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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
For Teachers
 

The Anza Trail can be used as a teaching tool in a classroom. Students can experience the stories of the men, women, and children traveling along the trail route in 1776.

Curriculum Materials - 3rd-4th grade and high school lesson plans. Meet either California, Arizona, or national standards for different curriculums. Free!

Junior Ranger Program - Classes can have some fun and learn more about the 1775-76 Spanish colonial expedition led by Juan Bautista de Anza. Students become expedition members and earn a National Park Service Junior Ranger badge (maintained by South Coast Railroad Museum).

Web de Anza: Teacher's Center - Resources available for teachers to share lesson plans and use resources on Web de Anza.

 

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Anza Trail Guide
Use this guide to plan your visit along the Anza Trail
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Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach
Send Us Your News!
If you have news to share about the Anza Trail, send it to us.
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NPS Arrowhead - Visit other NPS sites along the trail
National Park Service Sites
Visit other National Park Service sites along the Anza Trail
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The Anza Trail stretches from Nogales, Arizona to San Francisco, California  

Did You Know?
18th century Spanish military captain Juan Bautista de Anza, who made the Anza Trail, was called 'Anza' when alive. About 100 years ago, someone mistakenly started calling him 'De' Anza. Use of the incorrect 'De Anza' name is rampant across the southwest on schools, parks, streets, and businesses.
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Last Updated: October 02, 2008 at 20:04 EST