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Saguaro National Park

Saguaro Cacti, Saguaro National Park, Arizona | Photo Credit: Pixabay
Saguaro Cacti, Saguaro National Park, Arizona | Photo Credit: Pixabay

Saguaro National Park, located in southern Arizona, is a desert oasis teeming with iconic saguaro cacti. This park showcases the beauty and diversity of the Sonoran Desert, where the towering saguaro cacti dominate the landscape. Visitors can hike through scenic desert trails, take in panoramic views from rocky ridges, and witness stunning sunsets over the cacti-studded horizon. The park is also home to a variety of desert wildlife, including javelinas, coyotes, and a rich assortment of bird species. Saguaro National Park offers a unique opportunity to experience the tranquility and splendor of the desert ecosystem in all its glory. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at Saguaro National Park:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Saguaro National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Cactus Forest Drive
Cactus Forest Drive
Desert Discovery Nature Trail
Desert Discovery Nature Trail
Freeman Homestead Trail
Freeman Homestead Trail
Hugh Norris Trail
Hugh Norris Trail
Javelina Rocks
Javelina Rocks
Mica View Loop
Mica View Loop
Mule Deer Loop Trail
Mule Deer Loop Trail
Signal Hill
Signal Hill
Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
Valley View Overlook
Valley View Overlook

Saguaro National Park Wildlife Photography:

Saguaro National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

Arizona Peregrine Falcon
Arizona Peregrine Falcon
Black-Tailed Jackrabbit in Saguaro
Black-Tailed Jackrabbit in Saguaro
Gila Woodpecker Saguaro
Gila Woodpecker Saguaro
Greater Earless Lizard at Saguaro
Greater Earless Lizard at Saguaro
Large Male Coyote in Saguaro
Large Male Coyote in Saguaro
Pair of Sleeping Desert Bighorn Sheep
Pair of Sleeping Desert Bighorn Sheep

Want to learn more about Saguaro National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Saguaro National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • A FalconGuide® to Saguaro National Park and the Santa Catalina Mountains (Exploring Series)
  • Saguaro National Park (Images of America)
  • Saguaro Sanction (National Park Mystery Series)

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Pixabay: Saguaro Cacti
  • Shutterstock / Aaron Rayburn: Signal Hill
  • Shutterstock / Deep Desert Photography: Arizona Peregrine Falcon
  • Shutterstock / Emilio C: Greater Earless Lizard at Saguaro
  • Shutterstock /  Ingrid Curry: Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
  • Shutterstock / Izzie13: Black-Tailed Jackrabbit in Saguaro
  • Shutterstock / Johnny Coate: Cactus Forest Drive
  • Shutterstock / Judith Lienert: Gila Woodpecker Saguaro
  • Shutterstock / Kelly vanDellen: Hugh Norris Trail, Valley View Overlook
  • Shutterstock / Kiasile Fox: Large Male Coyote in Saguaro
  • Photo Credit: Shutterstock /  Nick Fox: Javelina Rocks
  • Shutterstock / snegri: Desert Discovery Nature Trail
  • Shutterstock / VIKVAD: Pair of Sleeping Desert Bighorn Sheep

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