Sky Island is the term given to 
mountain systems here in the Southwest. The Dragoons and the Chirichahuas are prime examples. They stick up in the sky in this dry, warm place and present a cool, wetter environment for this area. The flora and fauna in this place are completely different from the surrounding area. Sky islands present an oasis for us to explore and enjoy.
mountain systems here in the Southwest. The Dragoons and the Chirichahuas are prime examples. They stick up in the sky in this dry, warm place and present a cool, wetter environment for this area. The flora and fauna in this place are completely different from the surrounding area. Sky islands present an oasis for us to explore and enjoy.
Such a place is the Chiricahua Mountains of SE Arizona. The mountains are the sky island and the Chiricahua National Monument is a gem in the middle. If you ever get a chance to visit, do so. You will not regret it. I have given you a few pictures.
They do not come close to showing what the place is like, but enjoy anyway. 
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