KEEPING RESOLUTIONS IN COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA

The new year is traditionally a time for reflection and resolution, where one makes personal promises to keep up the good practices, change undesired ones, accomplish personal goals, or otherwise improve themselves. Here are a few of the most popular resolutions, and tips on how Cochise County, Arizona can help you stick to your annual goals.

GET HEALTHIER

Whether hiking, biking or climbing, Cochise County offers plenty of ways to get your heart pumping. Hike some of Bisbee’s thousands of Heritage Stairs—staircases often substitute for sidewalks on hills of this old mining town. Or go rock-hopping on the massive boulders at Cochise Stronghold, once a refuge for the famous Apache Indian leader, Cochise. Later, give your taste buds a workout as you savor a flight of wines at one of the many tasting rooms in Willcox, which grows 79 percent of Arizona’s wine grapes.

GET IN THE MOMENT

Shift your focus from Twitter to “tweety.” Birding hot spots, events and tours offer potential sightings of more than 400 species of birds. Continue your mindfulness into the night. With comfortable temperatures and clear skies, Cochise County is ideal for stargazing. It’s no wonder it’s home to two International Dark Skies Parks.

GET MORE CULTURED

Savor the culinary rainbow from German to Japanese, cowboy fare to that of Mexican Heritage. Cuisine is just the beginning of your adventure in Douglas, which shares its southern border with Agua Prieta, Sonora, where the beauty and heritage of Northern Mexico blend seamlessly. Discover the finest curios, handmade jewelry, pottery, woven blankets, home furnishings, and more… on both sides of the border.

GET STARTED

By February, more than 80 percent of people have already broken their resolutions. This year, set your fear of failure aside. Whether you resolve to experience new traditions, find adventure, spend time with your family, or just relax more, head to southeast Arizona and GET REAL in Cochise County. Begin your adventure at ExploreCochise.com!