Saguaros are one of the longest living plants here in the Sonoran Desert, reaching an average of around 200 years old before they begin to wither. In that time, they would have fed countless individuals, provided shelter, produced millions of seeds, offered a rest stop for traveling birds, and so much more. A Saguaro can take upwards of 10 years to grow a single inch. As it ages, it will begin to produce flowers around 30-35 years old and may branch out its first arm between 50-70 years old. Thi

Hey there peccaries, you don’t have-t’-leave-a so early anymore! Starting next week, you can hit the snooze button again! On October 1st, Saguaro National Park will revert to winter hours. Both Visitor Centers will be open from 9am to 5pm. The trails remain open 24hrs a day & the roads are open from dawn to dusk. ¡Hola pecaríes, ya no tienen que irse tan temprano! A partir de la semana que viene, ¡pueden volver a posponer la alarma! El primero de octubre, el Parque Nacional Saguaro volverá al ho

5.3K views · 237 reactions | Thank you Tucson, Arizona and Friends of Saguaro National Park. We look forward to seeing you back at the park real soon. | Saguaro National Park | Facebook