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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 »
Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) During the warmer months of the year, turkey vultures can often be spotted soaring over the Sonoran Desert. They search for food while soaring on thermals. If conditions are right, they can go for hours without flapping their wings. They locate food using their incredible sense of smell (which is unusual for birds) and by sight. Their featherless heads keep them clean, as they stick their entire head into the body cavities of dead animals to feast. Length: 26 in. Wingspan: 67 in. Diet: Carrion |
Did You Know?
Even though the Sonoran Desert is known as very hot and dry place, snow sometimes falls and accumulates on the desert floor of Saguaro National Park. When it does it turns the desert into a winter wonderland. More...