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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 »
Weed Free Trails Program
Superintendent Darla Sidles and Weed Free Trails Volunteers
NPS
The goal of this program is to monitor the Saguaro National Park trails network primarily through volunteer assistance, thus eradicating a suite of exotic plants from human transportation vectors. The collective group of weed-free trail monitors will monitor trail segments a minimum of once per year, as scheduling and time permit. We ask that volunteers attend an orientation on:
The next orientation will be held in Fall 2011. Feel free to email Bethany Hontz at Bethany_Hontz@nps.gov or call (520)733-5187 with any questions regarding Saguaro National Parks Weed Free Trails Program. |
Did You Know?
March and April are the best months to view wildflowers in the Sonoran Desert. Popular flowers include the Mexican Poppy, the Arizona Penstemon, and the Fairy Duster.