Coronado National Memorial

Each year the pink-throated morning glories bloom during monsoon season in the grasslands
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They encountered rich traditions and brought new technologies. The resulting collision and combination of cultures reverberates today.
Map showing location of park.
Firefighter walking through the smoke at Coronado National Memorial.
Yaqui Fire Contained at Coronado National Memorial
The Yaqui Fire at Coronado National Memorial was contained on the evening of Sunday, May 17, 2026. The fire remains at 61 acres, with very little visible smoke and minimal fire activity.
Air support at Coronado National Memorial
Firefighters Responding to Yaqui Fire at Coronado National Memorial
HEREFORD, Ariz. — Interagency wildland firefighters are responding to the Yaqui Fire, reported on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:17 p.m. The fire is located within Coronado National Memorial near Montezuma Pass.
Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance
Photo by NPS Photo / D. Bly
A brilliant red bird in a tree
Photo by NPS Photo
Two cavers inspect a series of calcite cave formations
Photo by NPS Photo
Sun setting over the San Rafael Valley with a cane cholla in the foreground.
Photo by NPS Volunteer Ron Stewart
Pink morning glories with mountain and grasslands
Photo by NPS Photo / D. Bly
Rocky trail along a hillside with a tall stock of a blooming yucca.
Photo by NPS