There are a number of reasons that living in Arizona is a goal for many individuals and families. From southern Arizona to the high Sonoran desert of central Arizona to the stunning saguaro forests of Tucson and to the 
gorgeous Grand Canyon in the north, Arizona boasts a wealth of diverse season, climates, and amenities making it easy to see why Arizona real estate is so wonderful and why some many live, work and do business here.
No visit to southern Arizona is complete without a drive through Saguaro National Park, a vast and rugged terrain that protects and preserves a giant saguaro cactus forest that stretches across the valley floor near Tucson. Unique to the Sonoran Desert, the park’s towering saguaros sometimes reach as much as 50 feet in height.
The ancestral home of the Tohono O’odham Native Americans, the area was designated as Saguaro National Monument in 1933 and received national park status in 1994. In addition to a broad expanse of desert, Saguaro National Park also features mountainous regions, some of which reach more than 8,000 feet above sea level, home to four-season pine and coniferous forests. These varied landscapes provide ideal habitats for a wide range of flora and fauna, including javelinas, coyotes, quail and desert tortoises in the lower elevations; black bear, deer and Mexican spotted owl roam the upper elevations.
A visit to Saguaro National Park usually begins at the visitor center in either one of the park’s two districts. Here, you can take in museum exhibits, informational slide shows, cactus gardens or shop at a sales outlet. The visitor centers are also the starting point for numerous guided walks, self-led hikes and scenic drives. For more information or to plan a trip to Saguaro National Park, check out the Arizona Office of Tourism website at www.azot.gov.
