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Bottled water no longer for sale in Saguaro National Park
Water bottle filling stations have been installed at both visitor centers and the Rincon Mountain District bike ramada for visitors to refill their reusable water bottles. A variety of BPA-free waterbottles are available inside the visitor centers. More »
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High Desert Temperatures
Desert temps are over 100 degrees with extremely low humidity. Drink water before you hit the trails, and during your hike drink a quart of water per hour and some form of electrolytes to replace minerals your body needs. Wear a hat and sunscreen. More »
2010 Saguaro Census Final Results
NPS Saguaro Census Thanks to more than 300 volunteers who helped with the 2010 Saguaro Census, the Census is now complete - with more than 17,000 saguaros counted and measured! The results from 2010 are very encouraging. While data analysis has not been completed, it is clear (see below) that the of the number of saguaros in booth districts of the park has continued to surge since the Census was last conducted in 2000. In some areas, the number of saguaros has more than doubled since 1990. We are hoping to post the final report of the Saguaro Census, by the end of January 2011. 
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Did You Know?
March and April are the best months to view wildflowers in the Sonoran Desert. Popular flowers include the Mexican Poppy, the Arizona Penstemon, and the Fairy Duster.