What trip to the southwest would be complete without viewing the giant cactus? At the entrance, there is a cactus garden that tells the visitor about the different types of cactus that grow in the area. The 9 mile road through the cactus forest is one lane so we often had to pull way over to the side to allow... more

We decided to take a side trip to Saguaro National Park after seeing a baseball game in Tucson. I didn't have really high expectations, but thought it would be something we should see while in AZ. Boy was I wrong - our family loved it! We got there late in the afternoon, about an hour or so before sunset. The... more

My husband and I took a great hike in the park on February 9th. There are numerous trails along the main drive through the park, the Cactus Forest Drive. The friendly staff at the visitor center can recommend a trail based on the amount of time you have and what you'd like to see. On our 2 hour visit we... more

The Adventures of the Two Wise Ones [--] The Two Wise Ones fell in love with both the East & West sides of Saguaro National Park. While the West side seemed to be more untouched, the East side offered many more activites. The Ranger Programs on the East side were amazing. Each day there were ranger hikes, patio talks and... more

My family visited in October, and it was the highlight of our vacation. Visitors can drive a scenic loop or hike through the park; either way, there's plenty to see. We all learned so much about not only the saguaro cactus, but other plants and animals of the Sonoran desert. Each and every Park Ranger we met was friendly, knowledgeable,... more