Moonlight Hike and a Surprise Snow Day in Saguaro National Park West, Tucson, Arizona (#10/419)
We spent 3 days exploring Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park West. We learned a lot about cacti, saw many wildflowers, took a moonlight ranger-led hike to the Wasson Peak. We were there in February and one day a surprise snowstorm came in which is very rare in the Tucson area. So we jumped at the opportunity and headed back to Saguaro National Park West to see the saguaro cacti in snow. What a spectacular view!
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Arizona Desert (Petroglyphs at Picture Rocks, Tucson)
Petroglyphs at Picture Rocks by Hohokam Indians about 1000 years ago.
Tucson, Arizona - 2013
Kinney Road (Tucson, AZ) to North Sandario Road (Marana, AZ)
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0:26 Sagurao National Park Ranger Station, Tucson Mountain District - West
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1:22 Golden Gate Road
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1:38 Manville Trail
1:41 West Picture Rocks Road
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1:42 West Mars Road
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1:45 Central Arizona Project Canal
1:46 West Emigh Road
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Hiking Trails - ‘A’ Mountain on Hayden Butte, Tempe, Arizona - Easy!
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In September 16, 1952, the “A” on what is now known as “A” Mountain was destroyed by vandals, who were believed to have used dynamite to blast apart the letter. The culprits were never identified or prosecuted. In 1955, a new letter “A” is installed on “A” Mountain, this one made of reinforced steel and poured concrete, measuring 60 feet from base to top.
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National Park Road Trip || SEASON 1 RECAP || Southern New Mexico & Arizona
We thought it would be fun to reminisce over previous travels and do a Season 1 recap of our National Park Road trip to see all of the National Park Units. We started with Carlsbad Caverns in southern New Mexico and finished in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona. We visited 14 National Park Units, drove 6000 miles, and boondocked 64% of the time.
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03:55 Balloon Fiesta
06:31 #1 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
08:41 #2 Guadalupe Mountains National Park
09:54 #3 Chamizal National Memorial
10:21 Sierra Vista Trailhead boondocking near Las Cruces
10:54 #4 White Sands National Monument
12:17 #5 Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
14:02 #6 Fort Bowie National Historic Site
14:56 #7 Chiricahua National Monument
17:54 #8 Coronado National Monument
18:34 #9 Tumacacori National Historic Park
21:22 Xscapers New Year’s Convergence
23:05 Xscapers Annual Bash
24:27 Solar Install
26:00 #10 Saguaro National Park
27:34 #11 Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
28:19 #12 Tonto National Monument
30:15 #13 Hohokam Pima National Monument
31:56 #14 Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
33:22 Season 1 Playlist
33:47 Stats
34:27 Camping Stats
38:06 How big RV should you have to fit in National Park campgrounds?
40:06 What’s coming in Season 2?
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Saguaro National Park - West Side Hike - Park Travel Review
Our first hike in Saguaro National Park was on the West side in the Tucson Mountain District. We asked the ranger at the Visitors' Center for a recommendation to get a feel for the area. He recommended a loop of trails including the Hugh Norris Trail, Sendero Esperanza Trail, Dobe Wash Trail, and the Bajada Wash Trail. Trail heads can be found on Hohokam Road. This loop was supposed to be around 5-6 miles, but we missed a turn and added some mileage. We weren't the only ones that did that. We spend much of our time being worried about finding the next sign.
From the Park Website: Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
At Happy Trails Hiking, we encourage you to live the life you love and seek solace and adventure in America’s Parks and Public Lands. We strive to motivate and inspire people through travel as well as fitness and nutrition.
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Saguaro National Park West, Arizona, United States 1999
Saguaro National Park West. Arizona, United states
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Kinney Road and Picture Rocks Road intersect in Saguaro National Park West. The Tucson Mountains are one of the four mountain ranges that surround Tucson. The Saguaro cactus is native to the area and can be found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert.Saguaros grow at an exceptionally slow rate, it can take a single cactus nearly 100 years to grow it's first arm! Conveniently located near the protected Saguaro Park West one will find many tourist attractions including, Old Tucson Studios,The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and popular hiking trails. The Hohokam Petroglyphs that are etched into large stones reside in Saguaro Park West.
Saguaro National Park West. Tucson, AZ Hohokam Petroglyphs
Aside from the historical petroglyphs and imposing Saguaro cacti, desert wildlife is abundant. Coyotes, roadrunner, jack rabbits and quail are just a few of the animals that call this park home
Saguaro National Park West
Romero Ruins, Catalina State Park Tucson, Ariz.
The ruins of an ancient Native American tribe, the Hohokam and the beautiful Montrose pools.
Saguaro National Park (west) [AZ | 6/9/2015]
Pictures and a video from the west park of Saguaro National Park near Tucson, AZ. Note the 2 pictures at 1:50-1:53 and see how different the same scene can be. More information below.
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Saguaro National Park actually has 2 parks. One is on the west side as you can see here
And the other one on the east side of Tucson (which is actually not tagged as Saguaro National Park in Google maps) - it's the loop you can see there (Cactus Forest Drive).
You can access both sides of the park with the same pass.
Here's a video of the east park:
If you enter the park make sure to pay the fees at the (red hills) visitor center which is located here - except you already have a valid National Park pass. The main part of the park is the Hohokam Road and Golden Gate Road (a loop; on which I was also driving as you can see in the video and on maps). That loop is a one way dirt road. Make sure you leave other vehicles enough space if you ever pull to the side of the road. And respect the wildlife there, don't come to close and ANY animals have the right of way, so stop for animals as you're in a national park. That dirt road is accessible with all vehicles but driving will always be more comfortable with an SUV on dirt roads. You're driving through a landscape full of all kinds and different cacti. You can go hiking as well, just look out for wildlife (there are snakes in the park) and stay hydrated especially during the summer. If you plan to go hike or walking through the park make sure to have good shoes or hiking shoes with you and maybe long trousers - it's up to you.
I would also like to recommend the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which is not far away from the National Park. It's not a regular museum, it's definitely an interesting place .. just read the description here:
The fee for Saguaro Natl' Park is $10 per vehicle (as of June 2015).
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You can drive around and go hiking in the park in Google maps, check it out!
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