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https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations Photo by Alan Nyiri Photo by Murray Bolesta Who We Are The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education cente…
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https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/hours-map-directions/The Empire Ranch Headquarters is magnificently situated in the high Sonoran Desert and rolling grasslands of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), located just 50 miles southeast of Tucson, and 10 miles north of Sonoita. The Empire Ranch Headquarters buildings and outdoor areas are open daily to visitors from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Contact Center and Gift Shop, located on the west side of the Empire Ranch House, is open mos…
- Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/For all general inquiries about Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA) including group activities, permits or general land use, call Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office, (520) 258-7200, located at 3201 E. Universal Way, Tucson, AZ 85756. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Information is also provided on the BLM Las Cienegas NCA website. Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA…
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https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/attractions/The Sonoita, Elgin & Patagonia communities make up what is locally known as the “Mountain Empire.” Located in the heart of Arizona’s Wine Country at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the Sonoita plain is surrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges – the Santa Ritas, Whetstones, Huachucas, and Canelo Hills. Considered high desert grassland, Sonoita is extraordinarily beautiful with rolling hills, lush grasslands, Arizona ash and oak trees, and colorful w…
- Empire Ranch History
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https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/overview/The historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for almost 150 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families, two corporations, and finally by the federal government on behalf of the general public. Its history is briefly summarized below by ownership era. Vail Era (1876-1928) The Empire Ranch was originally established in the 1860’s as a homestead ranch of 160 acres with a flat topped four-roo…
- Video Gallery
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/about/video-gallery/Celebration of Western Culture at the 140 year old Empire Ranch in Southeastern Arizona Exploring the County Line: Empire Ranch Historic Empire Ranch: A Virtual Tour Historic Empire Ranch: We’ll Be Back Empire Ranch – Cinema History, 2019 Arizona’s Empire Ranch: A Prominent Past and Promising Future, 2019 Video about Walter L. Vail, shown at his induction into the Hall of Great Westerners, 4/14/2018 Empire Ranch Drone Video by Pete Sterling (4/…
- Movies Filmed at the Ranch
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/movies/Many well-known western movies and TV series were filmed on or near the Empire Ranch. They include (in alphabetical order): 3:10 to Yuma, Glenn Ford, Van Heflin (1957, Delmar Daves) A Star Is Born, Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson (1976, Frank Pierson) Another Man, Another Chance, James Caan, Geneviève Bujold, Francis Huster (1977, Claude Lelouch) Bonanza, Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, several shows (1959-73 TV series, various di…