Puerto Blanco Drive In Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - Ajo, Why Arizona
In today's video I drive a 37.5 mile washboard road called Puerto Blanco Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument near Ajo and Why Arizona. Puerto Blanco Drive offers beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert, cactus and mountains in the remote areas of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Puerto Blanco Drive eventually travels along side the US Mexico Border Fence.
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We had a three-day camping trip planned to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The Monument is located in Southwestern Arizona. We had a late start and spent the first night at Imperial Dunes State Recreation Area and boondocked in the sand dunes. The next morning, we finished our drive to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Painted Rocks Petroglyph Site
On the way, we stopped at the Painted Rock Petroglyph Site located on the eastern edge of the Painted Rock Mountains and about eighteen miles northwest of Gila Bend, Arizona. We had driven pass the exit several times without stopping, but this time we did!
The Painted Rock Site is the largest known site in the southwestern United States with around 800 images. The people of the Hohokam (and pre-Hohokam) tribes lived and farmed in this area from 350 AD – 1400 AD. The paintings are thought to have been done in different stages during that timeframe.
Twin Peaks Campground
We got to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in the early afternoon and first stopped at the Visitor Center. We got information on what to do and then went on to setup camp. We camped for the next two nights at Twin Peaks Campground. The campsites have no electrical hookups. Water and vault toilets are available.
It was beautiful Arizona winter weather and we enjoyed the sparsely populated campsite.
Ajo Mountain Drive
The next morning long-time friends of ours showed up at the park and we took one of the scenic routes in the park – Ajo Mountain Drive. The two of us climbed into their truck with the two of them and their large dog and we went exploring. Ajo Mountain Drive is a 21-mile scenic drive through the monument.
We were able to see several of the namesake cacti – Organ Pipe Cactus, as well as Saguaro, Ocotillo, Cholla, and others. There had been several winter rains and some of the desert flowers were out in force!
We finished the drive, had a BBQ, some beers and then they had to leave.
South Puerto Blanco Drive
The next morning, we broke camp and drove to the South Puerto Blanco Drive. This is a very large loop and we did not have enough time to do the complete loop.
The monument property borders the US-Mexico border and the road we were on, was just yards away from the border in spots! Border Patrol agents were out and about and even a helicopter buzzed by on occasion! Our destination for our drive was Quitobaquito Springs.
Quitobaquito Springs
Quitobaquito Springs was a water source for the early residents of the area – the Native American tribe Tohono O'odham. This was also a stopping point for travelers in the area.
Quitobaquito Springs is a small-spring fed pond that supports desert wildlife in the area. It is home to the small and endangered Quitobaquito pupfish, and we were able to see many of those fish. The pupfish swim in the pond and in a tiny stream that feeds the pond.
The pond also supports migratory birds for a portion of their long journeys.
Conclusion
Our trip to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was a great adventure. We got to see ancient painted rocks, saw scenic desert views and spring flowers with friends, and got to explore a desert springs oasis!
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona
February 2019
Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was once considered the most dangerous National Park, this Sonoran Desert park is the only place in the US where the Organ Pipe Cactus grows wild. In this video, we drive the scenic Ajo Mountain Drive and do two hikes along the way. We learn about Organ Pipe Cacti and saw other cacti bloom for the first time!
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The Arch at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
EP 14: Saguaro, Guadalupe Mountains & Big Bend
This has been the month of visiting National Parks during the government shutdown...gates and campgrounds have been closed, but thankfully these parks were kept in great condition and we were able to explore (almost) everything we wanted to! Unfortunately, we had to skip our very first national park, Carlsbad Caverns, because it was completely closed off. Sad. But the journey continues! Also, Big Bend was AMAZING!
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Visitor's Center drive to Lukeville, Arizona, Sonoyta, Mexico
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Saguaro National Park is a great place to experience the desert landscape around Tucson and see the famous saguaro cacti up close. The park has two sections, an east and a west portion, located on the east and west side of Tucson, approximately a half hour drive apart. Both offer great opportunities to see the desert flora and fauna with roads and hiking trails. There are also challenging hiking options available with trails that lead up into the high mountains, reaching up to 8000 ft in elevation. Visitors can visit both sections of the park on the same entrance ticket or park pass. In southwestern Arizona, on the frontier with Mexico, is Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, with three distinct desertic vegetation zones and some 30 different species of cactus. However, the park is famous for the organ pipe cactus, which grows up to 23 ft high, and blooms from May to July. Because of the great heat during the day it opens up its flowers only after sunset. The area can be explored on various roads and hiking trails. There are two scenic drives of note; the Ajo Mountain Drive, and the Puerto Blanco Drive.
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