Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness (15100934866)

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Summary[edit] Description: The 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is 120 miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in Graham and Pinal counties. The wilderness includes the 11-mile long Aravaipa Canyon, as well as, the surrounding tablelands and nine side canyons. Within the colorful 1,000-foot canyon walls, outstanding scenery, wildlife, and rich history are all protected. Seven species of native desert fish, desert bighorn sheep, and over 200 species of birds live among shady cottonwoods along the perennial waters of Aravaipa Creek. Photo credit: Bob Wick, BLM For more photos of the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, visit: www.flickr.com/photos/mypubliclands/sets/72157634865381907/ For more information about the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, visit: www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/wildareas/ara... Date: 13 January 2010, 16:56. Source: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. Author: Bureau of Land Management.