Sunday in The Park -- Ranching Across the Cienegas August 7 at Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Vail AZ Free presentation, ranch tour and much more at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. In the late 1800s the Empire Ranch encompassed most of Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties and stretched into New Mexico. Today’s Empire Ranch and La Posta Quemada are remnants of that former greatness. Find out how the Empire Ranch played a role in shaping our modern day area. Many historical photos to view. Presented by Gail Corkhill of the Empire Ranch Foundation and Sharon Hunt “Families of the Empire Ranch and La Posta Quemada Ranch” from 2:00-3:00 pm. Walking tour of La Posta Quemada Ranch 3:00-4:00 pm. Colossal Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ Event is free. Park entrance fee is $5.00/car (up to 6 people). info@colossalcave.com or 520.647.PARK Presented in conjunction with Empire Ranch Foundation. Find out about their August 6 event, “Ranching Heritage Saturday at Empire Ranch” at 888.364.2829 or admin@EmpireRanchFoundation.org. They’re having guided tours, special interest presentations, hands-on activities for kids plus an old-fashioned ice cream social with fruit cobbler. $5 suggested donation