Kartchner Caverns: History and Preservation Kartchner Caverns State Park is home to one of the best preserved, publicly accessible caves in the world. The cave system lies beneath the foothills of the Whetstone Mountains near Benson, Arizona, just south of Tucson and along the route to the historic towns of Bisbee and Tombstone. The caverns … Continue reading Kartchner Caverns State Park: Tours, Camping, and Tips