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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 »
A Quest for Cristates
L. Cannataro Crested saguaro “A Quest for Cristates” No one knows for sure why some saguaro cacti form crested tops, but presenters Bob Cardell and Pat Hammes have been seeking out and documenting crested saguaros, locating more than 700 specimens to date in Arizona! Come meet these explorers as they share their photographs of these beautiful and amazing mystical cacti. Space is limited, so call the visitor center at (520) 733-5153 to reserve your spot. |
Did You Know?
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.