Their sweet red fleshed fruits are turned into syrup by native peoples, such as the Tohono Oʼodham and Pima. Their ribs are used as building materials in the wood-poor deserts. The saguaro cactus is a …

Sep 30, 2025 · 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 …

saguaro, (Carnegiea gigantea), large cactus species (family Cactaceae), native to Mexico and to Arizona and California in the United States. The fruits are an important food of American Indians, …

3 days ago · In a win for public lands, Arizona’s Saguaro National Park has increased in size by about 20 acres, following the acquisition of private land. On December 11, the nonprofit Trust for Public …

Apr 27, 2024 · Postcard sunsets and Instagram-worthy landscapes are just part of the big picture at Saguaro National Park in Arizona.

Jan 3, 2025 · Plan your trip to Tuscon's Saguaro National Park with this guide for first-time visitors, including tips on the best things to do and how much to budget.

Dec 11, 2025 · This marks TPL’s sixth land protection project with Saguaro National Park since 2016, further advancing decades of effort by TPL to help protect over 2,300 acres in and around Saguaro …

See giant symbols of the Southwest in the only place where saguaros grow in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson. Saguaro National Park protects the Sonoran Desert’s signature cactuses in vast areas that …

Discover the beauty of Saguaro National Park in Tucson. Explore the unique landscapes and diverse flora of Saguaro National Park West and Saguaro National Park East.

Saguaros (Carnegiea gigantea) are the largest cacti in North America -- growing to a height of approximately 50 feet, and often weighing seven tons or more. Saguaros can be found only in the …