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Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentAfternoon view of the Big House from the southwest.
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
For Kids

Welcome to the Casa Grande Ruins For Kids pages!

 

Junior Ranger Program

 

What is the National Park Service? What does it mean to be a Ranger? Who used to live here? What was left behind? Bring the whole family and explore Casa Grande Ruins National Monument with our Junior Ranger activities booklet. When you've completed your booklet, you'll receive a junior Ranger Badge. more...

The Hohokam grew corn using a sophisticated irrigation system.  

Did You Know?
Farmers have grown crops in the Salt and Gila River valleys for over 2000 years. The Hohokam produced corn, squash, beans, and cotton by creating a flood irrigation system with over 1000 miles of canals.
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Last Updated: September 20, 2006 at 09:35 EST