About This BlogThe Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail connects history, culture, and outdoor recreation from Nogales, Arizona to the San Francisco Bay Area. This newsletter brings communities and partners together along the 1,200-mile route. Follow along to learn about news, events, and accomplishments along the Anza Trail. New - Trail Maps of Southern Arizona
November 30, 2018
A new map of Southern Arizona from Tucson to Nogales highlights the cultural, natural, recreation, and historic resources associated with the Anza Expedition. El Corrido de Anza: A Musical Narrative of the Anza Trail
November 26, 2018
The National Park Service and Los Cenzontles Productions is proud to announce the release of “El Corrido de Anza”. Join us and take a musical journey of the Anza Expedition. Southern California Landscapes along the Anza Trail
October 29, 2018
As part of Trails 50, the National Park Service is working with the Friends of Griffith Park to install two new outdoor interpretive exhibits along the Anza Recreation Trail. These will be part of the improvements happening along the recreation trail in Griffith Park. Celebrating Pima County!
October 25, 2018
Celebrating Pima County and the certification of 47 miles of trail and 6 trailheads as official components of the Juan Baustista de Anza National Historic Trail and the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System! Digital Experience: The Anza Trail in Imperial County
April 26, 2018
Join us as we follow the Anza Expedition from the Yuma Crossing through the Colorado Desert in Baja California and Imperial County! This Story Map Cascade shows off some of the best opportunities to experience a landscape similar to what the expedition would have seen as they traveled through. On the Trail: Lucy's Warbler Nestboxes - Bringing Birds Home
April 02, 2018
The Tucson Audubon has been working in along the Anza Trail near Tubac, Arizona. Read about their Lucy's nestbox study first year report. Passport to Your National Trails
March 08, 2018
Golden Gate Bridge Volunteer Lenna Saleh shares her experience of serendipitously learning about the Anza Trail via the Passport to Your National Parks program and her road trip to visit all (but two) of the passport stamp locations. She reflects on learning about the expedition, California's history, and the varied landscapes of the trail. Afro-Latinos in Early California
February 22, 2018
Introduction to Afro-Latino presence and contributions to Early California. Two Leaders, One Trail: Anza and Font; Leadership and Duty
February 13, 2018
In February the National Park Service is exploring stories and inspiration from leaders and about leadership. In this article, Anza Society member, Ronald Quinn, Ph.D. explores two of the leaders of the 1775-76 colonizing expedition and the motivations behind their leadership. VOLUNTEERS WANTED for the Anza Trail Color Guard
January 25, 2018
Anza Trail Color Guard president is recruiting for volunteers! Learn more about what our living historians do as interpreters of the Anza Trail. Where's the Visitors Center?
January 11, 2018
An introduction to the many components of the Anza Trail and how to find where to visit. |
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