Saguaro National Park

Established in 1933, Saguaro National Monument was the first federal monument created to protect a specific plant. President Bill Clinton confirmed this mission in 1994 when he signed a bill establishing Saguaro National Park. What’s so special about this cactus, now an iconic symbol of the West? For starters, its habitat is limited to the Sonoran Desert, which stretches across southern Arizona, southeastern California and northern Mexico. Slow-growers, saguaros take 50 to 80 years to reach a height of 10ft, so they’re not quickly replaced. The white saguaro blossom, the state flower, lives less than 24 hours.

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  • Saguaro National Park (East)

    Saguaro National Park (East)

    Saguaro National Park

    Also known as the Rincon Mountain District, the eastern section of the glorious Saguaro National Park has a visitor center 15 miles east of downtown…

  • Saguaro National Park (West)

    Saguaro National Park (West)

    Saguaro National Park

    Also known as the Tucson Mountain District, the smaller, western section of the glorious Saguaro National Park is perhaps slightly ahead of its eastern…

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