Saguaro National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
United States National Park, in the state of Arizona
About Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park protects two areas of the Sonoran Desert near Tucson: Saguaro East lies20mi (32km)east of Tucson, and Saguaro West is15mi (24km)west of the city center. While both Saguaro East and Saguaro West contain high densities of the iconic saguaro cacti, the park is also home for many other desert species. Saguaro National Monument was created in 1933 by President Herbert Hoover, and became the 52nd national park in 1994. Then Saguaro National Monument, the park consisted only of what is today Saguaro East (the Rincon Mountain District). The15,364 acres (6,218 hectares)of Saguaro West (the Tucson Mountain District) were added in 1964 by President John F. Kennedy, and a further21,000 acres (8,500 hectares)were added later. The park is in the Sonoran Desert, a dry and hilly are
Top Attractions in Saguaro National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Saguaro National Park:
- ★Hugh Norris Trail
- ★Loma Verde Loop
- ★Manning Cabin
- ★Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
- ★Valley View Overlook Trail
Where to Stay in Saguaro National Park
- 🏨Douglas Spring
- 🏨Grass Shack
- 🏨Happy Valley Saddle
- 🏨Juniper Basin
- 🏨Manning Camp
- 🏨Spud Rock Spring
Saguaro National Park Travel Guide Sections
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