Travel QA: Streamlined AZ Oct 31, 2009
Start with a scenic drive through Saguaro National Park outside Tucson and then head just south of town to San Xavier del Bac Mission (surprisingly ornate inside and especially pretty outside as the sun sets). Make it a weekend trip and add Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone (an hourlong stop will be all you need; that, and the right kitschy frame of mind) and Bisbee. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Report names 25 national parks threatened by climate change Oct 7, 2009
The parks on the list are Acadia National Park, Maine; Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia; Bandelier National Monument, ; Biscayne National Park, Florida; National Seashore, North Carolina; Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia; Denali National Park and Preserve, ; National Park, Florida; Ellis Island National Monument, New York Harbor; National Park, Florida; Glacier National Park, ; , Tennessee; Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana; Joshua Tree National Park,... (USA Today -- Travel)
49 favorite Arizona getaways Oct 6, 2009
Saguaro National Park ... What you might not expect at Saguaro National Park are the ponderosa pines, aspens and fir trees ... Saguaro National Park, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail (Rincon Mountain District); 2700 N. Kinney Road (Tucson Mountain District), about 120 miles from central Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Report: climate change threatens national parks Oct 2, 2009
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Meteor shower's visibility clear in Tucson Aug 12, 2009
Astronomers suggest some good viewing areas can be found at the east end of Speedway at Saguaro National Park East, and near the Tucson mountains west of Tucson. Viewers should start scanning the skies above the eastern, southern and northern horizons and overhead after 9 p.m. on December 13. (FOX 11, AZ)
Annual meteor shower expected in mid-month Aug 12, 2009
A news release indicates good locations for viewing include the east end of Speedway Boulevard at Saguaro National Park East and the Tucson mountains west of the city. The University of Arizona s Flandrau Science Center plans to offer a special presentation of the Perseids and on meteor showers in general. (FOX 11, AZ)
New manager joins land bureau Aug 1, 2009
Mary Kralovec joins the Gila District after serving the past three months in Tucson as acting superintendent at Saguaro National Park. The Gila District includes the Safford and Tucson field offices as well as the district and San Pedro offices in the Sierra Vista area. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
YCC combines work, education at park Jul 11, 2009
Trips to Saguaro National Park and the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum expanded the teens understanding of parks, animals and habitats, he said. They also went to the June 23 grand opening of the improvements at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Nogales International, AZ)
Three Southwestern weekend getaways Jun 26, 2009
Just outside Tucson, Saguaro National Park gives the ultimate overview of this ecosystemgreen paloverde trees, purple cacti, and fuzzy teddy-bear cholla, not to mention cartoonish road-runners and piglike javelinas. Despite its seemingly ubiquitous presence on Arizona license plates and postcards, theres nothing like the real thing: a live encounter with a giant saguaro. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Prescribed burn to be held today Jun 17, 2009
Coronado National Memorial and the fire crew from Saguaro National Park plan to conduct a prescribed burn in the grasslands near the entrance to the park on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The visitor center and all trails will remain open. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Smoke may be visible in sky today from prescribed burn May 27, 2009
HEREFORD Coronado National Memorial and the fire crew from Saguaro National Park plan to conduct a prescribed burn south of the visitor center today. The visitor center will remain open; however, the picnic area will be closed during the burn period. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Franks tops Ariz. delegation in seeking largest earmarks May 13, 2009
Among the more obscure items is a request for $380,000 to help remove African buffelgrass in Saguaro National Park in Tucson. Another one seeks $4. (AZCentral)
Arizona Trail work continues with national status May 2, 2009
Next the group plans to tackle a five-mile section of trail just outside Saguaro National Park to the Manning Camp Trail, and they re asking people for their votes for a 50,000 prize that would help them build it. The Arizona Trail Association is one of five finalists for the Redwood Creek and Planet Green Greater Outdoors Project. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
More Arizona lands protected Sonoran Desert Monument among sites preserved by federal legislation Apr 3, 2009
But there's still work to be done, said Grijalva, who has since January introduced bills to expand the boundaries of Saguaro National Park around Tucson and preserve the cultural and natural resources in the Santa Cruz Valley, among other areas. "We've broken the ice and now we're beginning to move on to the next great plateau," he said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
'Spotty' wildflower season has arrived Mar 9, 2009
The White Tank and the Superstition Mountains in the Phoenix area, Saguaro National Park near Tucson and desert areas around Yuma are currently in bloom with purple, pink, yellow and white wildflowers. Steve Jakubowski, assistant manager at Lost Dutchman State Park east of Phoenix, said the wildflowers at the Superstition Mountains are spotty. (AZCentral -- News)
Radio ID chips help stem cacti theft Mar 5, 2009
Saguaros are the main attraction at Arizona's Saguaro National Park and soon they will be implanted with radio frequency identification tags to try and stem a rash of cacti thefts ... As if being covered in inch-long, needle-sharp spikes weren't protection enough, Saguaro National Park's signature species is getting some additional protection ... Saguaro National Park officials got the idea to identify NPS saguaro cacti from a similar program run by officials at the nearby , outside of Las... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Phoenix things to do Feb 8, 2009
If you are really into it and have the time, a day trip down way is worth the effort to vist the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park ... By the way, Saguaro National Park features one of the largest saguaro stands in the world. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Tucson itineraries Feb 8, 2009
Start the day with drive through Saguaro National Park and a hike through the Sonoran Desert landscape at the park or at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, where you can brush up on your desert plant identification. If you're feeling adventurous, take a jeep tour or a hot air balloon ride for an even better look at the surrounding beauty. (AZCentral -- Travel)
