Explore Saguaro National Park: Home of the Giant Cactus Forest

Saguaro National Park is one of the most unique desert landscapes in the United States, and it’s now a new destination in the DuckAbroad Travel Passport.

The park is split into two areas just outside Tucson: the Tucson Mountain District to the west and the Rincon Mountain District to the east. Each one protects a different side of the Sonoran Desert, but both are filled with the park’s iconic giants — the towering saguaro cacti.

Saguaros can grow more than 40 feet tall and live for over 150 years. Walking among them feels like stepping into a forest made of living sculptures. Families can explore easy desert trails, spot wildlife, and watch golden sunsets that light up the cactus silhouettes.

Whether you visit one district or both, Saguaro National Park offers kids a chance to experience a landscape found nowhere else on earth. Add it to your DuckAbroad collection and inspire your family to discover the wonders of the American Southwest.