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Saguaro National Park is divided into two districts, the Rincon Mountain District (Saguaro East) and the Tucson Mountain District (Saguaro West). Both districts are about 15 miles from Tucson, Arizona. This National Park covers about 130 square miles and preserves the giant saguaro cactus and the Sonoran Desert environment. The saguaro cactus has often been used as the symbol of the American Southwest, yet it grows only in southern Arizona, along the Colorado River in California, and in the northern Mexican state of Sonora. This cactus can live more than 150 years and reach heights over 50 feet. It is also believed that the Sonoran Desert surpasses all other North American deserts in the variety of life forms found within it. There are more than 50 types of cacti, bushes, trees, ocotillo, and wild flowers. Birds abound, along with other desert animals such as rattlesnakes, jackrabbits, tortoise, lizards, cactus mice, javelinas, kangaroo rats, and many others. |
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| Pros: | "One of our countries prime desert experiences." | | Cons: | "Summer Midday temperatures can reach over 100 degrees F." | | In A Nutshell: | "A great place for hiking and exploring the desert, during Arizona’s cooler months." |
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atufft Sun Apr 22, 2007 07:05 UTC
Thanks for the photos and tips. It's been many many years since I've been here, and I would like to go back during a winter trip maybe. | hindu1936 Sat Mar 25, 2006 07:42 UTC
Once again, your comments have been insightful, and your phtos more than just another tourist shot. Thanks for all of them | matcrazy1 Tue Apr 26, 2005 17:54 UTC
Beautiful pictures and excellent, charming writings... thank you very much for refreshing my great memories :-) | Alphons Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:36 UTC
Very nice page with beautiful pics, greetings Alphons... |
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