Saguaro

Rising from the Sonoran Desert on either side of Tucson, Saguaro National Park protects a landscape defined by towering saguaro cacti, rugged mountain ranges, and wide desert valleys glowing with warm light. The park is split into two distinct districts—Tucson Mountain District (West) and Rincon Mountain District (East)—that together showcase the full ecological range of the Sonoran Desert, from low desert plains to pine-dotted mountain slopes. In spring, the desert bursts into color with blooming wildflowers, while summer monsoons bring dramatic skies and renewed life. Quiet and rich with desert character, Saguaro National Park offers one of the most iconic Southwestern landscapes in the National Park System. Read more . . .