Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Journey to the Chiricahua Mountains, often called the “Wonderland of Rocks,” to explore the Echo Canyon Grottos and Natural Bridge trails. Towering hoodoos, narrow passages and delicate stone structures create a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and millions of years of erosion, offering hikers a truly surreal experience.
Learn how easily these geological features can be damaged and why staying on trails, limiting contact and respecting closures are critical to their preservation. As geology, history and environmental conservation blend, we highlight the ongoing effort to protect the Chiricahuas’ unique formations while still allowing people to explore and connect with these extraordinary landscapes.
In this episode:
0:24 Introduction
1:29 Echo Canyon Grottos: alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/echo-canyon-grottoes
8:42 Rescued black bears
13:18 Sunset at Massai Point
16:09 Chiricahua Natural Bridge: alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/chiricahua-natural-bridge-trail
24:19 Happy Earth Month!
For all things Earth Month, including the new Deep Look episode on fireflies, check out the PBS Earth Month playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4&si=jM-xGkMIsdw2vLIV
youtu.be/fbuJSmpxiNY?si=E9y7XFpHf6JaDCeZ
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Trail Mix'd is made possible through generous support from:
Sue & Bill Ahearn
Whitfill Nursery @whitfillnursery
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SRP @SRPConnect
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and viewers like you.
Journey to the Chiricahua Mountains, often called the “Wonderland of Rocks,” to explore the Echo Canyon Grottos and Natural Bridge trails. Towering hoodoos, narrow passages and delicate stone structures create a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and millions of years of erosion, offering hikers a truly surreal experience.
Learn how easily these geological features can be damaged and why staying on trails, limiting contact and respecting closures are critical to their preservation. As geology, history and environmental conservation blend, we highlight the ongoing effort to protect the Chiricahuas’ unique formations while still allowing people to explore and connect with these extraordinary landscapes.
In this episode:
0:24 Introduction
1:29 Echo Canyon Grottos: alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/echo-canyon-grottoes
8:42 Rescued black bears
13:18 Sunset at Massai Point
16:09 Chiricahua Natural Bridge: alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/chiricahua-natural-bridge-trail
24:19 Happy Earth Month!
For all things Earth Month, including the new Deep Look episode on fireflies, check out the PBS Earth Month playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4&si=jM-xGkMIsdw2vLIV
youtu.be/fbuJSmpxiNY?si=E9y7XFpHf6JaDCeZ
Connect with us:
Learn more about Trail Mix'd and sign up for Arizona PBS newsletters: azpbs.org/trailmixd
Arizona PBS on Instagram: instagram.com/arizonapbs
Arizona PBS on Facebook: facebook.com/arizonapbs
Use Trail Mix'd in the classroom: az.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/trail-mixd
Support our work: azpbs.org/donatenow
Trail Mix'd is made possible through generous support from:
Sue & Bill Ahearn
Whitfill Nursery @whitfillnursery
Linkous Group linkousgroup.com
SRP @SRPConnect
Arizona Lottery @arizonalottery
Banner Sports Medicine @bannerhealth
and viewers like you.
