Beautiful 2,400-acre desert park, on the National Historic Register, showcasing Colossal Cave and La Posta Quemada Ranch. Daily tours highlight Colossal Cave’s crystal formations, historical exhibits, and displays of prehistoric Indian artifacts. The 130-year-old working Ranch features a library and museums exploring the natural and human history of the Park.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Tours have been taken in the Cave since 1923. The current owners have been here since 1956.
What is your primary product or service?
Cave tours, trail rides, Cowboy Cookouts, picnicking, hiking
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
In the tourism business all my life
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Colossal Cave is truly ancient, much older than most caves, and it was formed in a very different way from most caves; also it is currently dormant, which means it is a comfortable, dry 70° year-round. The Park is on the National Register of Historic Places because of the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and occupation by the prehistoric Hohokam Indians. It is also uniquely located both geologically and geographically, which results in an abundance of animal and plant life, much of it different from other areas of the Sonoran Desert.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One; no
Provide detailed directions to your location
From I-10, take Exit #279 (Vail-Wentworth), go north on Colossal Cave Road. Colossal Cave Road will veer onto Pistol Hill Road in about five miles. Follow Pistol Hill Road another mile to Old Spanish Trail. Turn right, and follow Old Spanish Trail a quarter mile to the Park entrance. Or take 22nd Street or Broadway east to Old Spanish Trail and turn south. Follow Old Spanish Trail about 15 miles to the Park entrance.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Which areas do you service?
We have guests from all over the United States and the world
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Martie Maierhauser
What are your hours of operation?
March 16-September 15: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September 16-March 15: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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