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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 »
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Information on Saguaro National Park Over the last twenty years or so, the staff at Saguaro National Park has developed a number of informational pamphlets we call "site bulletins". These site bulletins are designed to aid visitors in planning their visit to the park or in learning about our fascinating natural and cultural history. All of these site bulletins are available at either of the park's visitor centers, or right here on the web. Click on the appropriate subheading to view or print the site bulletins that interest you. The Saguaro National Park newspaper "The Saguaro Sentinel" is also available to print. All our site bulletins are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the Adobe link to install a free version. Foreign translations are listed below. General Site Bulletins View the site bulletins that detail planning a visit to the park, employment with the National Park Service, accessibility for persons with disabilities, educational opportunities for teachers and students, camping in the Saguaro Wilderness area, camping in the Tucson area and Junior Ranger programs at Saguaro National Park. Camping in the Tucson Area Saguaro Wilderness Area Hiking, Biking, and Horseback Opportunities View the site bulletins that detail a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities within Saguaro National Park. Bicycling in Saguaro National Park Livestock Use at the Rincon Mountain District - part 1 Livestock Use at the Rincon Moutain District - part 2 Natural History View the site bulletins that detail the plants, animals and geology of the Saguaro National Park. Africanized Honey Bees Cultural History View the site bulletins that detail the native and recent peoples of Saguaro National Park. Rock Art History of Mining in Saguaro National Park, West |
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Did You Know?
The saguaro cactus only grows naturally in the Sonoran Desert. There are approximately 1.6 million individual saguaro plants growing within Saguaro National Park.