Day Trip 2 itinerary

Day Trip Adventures in Casa Grande

Experience an exhilarating Day 2 of your Casa Grande journey, stopping by Caywood Farms, soaring through the skies at SkyDive Arizona and SkyVenture Arizona, discovering the beauty of Picacho Peak State Park, and getting up close with ostriches at the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch.

Caywood Farms

Start your day with a farm tour at Caywood Farms. (Call to schedule your tour before planning your day.) Take Florence Boulevard east past Interstate 10, where it becomes Highway 287. Caywood Farms is a fourth-generation, family-operated farming business, located at 841 E. Highway 287. The fascinating and informative tours provide a unique view of crops, from seed to harvest and give an insider’s view of the agricultural industry that was one of the principal economic drivers in the development of Casa Grande and Pinal County. To learn more about the seasonal tours, or to schedule your tour, call (520) 560-1119 or visit caywoodfarms.com.

SkyDive Arizona

Get ready for adventure by driving east on I-10 from Casa Grande first thing in the morning, when you are most energetic and ready for discovery. Take a 15-mile drive to SkyDive Arizona and SkyVenture Arizona in Eloy (Exit 198 east from I -10 to Tumbleweed Road, north on Tumbleweed).

At SkyDive Arizona jump from a plane at 13,000 feet above the Casa Grande Valley for an incredible buzz you’ll be talking about for years. Or, if you’re afraid of heights, try the exciting wind-chamber indoor skydiving for all ages at speeds up to 120 mph at SkyVenture Arizona. Or, just enjoy being a spectator from the Bent Prop Saloon.

The beautiful desert scenery of the Picacho State Recreation Area in Imperial County, California.

Picacho Peak State Park

Continuing east, on Interstate 10 headed toward Tucson, you cannot help but notice the monolithic 1,500-foot Picacho Peak at Exit 219. Picacho Peak State Park was the site of a significant Civil War battle fought in Arizona. The battle was re-enacted in March for many years. The park also offers two trails for those who want to see the majestic views of the Casa Grande Valley. One trail is more leisurely and the other is steeper and recommended for more experienced hikers. Stop at the ranger station on-site for more information or call (520) 466-3183.

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

As you leave the State Park, stay on the east frontage road to your right. You will soon be at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch. Visitors (aka kids of all ages) can feed the ostrich, emus and deer, view the Lorikeet Forest, and purchase unique items to commemorate your visit, from the open market located at the same site. Visit www.roostercogburn.com to learn more.