| Create your own Arizona day trip | | | | border.Father Kino was one of the first |
| experience!Whether you wish to plan a trip to | | | | Europeans to visit this region. He visited |
| see nature and wildlife, learn about the | | | | the Pima Indians in 1695. In 1833, the |
| history of the southwest or just want to get | | | | Mexican government granted Tomas and Ignacio |
| away from it all Arizona has a variety of | | | | Ortiz. They soon gained ownership where the |
| places to see and things to do that will | | | | brothers built the Aribac Ranch and raised |
| interest any recreational adventurer.Day | | | | cattle and horses.In 1856, the Ortiz brothers |
| trips make a refreshing break from the chaos | | | | sold the land to the Sonora Exploring and |
| of the daily routine. They can also be cheap, | | | | Mining Company and the ranch soon became an |
| since many of the areas are distant from the | | | | active mining community. But when the mines |
| city.Arizona features a surprising range of | | | | closed the area was largely abandoned.Charles |
| terrain that includes desert, grassy lowlands | | | | Poston acquired the property in 1870 then |
| and vegetated mountain regions. The climate | | | | transferred his rights to the Arivaca Land |
| found across the state also shows much | | | | and Cattle Company. The U.S. Government did |
| variety. And you don't have to travel far to | | | | not recognize the title so the land was |
| appreciate this assortment of scenery. In the | | | | declared public property.Today, Arivaca is |
| summer you can take a break in the cool, | | | | the home of about eight cattle ranches. The |
| nearby hills, while the lower lying areas are | | | | region is ideal for cattle grazing and |
| more popular in the winter months.Arivaca is | | | | orchards. The town has a community center, |
| in Southern Arizona. The community is 56 | | | | two tennis courts, two softball fields and a |
| miles southwest of Tucson on Interstate 19 | | | | library. |
| approximately 11 miles from the Mexico | | | | |