 4:23 PM ET (USA Today)

Arizona hidden gem officially named state's 4th national park • Oct. 20, 2026, 7:24 PM ET (The Fresno Bee)

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Tall, weathered volcanic rock spires rise among green trees at Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona, with a forested hill in the background.

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