Vail and Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Vail and Colossal Cave Mountain Park by Sharon E. Hunt, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2007, is an illustrated exploration of the history surrounding the town of Vail, Arizona. Located just 22 miles southeast of Tucson in the Sonoran Desert, Vail is known for its unique nickname, “The Town between the Tracks,” which reflects its location between two train tracks. The book delves into the area’s rich history, including the establishment of the Empire Ranch in 1876 by Walter L. Vail and the significance of Colossal Cave, a site renowned for its stunning formations and historical narratives involving Native Americans and early settlers.
Readers will discover the evolution of Vail and Colossal Cave, including the Civilian Conservation Corps camp established in the mid-1930s, which contributed to the development of trails and facilities within the cave and its surroundings. The narrative also highlights the connection between Colossal Cave and the La Posta Quemada Ranch, a working cattle ranch since the 1870s, which together form the expansive 2,400-acre Colossal Cave Mountain Park. This edition, consisting of 128 pages, offers insights into the local history and cultural significance of this unique region in the Southwest United States.
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Just 22 miles southeast of Tucson in the Sonoran Desert sits the town of Vail, colloquially known as “The Town between the Tracks,” which refers to the two train tracks running through its tiny business center. The area is named for Walter L. Vail, who, with his partners, formed the sprawling Empire Ranch in 1876. Vail is also the home of Colossal Cave, a “dry cave” where visitors can view stunning formations and hear stories of Native Americans, bandits, and moviemakers. The cave served as the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the mid-1930s, when workers installed trails and lighting in the cave, constructed administration buildings, and built roads and picnic spots in the surrounding area. Colossal Cave is now united with the La Posta Quemada Ranch, a working cattle ranch since the 1870s, to form the 2,400-acre Colossal Cave Mountain Park.
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