Saguaro National Park
National park · Pima County
Arizona
Highlights
Home to country's largest cacti, scenic views & hiking trails
Home to country's largest cacti, scenic views & hiking trails
"A DarkSky‑certified national park (certified in 2023) known for pristine night skies and excellent stargazing opportunities as one of the trail’s premier outdoor viewing sites." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Saguaro National Park is named for the country’s largest cacti and is made up of two distinct districts: Rincon Mountain District (Saguaro East) and Tucson Mountain District (Saguaro West). Each district offers unique landscapes, with denser saguaro forests in the west and mountainous backcountry trails in the east." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s
"Protects the iconic tree-like cactus species of the Arizona desert." - Nicole Kliest
"A national park surrounding Tucson, ideal for hiking and biking to experience the unique desert topography."
"Poppies and desert chicory are among the many species that add vibrancy to Saguaro National Park's desert landscape. The park's primary wildflower season runs from spring through early fall; the displays are most vibrant after steady rains late in the year, as was the case with its "banner year" for blooms in 2019. Even if the conditions aren't perfect, Saguaro flowers impress throughout the year, adding contrast to the park's signature attraction: colossal cacti. See wildflowers on trails like Bridal Wreath Falls and Valley View Overlook." - Travel + Leisure Editors
