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  1. I live in desert area and therefore these I love to see such deserted cactus plants. But these cactus from Saguaro National Park in Arizona looks very different. Good to see some different style of cactus in other part of the world.

  2. The utilization of summer vacations in such a way is wonderful for kids. I always look forward exploring such parks which adds some learning along with excursion even if there is weather constraints. I like the tips you included in the post to explore desert park.

  3. This national park is amazing. I think US has some of the most amazing national parks and Saguaro has to be one of the most unique.

  4. I love the cactus, wow the tallest 150 years old. I am from north Texas also and that dry Arizona would have been killing me. Great tip about going early morning or late evening.

    1. Oh, you’re from North Texas, too? Yeah! Just make sure you prepare the right lotions even when visiting in the summertime. Super dry!

  5. I face the same problem. As a teacher, I get holidays only in June and most of the places are either hot as hell or have rainy season. But when you gotta go, you gotta go. Weather can’t stop us! Your son seems to have a great time becoming ranger and exploring the wild.

  6. Awesome, I like that the path is a drive-thru! I’ve only ever stopped in Arizona on my way somewhere else, I have to save this for later on Pinterest so i have something to do next time.

  7. Gorgeous park! I’ll definitely make sure to get there early and beat the heat. I’m learning that living in TX now. Get everything done before noon and don’t go out again until sunset haha!

    1. That is so true about Texas in the summer. I don’t like going outside. Early morning or in the evening, because 4-5 p.m. is even hotter! Haha…

  8. Saguaro National Park looks like a neat place to visit. I will keep it in mind when we travel around Arizona. I have a new bucket list of visiting national parks!

  9. I am in love with all those adorable cactuses! They are so iconically Arizona. I’m doing a roadtrip currently through AZ and am wishing we had time to stop here. Great practical tips and advice.

    1. Aww… maybe next time you can stop here. I wish to go back in the fall/spring and visit other places around Tucson that we haven’t got a chance to visit.

    1. I think it’s one of the underrated National Parks in the U.S., especially for foreigners. I’m glad I could introduce it to more people.

  10. The cactus forest looks like a lot of fun ! I love cactus aha. It seems to be a great place to visit for both kids and adults ☺️

  11. Wow, saguaro cacti are so impressive! Hope to visit Arizona to experience this beautiful landscape in the future. Looks like you and your family had lots of fun 😉

  12. The cactii looks amazing. Didn’t realize they can be so tall. I can imagine it must be pretty hot and humid out there. What an adventurous trip you had. Great photos

    1. It was really hot, but not humid. In fact, it was super dry. We had to go to the store to get the lotion that I always used during winter when it was usually dry.

  13. I wished we would have made time to visit this park when we were in Arizona! I LOVE saguaro cacti, I think they are just beautiful! I am loving these pictures!

  14. Wow those cactuses look amazing! It’s good to know that you can visit even in summer, although I guess it might be best to go when it’s less hot. Great post!

  15. What an adventure! I have always loved the giant cacti but hate the heat, don’t think I’d do very well in Arizona! 😛

    1. I don’t think I can live there either. I just couldn’t believe it when seeing people jogging and ride their bicycle.

  16. My hubs lived in Tucson for a while and wants to go back to visit so bad! So, I’ll put this on the list for when we drive thru later this year. Also, I LOVE your little guy working on his junior ranger book! Mine’s 2, so a little young yet, but I look forward to him to reaching the age where he’s into stuff like that!

    1. I was like you when my son was your son’s age. And I learned about the park from that book, too. I hope you will make a stop at Tucson by end of this year.

  17. Wow! Look at all those cacti! It looks like a proper cowboy movie! I love that your son could become a ranger. I hope he continues to want to do it in the future

    1. We missed our horses when we visited. 😉 Yes, I hope our son will continue doing the ranger program in the future.

  18. OH it’s so different to where i’ve been previously. I love places like this for the kids where they can be outdoors!

    1. It felt different to be there because of the giant cactus. We felt so small. We enjoyed it much and our son had fun exploring the cacti and the rocks while doing his Junior Ranger book.

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