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Cave Creek Canyon and the Chiricahua Mountains are known worldwide as
the province of the birdwatcher. They are also recognized as having some
of the greatest varieties of species of insects, mammals, reptiles and
plants in all the U.S.
The uniqueness of the area results from a rare combination of geological
factors. From the top of Mount Chiricahua to the entrance to the
Canyon, all of the recognized ecological zones from Mexico to Hudson
Bay, Canada are represented. Thus, the unique biotic diversity of this
small area is concentrated within a few miles. |
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The B&B:
One and one-half miles into Cave Creek Canyon is Birders' B&B located
along Cave Creek, a rich riparian area. Cave Creek Canyon is known as
the location of the Elegant Trogon and for its abundant bird life.
Towering above Birders' B&B are the soaring rhyolite pinnacles and peaks
of the Canyon. On the Canyon floor, the B&B is located amidst 10 acres
of huge Oak, Sycamore, Juniper, and Arizona Cypress that must have been
old when the Chiricahua Apaches roamed these mountains. Cave Creek runs
through the property that is surrounded on three sides by the Coronado
National Forest with its wilderness area.
Quiet privacy is a prime offering in the separate 1930s stone guesthouse
that has been renovated, Southwestern style. There are just two
spacious rooms, each with private baths and patios, private phones with
modem setups. Both rooms are located close to Cave Creek. One room
has a comfortable queen-sized bed, sofa bed, shower and dressing
room. The other is a handicapped accessible studio apartment with
queen-sized bed, king-sized sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, large bath
with jacuzzi, and fireplace. |
