Saguaro National Park

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What is Saguaro National Park? It is home to the nation’s

What is Saguaro National Park?

It is home to the nation’s largest

cactus (saguaro) and many other cacti (barrel, cholla, prickly pear).
It is located near Tucson, Arizona.
It is a part of the United States National Park System.
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Overview It is divided into two sections (districts). The total area

Overview

It is divided into two sections (districts).
The total area is 91,442

acres.
It is named after the saguaro.
It is elevated to National Park status on October 14, 1994.
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Districts ranges from an elevation of 2,180 ft to 4,687 ft

Districts

ranges from an elevation of 2,180 ft to 4,687 ft
contains

2 biotic communities, desert scrub, and desert grassland
average annual precipitation is ~10.27 in
common wildlife include the coyote, Gambel’s quail, and desert tortoise

The Rincon Mountain District

The Tucson Mountain District

ranges from an elevation of 2,670 ft to 8,666 ft
contains 6 biotic communities
desert scrub, desert grassland, oak woodland, pine-oak woodland, pine forest and mixed conifer forest
average annual precipitation is ~12.30 in
black bear, Mexican spotted owl, Arizona mountain king snake, and white-tailed deer

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Map

Map

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The park is especially beautiful in spring…

The park is especially beautiful in spring…

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…and in winter, too

…and in winter, too