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Enormous cacti, silhouetted by the setting sun, for most of us the Giant Saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. And yet, these majestic plants are only found in a small portion of the United States. Saguaro National Park protects some of the most impressive forests of these sub-tropical giants. Saguaro National Park, located in the state of Arizona. Saguaro National Park is divided into two sections, lying approximately 20 miles (32 km) east and 15 miles (24 km) west of the center of the city of Tucson, Arizona. Total area in 2002 was 143 square miles (91,327 acres) (370 km²) of which 111 square miles (289 km²) is designated wilderness. Both sections conserve fine tracts of the Sonoran Desert, including ranges of significant hills, the Tucson Mountains in the west and the Rincon Mountains in the east. The park gets its name from the saguaro cactus which is native to the region. Many other kinds of cactus, including barrel cactus, cholla cactus, and prickly pear, are also abundant in the park. One endangered animal, the Lesser Long-nosed Bat, lives in the park part of the year during its migration, together with one threatened species, the Mexican Spotted Owl. The park was established as Saguaro National Monument on March 1, 1933 and changed to a national park on October 14, 1994.

As seen at http://www.nps.gov/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saguaro_National_Park

	Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch Sasabe, Arizona Phone: +1 800-872-6240 Just a 60 mile jaunt from the ranch, guests will see miles and miles of majestic Saguaros dotting the landscape of Saguaro National Park West. The renowned Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum is also found in the park, with natural habitat exhibits of birds and animals found in region, as well as a restaurant and gift shop.
	Elkhorn Ranch Tucson, Arizona Phone: +1 520-822-1040 Elkhorn Ranch lies an hour's drive south, in the wide open working landscape of the Altar Valley. When you look south you'll see a triangular peak called Baboquivari Peak, sacred to the Tohono O'odham Nation and a landmark visible from throughout the Altar Valley. Be sure to visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on the edge of the park, along Kinney Road -- our favorite place to send Elkhorn Ranch visitors. You can dive into the natural history of the Sonoran Desert as you wander through the museum's lovely gardens and naturally designed wildlife exhibits. Visit Kitt Peak National Observatory and San Xavier del Bac Mission too!
	White Stallion Ranch Tucson, Arizona Phone: +1 888-977-2624 The Park is composed of two districts - East and West. The ranch borders the Saguaro National Park West and the scenery at the ranch is very similar to the park. The west district has a more gentle terrain and is lower and biologically younger than the east section however the saguaros are just as large and even more extensive. Wasson Peak reaches a height of 4,687 ft. The park is especially beautiful from mid-January, when the wildflowers begin to bloom until the end of June, when the cactui have finished blooming. Within the park is the Sonoran Desert Museum, a world renowned living museum that is a definite must-see. The museum is a 25 minute drive from the ranch.
	Tanque Verde Ranch Tucson, Arizona Phone: +1 800-234-3833