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	Saguaro National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Saguaro National Park is divided into two sections, lying approximately 20 miles east and 15 miles west of the centre of the city of Tucson, Arizona.
		The park was established as Saguaro National Monument on March 1, 1933 and changed to a national park on October 14, 1994.
		Saguaro National Park, located in the state of Arizona, is part of the United States system of national parks.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saguaro_National_Park (289 words)

	Saguaro National Park Information Page
		The Saguaro National Park was made a national monument in 1933.
		Saguaro National Park is open year round, daily from sunrise to sunset, with peak visitation in March.
		Saguaro seedlings that grow under these sheltering plants are shaded from the desert's intense sunlight, blanketed from winter cold, hidden from rodents, birds and other animals that eat them.
	www.saguaro.national-park.com /info.htm (2349 words)

	Saguaros National Park
		Saguaro National Park, previously Saguaro National Monument, consists of 91,327 acres which contain spectacular examples of Sonoran Desert ecosystem including a wide variety of desert plants, and of course the famous saguaro cactus, symbol of the American Southwest.
		In the eastern part of the park the saguaro used grow in a relatively thick forest, but years of grazing by cattle resulted in a serious decline in the numbers and densities of these giants.
		One of America's newer national parks is located in the Sonora Desert in southern Arizona approximately 60 miles north of the Mexican border.
	www.shannontech.com /ParkVision/Saguaro/Saguaro.html (1282 words)

	Saguaro National Park
		Saguaro National Park, located near Tucson, Arizona, is named for the incredible number of Saguaro cacti in the area.
		The park is in the Sonoran Desert, and lies on a bajada below the Tucson Mountains in the west section of the park, and below the Rincon Mountains in the east section.
	www.und.nodak.edu /instruct/mineral/natpark/aamain/saguar.htm (65 words)

	EO Newsroom: New Images - Saguaro National Park
		Saguaro National Park is split in two by the city of Tucson, Arizona.
		The park was established as a National Monument in 1933 and became a national park in 1994; it is one of the newest national parks in the United States.
		The Coronado National Forest surrounds this section of the park on three sides, and the outskirts of Tucson can be seen on the west, suburban neighborhoods forming tiny pale specks.
	earthobservatory.nasa.gov /Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=16982 (385 words)

	Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ
		Saguaro National Park, which is divided into two districts, protects the saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation of the Sonoran Desert, as well as the wildlife living within it.
		Saguaro National Monument Tucson is bookended by portions of Saguaro National Park.
		Saguaro National Park West is 16 miles west of Tucson in the Tucson Mountains.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Arizona/Tucson-750502/Things_To_Do-Tucson-Saguaro_National_Park-BR-1.html (1685 words)

	Sonoran Institute Glossary Saguaro National Park
		When the eastern (Rincon Mountain) district of Saguaro National Park was established in 1993, it stood as an isolated wilderness situated more than 12 miles from Tucson's urban boundary.
		Saguaro National Park consists of two districts, Saguaro West and the much larger Saguaro East.
		Such concerns led to the innovative partnership involving the park, developers of Rocking K Ranch, national conservation organizations, and local community leaders that created the Rincon Institute.
	www.sonoran.org /resources/terms/si_glossary_snp.html (168 words)

	Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Ariz., a National Treasure
		Saguaro National Park West and SNP East are flat-out national treasures.
		Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Ariz., a National Treasure
		Saguaros are apartment houses and commissaries of the desert — for wildlife.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/environment/3757 (466 words)

	Saguaro National Park - Wikitravel
		Saguaro National Park [1] is a United States National Park that is located near Tucson in the state of Arizona.
		Saguaro National Monument was initially created in 1933 by President Hoover, and became the 52nd national park in 1994.
		Saguaro National Park protects two separate areas of the Sonoran Desert near Tucson.
	wikitravel.org /en/Saguaro_National_Park (1460 words)

	Saguaro National Park in Vintage Postcards
		Saguaro National Park, one of America's newest national parks, is located on both the east and west edges of Tucson, Arizona.
		Saguaro National Monument is 17 miles east of Tucson, Arizona, and is administered by the U. National Park Service." Chrome postcard published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona.
		The entire national monument was redesignated a national park by Congress in 1994.
	saguaro.homestead.com /files/saguarocard.html (874 words)

	Arizona - Saguaro National Park, East Section
		Seventeen miles east of the centre of Tucson, the Rincon Mountain section of Saguaro National Park is the larger and more remote of the two halves of the Park, and includes an extensive mountainous area with hills as high as 8,482 feet (Rincon Peak).
		The western edge lies adjacent to the town suburbs and is bordered in part by streets of the Tucson grid system, and some nearby areas of desert with plentiful saguaro are steadily being cleared, replaced by new trailer parks and luxury gated estates, as the town continues to expand eastwards.
		The Coronado National Forest encloses the park to the north, east and southeast, and this too has many possibilities for exploration.
	www.americansouthwest.net /arizona/saguaro/east.html (238 words)

	Saguaro National Park on Encyclopedia.com
		SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK [Saguaro National Park] 91,443 acres (37,021 hectares), SE Ariz. Contained within the desert park are many examples of the saguaro cactus (Cereus giganteus), a monumentally proportioned, now rare species whose blossom is Arizona's state flower.
		The area was proclaimed a national monument in 1933 and became a national park in 1994.
		Parks under siege: woefully understaffed parks along the U.S. southern border have become the special targets of drug and people smugglers.
	encyclopedia.infonautics.com /html/S/SaguaroN1.asp (514 words)

	Friends of Saguaro National Park - Welcome
		Saguaro National Park is located in southern Arizona, near the growing city of Tucson.
		Helping to preserve the features of this natural treasure is one of the primary objectives of the Friends of Saguaro National Park.
		--> Friends of Saguaro National Park is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 to assist the National Park Service with the funding of special projects for this very special park.
	www.friendsofsaguaro.org /welcome.html (156 words)

	Copper Crest - Area Information - Saguaro National Park
		The Saguaro National Park is divided into the East and the West Sections.
		Formerly known as the Saguaro National Monument, they were promoted to Park status in October of 1994.
		The older and larger of the two, the SAGUARO PARK EAST section is located off Old Spanish Trail, 5 miles east of Broadway.
	www.coppercrest.com /saguaro2.html (743 words)

	Saguaro National Park
		My visit to Saguaro National Park January 2005.
		The most predominate cactus in the park is the saguaro but other cacti such as the prickly pear (middle above) also grow in the park.
		The hills that the abundance of Saguaros thrive on were formed from uplifts in the Earth's crust.
	darkwing.uoregon.edu /~aselix/GEO213/s.html (223 words)

	Saguaro National Park, Arizona
		The roads of both sections of Saguaro National Park in Tucson, as well as the road called Speedway Boulevard which goes to the western section of Saguaro NP are a wonder.
		Saguaro National Park, only recently redesignated from being a National Monument, consists of two separate units, both close to Tucson in southeast Arizona.
		What to See and Do The park is named after the giant saguaro cactus, with upward curved limbs branching out from a single vertical column, the symbol of the Sonoran Desert.
	freespace.virgin.net /john.cletheroe/usa_can/natparks/sag.htm (348 words)

	Amazon.com: Saguaro National Park (True Books): Books: David Petersen
		"Saguaro National Park" is illustrated with vivid color photographs of the flora and fauna you can expect to see when you visit (there is a photograph of an impressive example of the teddybear cholla).
		But at least I have visited Saguaro National Park, even if I am not sure if it was the part west or east of Tucson (I think it had to be west).
		The park is named for the mighty saguaro cactus, which from a seed smaller than a grain of sand grow over the course of their 200-year lifespan as tall as a five-story building.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0516209442?v=glance (801 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Saguaro National Park
		There are campgrounds in Coronado National Forest, which surrounds Saguaro East on three sides.
		Saguaro East encompasses an aging saguaro forest at the foot of the Rincon Mountains.
		Saguaro West embraces a wide variety of Sonoran Desert life against the backdrop of the Tucson Mountains.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/9073gd.htm (273 words)

	Saguaro National Park Overview
		In 1933, an ancient saguaro forest east of Tucson was designated a National Monument.
		Saguaro West, or the Tucson Mountain District, is located 16 miles west of Tucson.
		There are four picnic areas easily accessible from park roads, and a fifth, backcountry site is available to those who don't mind packing their trash out of the area.
	www.randmcnally.com /rmc/explore/exploreParkOverview.jsp?poi_id=204000005 (645 words)

	Saguaro National Park; Tucson Attractions
		Saguaro National Park has two sections; Saguaro East encompasses an aging saguaro forest at the foot of the majestic Rincon Mountains, as well as an exceptional variety of other desert communities.
		When visiting the Saguaro National Park, make plans to stay with the Smuggler's Inn.
		Saguaro West embraces a variety of Sonora Desert life against the backdrop of the rugged Tucson Mountains.
	www.smugglersinntucson.com /attractions/saguaro-ntl-park.html (182 words)

	National Park Information: Western States
		The rest of the 19th Century did not see the formation of many more national parks or monumnets, but quickly after the turn of the century, it became quite clear that something had to be done to help preserve both natural and historical landmarks for the enjoyment of our kids.
		It is my goal to encourage people to visit our national parks and enjoy them, because if we do not instill in our children the beauty and importance of these parks, they will not be around for our grandchildren.
		It is the goal of this website to provide people with a plethora of information and history on National Parks and Monuments found in the Western United States (including Alaska).
	www.usparkinfo.com (689 words)

	Saguaro National Park : Introduction Frommers.com
		Although Saguaro National Park preserves a sizable chunk of the Sonoran Desert, it is one of America's few national parks dedicated to protecting one specific plant.
		Although the saguaro forests dominate the horizon--and are consequently the first thing we notice here--this desert is home to dozens of other cacti, grasses, shrubs, flowers, and trees, as well as several hundred species of birds, mammals, and reptiles.
		The stately saguaro cactus, symbol of the American Southwest, is the king here, dominating the entire landscape.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/saguaronationalpark/2290010001.html (409 words)

	Saguaro National Park Pictures
		All pictures on the next two pages are from the Saguaro National Park, using various film and digital cameras.
		, this national park consists of 2 districts, Saguaro West and Saguaro East.
		Tucson is the largest city in the area with plenty of resources and facilities and is a central point to the national park.
	www.worldfromtheweb.com /Parks/Saguaro/Saguaro.html (442 words)

	George's Photo Album: Saguaro National Park
		Saguaro National Park is made up of two nature reserves close to Tucson.
		There are tons of magnificent Saguaro cacti in the Park, but the one shown below was exceptionally large.
		We are lucky to have one large area of the Park very close to where we live - it's just about a 15 minute drive to the east.
	www.blahafamily.com /george/PhotoAlbum/Saguaro/Saguaro.asp (189 words)

	Saguaro National Park -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Established as a national monument in 1933, it became a national park in 1994; it...
		Visit the wildlife and geysers of Yellowstone National Park, where the concept of preserving wilderness was born.
		Established as a national monument in 1933, it became a national park in 1994; it has a total area of 143 square…
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9064743?tocId=9064743&query=null&ct=null (871 words)

	Gallery: Saguaro National Park, Arizona
		Saguaro National Park located on the outskirts of Tucson, contains one of the best preserved parts of the Sonoran Desert.
		This campground is located in the Tucson County Mountain Park, which shares Saguaro West southern boundary and protects equally beautiful stands of desert vegetation.
		Saguaro East is larger of the two, and located closer to Tucson.
	www.branimirphoto.ca /gallery/arizona/saguaro-np.html (815 words)

	Golden Gate Photo - Saguaro National Park Gallery
		Saguaro National Park consists of a West and East District, 30 Miles apart with Tucson, Arizona in the middle.
		Golden Gate Photo - Saguaro National Park Gallery
		The tallest saguaroes in the park reach 50 feet (15 meters) in height and weigh 8+ tons, easily making them the largest cacti in the United States.
	www.goldengatephoto.com /westus/saguaro.html (283 words)

	Saguaro Virtual Travel in 687 images
		Saguaro National Park is home to the saguaro cactus and many other plants and animals common to the Sonoran Desert.
		Saguaro National Park, being a more obscure park, was visited by 642,457 people in 2002.
		It became a national park in 1994, after being a national monument since 1933.
	www.untraveledroad.com /USA/Parks/Saguaro.htm (220 words)

	NPCA Destination Finder
		Great stands of giant saguaro cactus dominate this protected Sonoran Desert terrain located in separate park units on either side of Tucson, Arizona.
		Javelina, mule deer, coyote, roadrunner, and Gambel's quail can be seen along the roads and trails in the lower sections of the park.
		Giant saguaros are unique to the Sonoran Desert.
	syndication.getoutdoors.com /finder?id=npca&national_park=44 (162 words)

	Saguaro National Park
		A young Saguaro at may 35 years old.
	www.m99c.com /saguaro_national_park.htm (8 words)

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