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    Saguaro

    National Park Arizona

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

Malta Starthistle

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For information on Malta Starthistle, please visit these resources:

Arizonensis Sonoran Desert Flora: Malta Starthistle

Pima County Wipe Out Weeds Fact Sheet

Coconino National Forest Malta Starthistle Fact Sheet

Did You Know?

Javelina

Javelinas are able to eat spiny prickly pear pads with no obvious harm to their mouths, stomachs or intestinal tracts. Javelinas are not true pigs, they are peccaries, which are native to the Americas.