Information, Saguaro National Park

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A staple of the Sonoran Desert, saguaros are the tallest cactus in the world!

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Located west and east of Tucson, Ariz., the two units of Saguaro National Park protect deserts inhabited by 1.6 million saguaro cactuses, the iconic multi-limbed giants of the Southwest.

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Vehicle entrance into the park is limited to daylight hours, but you can walk or bike in 24 hours a day.

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An entrance fee is required for the park.

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Saguaro National Park is open 364 days a year, making any time a terrific time to visit.

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Saguaro National Park is easily accessible from Tucson, since the park surrounds the city.

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Food and drink aren't available within the park.

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Cell phone service within the park can be spotty.

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There's plenty of backcountry to explore within Saguaro National Park -- nearly 58,000 acres, in fact!

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Temperatures in the Sonoran Desert can vary from the low 50s in the winter to the low 100s in the summer.

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With the Sonoran Desert's vast open spaces, it's important to make safety a priority during a visit to the park.

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Leashed pets are more than welcome in the park, but only in designated areas.

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Saguaro National Park welcomes all visitors to enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.

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Saguaro National Park is divided into two districts, with the city of Tucson, Ariz., in the middle.

Activities

It's easy to get a feel for the beauty of Saguaro National Park without leaving your car.

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Set off on two feet to experience the majestic Sonoran Desert.

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It's easy to get off the beaten path and set off on a wilderness hike, day tripping or overnight.

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Get on your bike and ride at Saguaro National Park -- but on designated routes only.

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Visiting the park on horseback gives you a different perspective of the Sonoran Desert landscape.

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Camping is permitted in six designated campgrounds within the Saguaro Wilderness Area in Saguaro National Park.

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Ranger-led programs are held throughout the year, but taper off a bit during the summer months.

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Junior Ranger -- and Not So Junior Ranger -- programs await the park's younger visitors.

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Answers to some questions commonly asked of Saguaro National Park rangers.

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Throughout the year, Saguaro National Park hosts many recurring events.

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Though Saguaro National Park was established in 1933, its history goes back much further.

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The most spectacular of all plant life found in the park is the saguaro cactus.

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In this desert environment, adaptable wildlife remains abundant.

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Camping is permitted in six designated campgrounds within the Saguaro Wilderness Area in Saguaro National Park.

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Not the park, the cactus!