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    Saguaro

    National Park Arizona

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

Tucson Mountain District Interpretive Programs

Join a park ranger or naturalist and explore the wonderful natural and cultural history of the park. There is no charge for interpretive programs, but park entrance fees apply. Program schedules are subject to change. Call the visitor center at (520) 733-5158 for schedule updates, or to make a reservation when required. 

Daily Program
“Voices of the Desert”
15-minute orientation program shown daily on the hour and half-hour in the auditorium. Learn about the relationship between the Tohono O’odham people and the saguaro cactus from a Native American perspective.

Saguaro WEST Naturalist Program Schedule for March 2011

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Red Hills Visitor Center (Saguaro West)
2700 North Kinney Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 733-5158

Late Spring to Early Fall Programs
During the late spring and summer months Saguaro National Park only offers interpretive programs on an intermittent basis.

Did You Know?

Saguaro Blossoms

The saguaro blossom is the state flower of Arizona. In early summer, the Tohono O’odham people come to Saguaro National Park to harvest the saguaro fruit.