Ramsey Canyon Christmas Bird Count regularly has one of the highest inland species totals in the U.S. with over 150 species. Lowland sites such as the San Pedro River and Sulphur Springs Valley support the greatest variety of wintering birds. Eerie spires of rhyolite are the park's biggest attraction, but wildlife is also abundant here. Watch for Zone-tailed Hawks soaring high above the formations and Hepatic Tanagers in the lush forests of the canyon bottoms. Allow at least a day to see the National Monument.
Hiking trails are spectacular.
Further east, will take you past the Southwestern Research Station, a research facility of the American Museum of Natural History. Visitors are welcome to observe the station's hummingbird feeders, but please remember this is a scientific facility with research in progress. Portal is the next stop with a cafe and limited groceries. LN gas until the Interstate. To make the return circle to Sunglow, you can back track to Paradise and continue on the San Simon-Paradise Rd.