Saguaro
Travel Planner This unique desert is home to the most recognizable cactus
in the world, the majestic saguaro. Visitors of all ages are fascinated
and enchanted by these desert giants, especially their many interesting
and complex interrelationships with other desert life. Saguaro cacti provide
their sweet fruits to hungry desert animals. They also provide homes to
a variety of birds, such as the Harris’ hawk, Gila woodpecker and the
tiny elf owl. Yet, the saguaro requires other desert plants for its very
survival. During the first few years of a very long life, a young saguaro
needs the shade and protection of a nurse plant such as the palo verde tree.
While most visitors to Saguaro
National Park choose a leisurely drive on one of the scenic loop drives,
those eager for an escape from the rigors of city life often opt to explore
the park on one of its many 
trails.
With over 150 miles of hiking trails, ranging from flat and easy strolls
in the Sonoran Desert to steep and rugged hikes into the Rincon Mountains,
visitors of every ability have a place to get out of the car and explore.
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Lodging
and Activities near Saguaro National Park: Closest Major Airport: Tucson (TUS)
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