Little Boquillas

HIKE BEYOND THE LITTLE BOQUILLAS RANCH

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike on the San Pedro Trail south of the Fairbank Schoolhouse. We will pass the Little Boquillas Ranch, then eventually branch off to visit a "relic of the past" (okay, some of you know what it is) and have lunch by the river. On the way back feel free to explore the ranch.  The hike is approximately 7 miles roundtrip on an old dirt road with minor elevation changes. HOWEVER, I've been told that the last part of the hike is overgrown so be prepared! Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon. Meet Jan 14 at 9am by the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool. Free. For more information contact Sandy at 520-353-5124 or slajudice@yahoo.com.

If you are planning to meet at the trailhead, meet around 9:45 in the parking lot across the road from the Fairbank Schoolhouse on SR82 (by the corrals). 

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BACKTRACK - Fort Bowie

15 of us had a fine old time on the Fort Bowie hike. We viewed the cemetery, stagecoach stop, other ruins and Apache Springs on the way to the fort. At the fort a Park Service Ranger gave us a tour of what is left of Fort Bowie and gave us some interesting information about its history. After that tour, most Mule Teamers relaxed in chairs on the porch of the Visitor’s Center, but they were persuaded to leave their comfortable spots and proceed back to the trailhead via the high trail that gave us good views of the Fort and the other sites in the area. It was a lengthy drive to get there, but well worth it.  - Molly

More photos are at muleteam.shutterfly.com (see Sidetrack)

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SIDETRACK - Muleteam Photos to Disappear

I was recently informed by Shutterfly: "If you are a user of Shutterfly Share Sites, please be aware that Shutterfly will be discontinuing the Share Sites service in March". I contacted them and confirmed that soon our shutterfly page with 23 years of Muleteam photos will disappear forever! I feel personally betrayed by this company.

I am uncertain how to save and continue this historic collection, so if anyone has a suggestion please let me know at larryjmilam@gmail.com. Meanwhile, anyone interested in viewing what's there and downloading favorite photos go to muleteam.shutterfly.com.

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023 - Need more hikes Jan-Feb

JANUARY
21 - Galena to Warren to Gold Gulch with Elizabeth
28

FEBRUARY
4
11
18 - Laura's Loop & City Trail in the Mule Mtns with Laura
25 - Guindani Canyon in the Whetstone Mountains with Monica

MARCH
4 - Fairbank and riverside picnic with Doug
11 - Mural Hill in the Mule Mtns with Larry
18 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
25

APRIL
1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
7-8 - Chiricahua overnight at Turkey Creek with Carol
15 - Parker Canyon Lake and wine tasting with Doug
22 - Wood Canyon Plus with Lindsay Susan and Deb
29

MAY
6 - Palominas San Pedro hike and farewell picnic with Ken