Empire Ranch Foundation

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  • Hours, Map & Directions
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/hours-map-directions/

    …e a special recreation permit. Permits are generally required if the group number is over 29, or if the activity needs BLM oversight or will have an impact to public lands and people. Click here for more detailed information about BLM permits. While often providing serenity and quiet, several times during the year special events are hosted by the Empire Ranch Foundation including a Fall Cowboy Festival, Horse Trail Rides, western movies, and educa…

  • History Overview
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    …. The Ranch House became an extended complex with more than 22-rooms and a number of outbuildings and structures were added. Their original flat earthern roofs were later replaced with wooden gable roofs. Click here to learn more about the Empire Ranch buildings and structures. In 1896, in order to turn his attention more fully to growing corporate holdings in California. Walter Vail moved his family to Los Angeles and established his corporate he…

  • Area Attractions
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    …eet, the Sonoita plain is surrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges – the Santa Ritas, Whetstones, Huachucas, and Canelo Hills. Considered high desert grassland, Sonoita is extraordinarily beautiful with rolling hills, lush grasslands, Arizona ash and oak trees, and colorful wildflowers. There are many things to do and places to stay while visiting the area. Check out the local links provided below: Visit Sonoita Elgin Visit the Sky Islands of Ar…

  • Anamax Ownership, 1975-1988
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    …arm, 2,500 acres north of Green Valley; the Helvetia copper deposit in the Santa Rita Mountains; and the Empire and Cienega ranches, totaling 70,000 acres in the Sonoita area. [Arizona Daily Star, 8/13/1986] Throughout 1987 the Pima County Board of Supervisors explored various options to acquire the Empire and Cienaga property to create a park. At year’s end a new deal was announced: “The Empire and Cienega ranches, coveted by Pima County for more…

  • Christmas at the Empire Ranch
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    …erform at 11 am and 12:30 pm. All Day Activities Share your wish list with Santa Meet The Grinch Docent Tours at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30– Visitor Contact Station Front Porch Bucket Raffle Make and Take Ornaments Enjoy cookies and candies provided by ERF Board members and volunteers, coffee and other seasonal beverages Non Profit Organizations and Vendors All American Food LLC (Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, soda) The Avid Baker (Delicio…

  • Non-Profit Partners & Friends
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    …a Historical Society Cienega Watershed Partnership Colossal Cave Mountain Park Friends of Canoa Ranch Friends of Ironwood Forest Friends of Kentucky Camp Friends of Sonoita Creek Friends of the San Pedro River Santa Cruz Valley Natural Heritage Area Sonoran Institute Temecula Valley Historical Society/Vail Ranch Restoration Association Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee and Museum Vail Preservation Society…

  • Vail & Harvey, 1879-1882
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    …n the day before & I think were intending to gather from Tom Gardner & the Santa Ritas yesterday. I think the calves will generally be late. The group is poor and the cattle thin but I see some improvement lately.” Margaret Newhall, 1870s. Walter and Maggie Get Married – June 1881 Walter married Margaret Newhall on June 15, 1881 at Holy Innocents Chapel in New Market, New Jersey. Six weeks after their marriage Walter headed back to Arizona – the p…

  • National Day of the Cowboy
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    …Richter Horse’n Around Rescue mini horses by Steve Boice Ranch Animals by Santa Cruz County 4-H Ranching tools by Bill Schock Rawhide (reata) braiding by Dick Schorr Saddlemaking by Drew Bevan-Church Saddles & Weapons by Mark Ellis Telegraphy by Joseph Mortimer Trail Rides Take a 45-minute trail ride ($45). Riders must be age 8 or older; a parent/guardian must ride with children under 18 years of age. First ride of the day is at 8 am; last ride a…