The Cienega Watershed Partnership worked closely with TravelStorysGPS to create a free, innovative driving tour for the public.
From the creators, “You’ll hear history peppered throughout the tour on the region’s mining, ranching, outdoor recreation and wine making. It’ll spur you to appreciate the power of nature and the resilience of the people who lived, and still live, in this unique corner of the world.”
Explore the Cienega Watershed with this interactive audio tour!
You can take the tour remotely by clicking on the white arrow in the green circle above and then clicking on the story sites on the map.
Or enjoy the tour on-site by downloading the TravelStorys app for free on your mobile device. The audio, text, and images will launch automatically in the app as you approach each story site.
A spanish translation of the tour is also available!
The Cienega Watershed Tour and one of the champions behind the tour, Dr. Tom Meixer, was recently highlighted by the Udall Center:
Late Professor Tom Meixner’s Passion for Cienega Watershed Lives on in New Virtual Tour
The Partnership and the many contributors below highly encourage everyone to explore this cherished watershed in southeastern AZ.
Special thanks to the numerous donors and contributors that made the Cienega Watershed Tour possible:
- Alison Bunting
- Bureau of Land Management
- Empire Ranch Foundation
- IGLOBES, Interdisciplinary and Global Environmental Studies – French National Center for Scientific Research
- Pima Association of Governments
- Pima County Office of Attractions and Tourism
- Pima County Natural Resources, Parks, and Recreation
- Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance
- The University of Arizona Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy
Some examples of the exciting things you might see along the way:
Click photos to view in larger size. Photos by Dennis Caldwell.
Continue to explore the Watershed to learn more, or contact us.