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    Saguaro

    National Park Arizona

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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 »

  • 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 »

Bird Walk-West District

Elf Owls in Cavity

Elf owls in saguaro cavity

NPS PHOTO

Join experienced birding guide John Higgins to see some of the twenty five species of birds that are year-round residents of SaguaroNational Park. Meet at the RedHillsVisitorCenter, 2700 N. Kinney Road. The group will caravan to several nearby locations. The walking is considered easy, on flat but dirt and rocky trails. Persons of all ages, with or without bird watching experience, are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring water and sun protection, and binoculars and bird guides if you have them. The walk usually lasts two hours. For more information call 733-5158.

Did You Know?

The forest of the Saguaro Wilderness Area.

Saguaro National Park is more than just a desert park.  In fact, the highest point in the eastern district is Mica Mountain at 8,666.  There you will find a dense forest of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, alligator-bark juniper, and aspen.