Cities and Related Organizations

Cochise County - A good overview of the hidden "treasures" awaiting tourists and residents alike
http://www.explorecochise.com/

City of Benson - Information on the city, event calendar, building codes
http://www.cityofbenson.com/

Benson Visitor Center - Access to information on many of the points of interest in and around Benson.
http://bensonvisitorcenter.com/

Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce - Chamber and community events, list of Chamber member companies
http://www.bensonchamberaz.com/

City of Bisbee - The "Queen of the Copper Camps" city government site. http://www.cityofbisbee.com/

Discover Bisbee is a site with information for tourists to Bisbee. A hint when you visit… wear stout walking shoes!
http://www.discoverbisbee.com/

City of Sierra Vista
http://www.ci.sierra-vista.az.us/

Sierra Vista Visitor Information
http://www.visitsierravista.com/index.php

City of Tombstone - The Town too Tough to Die's city web site
http://www.cityoftombstone.com/

Tombstone Chamber of Commerce - Event information
http://www.tombstone.org/

City of Willcox - The birthplace of Rex Allen
http://www.cityofwillcox.org/index.asp

Willcox Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
http://www.willcoxchamber.com/

Culture & History

The Amerind Foundation - A museum of Native American archaeology, art, history, and culture
http://www.amerind.org/

Cochise Stronghold - This site, maintained by a local Bed & Breakfast, presents some of the history of this famous Chiricahua Apache
http://www.cochisestronghold.com/

Gammons Gulch - A new Old West ghost town and movie set just north of Benson. Built by hand using old materials by Jay Gammons. Check regarding reservations during summer months. http://wwwGammonsGulch.com/

Holy Trinity Monastery - An Olivetan Benedictine Monastery in St. David that has two festivals each year. There is also an RV park, bookstore, gift shop and art gallery.
http"//www.HolyTrinityMonastery.org/

Nature, Hiking, biking, horseback riding and other outdoor activities

San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area - contains over 58,000 acres of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border (United States and Mexico) and St. David, Arizona.
http://www.blm.gov/az/nca/spnca/spnca-info.htm
And also...
http://www.mtnvisions.com/Aurora/spedrnca.html

Kartchner Caverns State Park - Information and on-line reservation form for cavern tours and additional information on park facilities, hiking trails and more.
http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/kartchner.html
Also visit the “Friends of Kartchner Caverns at http://www.explorethecaverns.com/

Colossal Cave - Want more spelunking? Colossal Cave is a dormant cave filled with history.
http://www.colossalcave.com/welcome.html

Muleshoe Ranch Cooperative Management Area - Fantastic hikers' paradise with trails, vistas, wildlife and birds. If not into camping, lodging is available
http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/art1971.html

Ramsey Canyon Preserve - A Nature Conversancy property were over 400 species of plants and 170 species of birds can be found in and nearby the preserve
http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/art1973.html

Wings over Willcox - See Sandhill Cranes as they nest for the winter in the Willcox Playa
http://www.wingsoverwillcox.com/

Parker Canyon Lake - This medium-sized lake is located in rolling hill country surrounded by distant mountains. It offers a number of recreational possibilities for those willing to drive the long but well maintained dirt roads that lead to it. For those who like to fish, Parker Canyon Lake offers both cold and warm water species, including stocked rainbow trout and resident bass, sunfish, and catfish.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/forest/recreation/lakes/parker_lake.shtml

Unique Places to Stay

Schools and Education

Benson School District - School and school event information including sports calendar.
http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us/

Bisbee School District - School info and individual school web sites.
http://www.busd.k12.az.us/index.html

Sierra Vista Schools - School and school event information, employment opportunities and other news.
http://sierravistapublicschools.com/

Tombstone Unified School District - More school information covering the Tombstone area; bus routes, school budget, and more.
http://www.tombstone.k12.az.us/

Willcox School District - School information including links to various Willcox and Cochise County organizations.
http://www.willcox.k12.az.us/links.htm

Cochise Community College - An excellent community college offering over 120 programs of study with facilities in Benson, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Willcox and an on-line campus.
http://www.cochise.cc.az.us/

Recreation

Turquoise Hills Family Golf Center (Benson) - An 18 hole, par 58 "executive course" set in the gently rolling hills of the San Pedro River Valley behind Vermilion Realty's Benson office. The facility includes a restaurant and bar. And the site has a calendar of events.
http://www.turquoisehills.com/

San Pedro Golf Course (Benson) - Enjoy the beautiful views from this 18 hole, par 72 course that winds through mesquite woods along the San Pedro and through small canyon like settings.
http://www.sanpedrogolf.com/

Medical

Benson Hospital - emergency services, surgery, long term care and rehab
http://www.bensonhospital.org/

Copper Queen Community Hospital
http://www.cqch.org/

Sierra Vista Regional Health Center
http://www.svrhc.org/

Real Estate Education

Hogan School of Real Estate - complete course work leading to a license as either salesperson or broker as well as continuing education.
http://hoganschool.com/