Most of the people reading these words weren't alive when Saguaro National Park was set aside as a federal preserve 75 years ago. Ah, but here's a telling fact: Many of the saguaro cacti now growing ...

Jan 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2023 Updated Jun 18, 2024 0 Saguaro National Monument in Tucson was created in 1933, expanded in 1961, and became Saguaro National Park in 1994. There are two units: East, which ...

Stinknet is an invasive weed with carrot-like leaves and yellow ball-like flowers. It has been spotted growing in central and southern Arizona, officials said. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument ...

The park faces a list of challenges including wildland fires, and the effects of climate change where extreme heat could kill the iconic cacti there. The National Parks Service has selected Scott ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — In an effort to help provide park leaders with information on wildlife, 60 cameras were set up by the National Park Service’s Sonoran Desert Network across Saguaro National Park ...

One giant saguaro lies prone, with two huge trunks jutting out from a thick set of roots running parallel to the ground. Another still stands but it’s been sheared off at the top. Two big arms are ...

To truly understand Arizona, you need to understand our national parks. These crown jewels are the keys designed to unlock the incredible scenery, rich history and endless diversity of the state. That ...