Parc national de Saguaro

"Established in 1994 The giant, multi-armed saguaro cactus is a much-loved symbol of the Old West, and these spiked giants show off in all their stern glory in the sprawling national park. ⚠️ Cactus bloom in April The fascinating saguaro grows to 60 ft (18 m) tall. Beneath its thick, spiny skin is a reservoir of water that it drinks in during the rainy season. When the larder is full, a mature cactus can weigh up to 4,800 lbs (2,175 kg). These cacti are incredibly slow growers, with their first fledgling arms appearing when the plant is 75 to 100 years old. Under the right conditions, the mighty saguaro can live for two centuries. The park preserves some of the world's last saguaro "forests," which once covered this desert. Encroaching human development has, sadly, hit their numbers hard. The park's scenic roadways and the many hiking, biking, and horseback trails wending through the desert scape make it easy for visitors to explore this exceptional biome and discover the curious plants and elusive animals that thrive in this harsh but intriguing desert wonderland"