Saguaro National Park News
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Saguaro National Park Requests Public Comment on Planned Parking Lot Expansion in the Rincon Mountain District
November 1, 2022 | 4:27 pm
Saguaro National Park is planning to improve the visitor experience in the Rincon Mountain District, including redesigning and constructing new parking associated with historic features, and is requesting public comment to inform proposed changes.
Increased Fire Restrictions Beginning May 25 at Eight Southern Arizona National Park Sites, including Saguaro National Park
May 23, 2022 | 2:51 pm
As fire danger has increased across the American southwest, the National Park Service is implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions in eight National Park Service sites in southern Arizona.
Saguaro National Park Resumes Visitor Center Operations
April 8, 2022 | 11:35 am
On April 1, Saguaro National Park reopened both the Red Hills and Rincon Mountain Visitor Centers in the west and east district of the park.
Summer Youth Employment Opportunity at Saguaro National Park
April 4, 2022 | 1:22 pm
Saguaro National Park is once again accepting applications to join an 8-week, summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for teens, ages 16-18, consisting of three main components: conservation work, environmental education, and outdoor recreation.
Saguaro National Park February 2022 Program Schedule
January 28, 2022 | 3:00 pm
Saguaro National Park is offering guided hikes in the park. All programs are subject to change.
Saguaro National Park West January Moonlight Program Schedule
January 3, 2022 | 1:19 pm
Saguaro National Park’s west district (Tucson Mountain District) is scheduled to restart their Moonlight Programs. Join a National Park Service ranger and take a moonlight hike that start off with beautiful sunsets among the Saguaros.
Sections of the Bajada Loop will be closed for road improvement in Saguaro National Park’s Tucson Mountain District (west)
October 27, 2021 | 1:04 pm
Sections of the Bajada Loop will be closed for road improvement in Saguaro National Park’s Tucson Mountain District (west)
Multiple Road Closures at Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain District (west) on Wednesday
October 12, 2021 | 11:50 am
Due to several projects happening at once, multiple roads will be closed on Wednesday, October 13 at the Saguaro National Park’s west district in the Tucson Mountains. Visitors should plan their trip to expect these closures and other potential delays.
Expect Road Closures in Saguaro National Park (West) on Wednesday, Oct. 13 for Film Production
October 7, 2021 | 2:56 pm
The filming will cause road closures and parking restrictions along North Kinney Road, West McCain Loop, and West Mile Wide Road. The filming will take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saguaro National Park Recovers Human Remains Near Grass Shack Campground in the Saguaro Wilderness Area in the Rincon Mountains
October 1, 2021 | 12:22 pm
On September 29, PCSO and AZDPS assisted park staff in recovering the remains of a woman found near Grass Shack Campground.