Saguaro National Park

Students Help Saguaro National Park Scientists Count Cacti

The latest video in the “Outside Science (inside parks)” series follows high school and college students from nearby Tucson who are helping Saguaro’s scientists count, measure, and monitor the cacti in the park.

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By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2016 2:30am

Desert Bighorn Sheep Spotted In Tucson Mountain District Of Saguaro National Park; First Sighting In Six Decades

A sharp-eyed visitor, and a motion-triggered camera, have confirmed the presence of desert bighorn sheep in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, sightings that are the first in the district in 60 years.

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By NPT Staff - March 22nd, 2016 2:00am

Exploring The Parks: Saguaro National Park In Spring

As the snow continues to pile up in the Rockies, thoughts not surprisingly turn to warmer settings, and Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona is a great place to explore in early spring. Wildflowers are coming up, temperatures are warming, but not too hot or too cold, and crowds seemingly have gone elsewhere.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2016 7:33am

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Search On For Vandals Who Hacked Up Saguaros At Saguaro National Park

An investigation is ongoing to track down whoever hacked up nine saguaro cacti in Saguaro National Park, including two that were estimated to be at least 150 years old.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 27th, 2016 3:30am

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Saguaro National Park Offers Plenty Of Activities In February

With the winter months the high season for visitation at Saguaro National Park, you won't have to search long to find something to do in the park in February.

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By NPT Staff - January 25th, 2016 2:00am

Scheduled January Activities At Saguaro National Park

Here's a quick look at scheduled activities in Saguaro National Park in Arizona for the month of January:

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By NPT Staff - January 1st, 2016 2:30am

Give To The National Park Supporting Group Of Your Choice, But Give

Today's the day, folks. The last day of 2015, and the last day you can make a donation to the national park friends organization of your choice and claim a tax deduction if the group is a non-profit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2015 3:30am

Nurturing The Next Generation Of Rangers At Saguaro National Park

Growing up in the 1970s, I was unaware of the National Park Service, the system we refer to as the "national parks," or the job possibilities that included a career as a national park ranger. Friends of Saguaro National Park spent a lot of time this year working to inform younger generations of those possibilities.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 28th, 2015 3:00am

"Centennial Quilts" Coming To Homestead National Monument Of America

A baker's dozen of quilts will be exhibited at Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska as part of the celebration on the upcoming National Park Service Centennial.

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By NPT Staff - November 13th, 2015 2:00am

Your November Schedule Of Activities At Saguaro National Park

What's going on at Saguaro National Park this month? Let's take a quick look.

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By NPT Staff - November 8th, 2015 3:00am

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