Saguaro National Park is best known as the home to the giant saguaro cactus, a symbol of the American West. Saguaros are found only in a very small part of the United States and are therefore fiercely protected. Saguaro National Park extends to the Tucson Mountain District, which is home to the coyote, desert tortoise, and Gambel’s quail. It also reaches the Rincon Mountain District, where the pine and mixed conifer forest provides shelter to black bears, Arizona mountain king snakes, Mexican spotted owls, and white-tailed deer.

A visit to this fascinating park is one of the best things to do in Tucson AZ. The park’s mission is to protect all species of the Sonoran desert through research, education, and conservation. The park has a number of guided tours and interpretative programs for visitors.

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