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Old Post Cemetery

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About

Has the graves of US Army Cavalry and Buffalo Soldiers, who fought in the Apache Wars, as well as several Apache scouts and their wives. Gravestones marked 'Unknown' are for victims of Apache attacks who were too badly mutilated to identify.

Map of Old Post Cemetery

More sights nearby

Reservoir Hill Overlook
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Has good views over the Fort and the neighboring Whetstone Mountains.
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US Army Intelligence Museum
See
Hours
Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM
Price
Free
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Fort Huachuca Museum
See
Has a small gift shop.
Hours
Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM
Price
Free
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Outdoor activities

Buffalo Corral Riding Stables
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Has horses to rent to individuals or groups by the hour. Also offers guided horseback riding excursions as well as riding lessons. Note: as this facility is located on Fort Huachuca, visitors must comply with admission requirements as outlined above under 'See'.
Hours
Thu-Sun 9AM-3PM; last ride begins at 2:45
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Festivals and events

Cochise College Rodeo
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An annual two-day event showcasing bronc and bull riding, steer wrestling and roping, and barrel racing.
Hours
1st full weekend in March: on Sat gates open at noon and rodeo begins at 1PM, on Sun rodeo begins at 10:30AM
Price
$8 at the gate, $6 advanced purchase (Yardley Community Center, Safeway, and Cochise College campuses), free (active military personnel, children under 5)
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Garden Canyon
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A lovely place for hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. Follow the road up the canyon to see Apache (ca. 1700 CE) and Hohokam (ca. 400-1250 CE) pictographs in two different sites. The pictographs are protected behind fences, so they're easy to find.
Hours
Daylight hours
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Sources and licences

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