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Saguaro National Park Overview Tucson, AZ separates Saguaro National Park into two regions – Tucson Mountain District (West) and Rincon Mountain District (East). Being so close to a larger city like Tucson makes Saguaro a very unique place to visit … Continued
Petrified Forest National Park Overview Petrified Forest National Park gets its name from the fossilized remains of ancient trees, now petrified logs, that are scattered throughout the landscape. The park certainly has much more to offer as well. The surrounding … Continued
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Overview Ancient seas helped carve cave systems in the limestone of the Guadalupe Mountains to form what is present-day Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Obviously, most visitors to the park come for the self-guided and ranger-guided cave … Continued
Guadalupe Mountains National Park Overview With only 80 miles of trails in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, hikers have the opportunity of traversing all of the best hikes in one weekend visit. The park protects the world’s most extensive Permian fossil … Continued
Big Bend National Park Overview Located in southwest Texas on the Mexican border, Big Bend National Park is more than just the desert wasteland that it appears to be. River carved canyons and a lone mountain range add beauty to … Continued