Saguaro National Park Travel Guide
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Standing sentinel in the desert, the towering saguaro is perhaps the most familiar emblem of the Southwest. Known for their height (often 50 feet) and arms reaching out in weird configurations, these slow-growing giants can take 15 years to grow a foot high and up to 75 years to grow their first arm. They are found only in the Sonoran Desert, and the largest concentration is in Saguaro National Park. In late spring (usually May), the succulent's top is covered with tiny white blooms—the Arizona state flower.
Things To Do in Saguaro National Park
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Travel Deals in Saguaro National Park
- $176 & up -- Flights from Columbus on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $134 & up -- 4-Star Phoenix Hotel w/Cirque Ticket Discount Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
- $78 -- 4-Star Old Town Scottsdale Hotel Hotwire.com
- 5% Off -- Mid-Size Car Rentals in Phoenix Payless Car Rental
Saguaro National Park Experiences
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Saguaro sightseeing: Hike, bike, or drive through dense saguaro stands for an up-close look at this king of all cacti.... Read more
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More than 1,200 plant species, including 50 types of cactus, thrive in the park; among the most common are the prickly pear, barrel cactus, and... Read more
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The Tucson Hiking Guide, by Betty Leavengood, is a useful and entertaining book with day hikes in the park.... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Want to take your own kids on the road this summer?...... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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In January I had posted asking for info on the above itinerary and most said it was really two trips and to spend more time doing all the NP's in southern Utah. Read more
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A member suggested to me that we try the Desert Quail Inn - we were looking for something for 3 nights that was under a$100.00 a night. We got $84.00rate.
The Inn is very clean, was reasonably priced, had Read more
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Hi Everyone!
I am planning to fly in and out of Vegas in September and to hire a car for a week and travel to all the nearby canyons. We would like to take in Bryce, Zion and the Grand canyon ideally spending Read more
