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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 »
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Fire Restrictions in effect for Saguaro National Park
Due to increased fire danger in southern Arizona, Saguaro National Park will implement fire restrictions in both the Rincon and Tucson Mountain Districts, beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2013. More »
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Tucson Mountain District (west) road re-opened
The Golden Gate Road has been re-opened north of Sendero-Esperanza and is is now rated for high clearance vehicles due to the rough nature of the terrain. More »
Saguaro Census 2010
NPS Every 10 years, Saguaro National Park leads a "Saguaro Census" of the park's namesake cactus. This effort helps us keep track of the health of the park's saguaro population and coincides with the U.S. Census. As the United States counts its citizens, we count our saguaros! The 2010 Saguaro Census took place between October 2009 and October 2010 with the help of over 300 volunteers. You can take a look back at specific survey dates and plots for the 2010 Saguaro Census using our Saguaro Census Calendar. Click on the highlighted dates on each calendar to view the results and photos from past volunteer groups. The Saguaro Census continues with a special survey of historic section 17. Follow the link below for more information. Look at the current results of the Saguaro Census Find out more about long-term saguaro monitoring Look at the final results of the Saguaro Cactus Census or the Executive Summary |
Did You Know?
Six species of rattlesnakes call the Tucson area their home. They are the Western Diamondback, Tiger, Northern Black-tailed, Mojave, Sidewinder and Arizona Black Rattlesnakes.