Things To Do
Portal is known as the Yosemite of Arizona and is world-famous for its birds. Cave Creek Canyon is an old-growth forest known for its biodiversity, including the North American Jaguar. The mountains are sky islands, meaning they support six different types of ecosystems. Portal, AZ and Rodeo, NM are both a true Bortle 1 location, meaning darkest possible skies for stargazing. There is endless beauty to enjoy!
Sky Islands Grill & Grocery
37 Portal Road, Rodeo, NM 88056
Restaurant and grocery store with beautiful mountain views.
Portal Peak Lodge Store & Cafe
2358 South Rock House Road, Portal, AZ 85632
Wonderful restaurant at the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon.
Chiricahua National Monument
12856 East Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643
Chiricahua National Monument is slated to be America's next National Park!
Cave Creek Nature Trail
42 Forest Rd, San Simon, AZ 85632
Quick 2 mile, relatively flat, hike. You will definitely see wildlife!
For all the days along the way