That would be the mighty Saguaro Cactus. Saguaro National Park (pronounced sa-WHA-ro, with no "g" sound) is named after the ...

We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the resilient plants' methods to help engineer our future.

And so it was that in March 2000 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona, Hutto set his sights on the Sonoran Desert’s stately icon — the saguaro cactus. Several years earlier, ...

This 92,867-acre park is dedicated to the largest cactus in the U.S., the saguaro (pronounced sa-WAH-ro), a universal symbol of the American West. The park is divided into two districts ...

Cactus Forest Drive is the main road through the Saguaro East portion of the park ... making for stress-free driving and a chance to enjoy the scenery. There are pull-outs and scenic overlooks all ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...

The saguaro cactus is a distinctive icon of the American Southwest, found only in the Sonoran Desert. This towering plant, which can grow up to 60 feet tall and live for more than 200 years, is the ...

Arizona University Desert Lab researcher Peter Breslin stands next to a saguaro cactus on Tumamoc Hill. (Joe Duhownik/Courthouse News) They also looked at microsite characteristics like rock and ...

Three roads on the east side of Saguaro National Park ... the park will close the one-way portion of Cactus Forest Loop Drive for the day starting at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. The two-way portion ...

From the classic Saguaro to the funky Bunny Ear cactus, there are so many cactus types to suit every aesthetic and personality. Growing cactus house plants isn't just a trend—it's a commitment ...

The scenery of this remote destination is dramatic ... There is also an abundance of desert plant life with mesquite trees, saguaro cactus and blooming ocotillo. If you visit in the springtime ...

These parks in Minnesota, Colorado, Florida and other states are too often overlooked by travelers. Here's why you should add ...