Cactuses sure give Arizonans a lot to talk about. From towering Saguaros that are not what they look like, to a cactus looking like a couple kissing, to stunning flowers that bloom en mass for only ...

Cactuses are an integral part of the Arizona landscape — especially the tall saguaros that tower over swaths of the desert. Each year in the late spring, white blossoms emerge in the desert, crowning ...

After a massive bloom last spring, many of the saguaros around Tucson seem to be taking a year off. Cactus experts report below-average bud and blossom production on saguaros in the Rincon and Tucson ...

Saguaro National Park will celebrate Arizona's state tree and state flower with two full days of activities this Friday and Saturday. The Saguaro and Palo Verde Blossom Festival in the park's Rincon ...

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip to Saguaro National Park in Arizona, including the best hiking trails, things to do, and more.

President Teddy Roosevelt, the quintessential conservationist, said, "A grove of giant redwoods or sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral.” While in Tucson, Arizona, ...

The saguaro cactus is perhaps the most iconic symbol of our state. You can find it pictured everywhere from coffee cups to murals to tattoos. People love saguaros, but we know surprisingly little ...

Many U.S. state flowers were chosen over 125 years ago, often for qualities like beauty, resilience, and cultural significance. Several states share the same flower, and surprisingly, 16 states have ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Artist, Helen Hornberger, revived the ...

The saguaro cactus towered over the hilltop outside Tucson like a massive hand rising out of the earth. Generations of hikers posed for pictures at the base of the hulking, treelike plant, whose ...