Park
What is Saguaro
National Park?
It is home to the nation’s largest cactus (saguaro) and many other cacti (barrel, cholla, prickly pear).
It is located near Tucson, Arizona.
It is a part of the United States National Park System.
Overview
It is divided into two sections (districts). The total area is 91,442 acres.
It is named after the saguaro.
It is elevated to National Park status on October 14, 1994.
The Rincon Mountain District
−ranges from an elevation of 2,180 ft to 4,687 ft
−contains 2 biotic communities, desert scrub, and desert grassland
−average annual precipitation is ~10.27 in
−common wildlife include the coyote, Gambel’s quail, and desert tortoise
Districts
The Tucson Mountain
−ranges from an elevation of 2,670 ft to 8,666 ft −contains 6 biotic communities
−desert scrub, desert grassland, oak woodland, pine- oak woodland, pine forest and mixed conifer forest
−average annual precipitation is ~12.30 in
−black bear, Mexican spotted owl, Arizona mountain king snake, and white-tailed deer
Map
The park is especially beautiful in spring…
…and in winter, too
