80 years ago this month, Saguaro became a National Monument and then later, a National Park.The park is famous for the giant saguaro, which 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.

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Photo: National Park Service

Welcome to Grand Staircase Escalante-National Monument, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The vast landscapes offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities for a wide range of users. From the solitude of lonesome canyons to the excitement of winding rugged backways, the Monument is truely a treasure.

Photo: Chris Trout - Bureau of Land Management