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Golden hour illuminates the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, casting the saguaro cacti in relief against a vibrant sky and Santa Catalina Mountains
A woman hiking in the mountains
The Vast Sonora desert San Tan mountains in central Arizona USA on a late Spring morning
Table Mesa or Table Mountain is a prominent natural landmark of Maricopa County in the Tonto National Forest.  It is characterized by rugged terrain and offers stunning views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring the saguaro cactus and unique rock formations.  This view of Table Mesa was photographed near New River, Arizona, USA.
Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona
Wild west California Mojave Desert with mountains in background
View of snow on San Gorgonio Mountain with purple wildflowers in the foreground from the Mission Creek Preserve in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Saguaro cacti, mesquite, and mountains combine for a beautiful desert landscape.
The Sandia Mountains illuminated by the light of the setting sun, casting the rocks in orange and pink colors, with a light sky with high, thin clouds above.
Black and white desert landscape of Superstition Mountains wilderness area with Saguaro cactus in Arizona on a spring morning.
A man hikes a trail on South Mountain that overlooks the city of Phoenix.
Hiker stands on rock pinnacle above desert and looks out
Saguaro National Park East, approximately  20 miles east of Tucson, Arizona consists of an aging saguaro forest at the foot of the majestic Rincon Mountains. The desert is alive with an exceptional variety of other desert plants, including barrel, cholla, and prickly pear cacti. The Rincon Mountains' rise majestically under fluffy white clouds and a brilliant blue sky.
Sycamore Creek hosts a variety of fall foliage in Tonto National Forest
Landscape near Abiquiu, northern New Mexico. American Southwest.
Aguirre Springs in monsoon season, with waters high and vegetation green, White Sands peaks from the horizon
Saguaro cactus at sunset in Arizona
The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the iconic plants of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona and Western Sonora, Mexico. These plants are large cacti that develop branches as they grow and mature. The branches generally bend upward but not always. The fluted trunks and branches of the saguaro are covered with protective spines.  In the late spring the plant develops white flowers and red fruit forms in the summer.\n\nSaguaros are found only in the Sonoran Desert. To thrive they need water and the correct temperature. At higher elevations, the cold weather and frost can kill the saguaro. The Sonoran Desert experiences monsoon rains during July and August.  This is when the saguaro obtains the moisture it needs to survive and thrive.  These saguaro cacti were found in Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Springtime sunsets in the San Tan Mountain Regional Park are pretty spectacular in my opinion.
Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque, Southwest USA, Mountain and New Mexico as primary.
USA, California, Death Valley National Park, Desert vegetation
Sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park. California, USA. October 2016
View down rural road in desert, Joshua Tree National Park
After wettest summer monsoon July on record, iconic sagauro cactus of Saguaro National Park in Tucson are surrounded by shades of green. August 19, 2021.
Diaz Lake along the Scenic Byway 395 near Lone Pine, California, in Summer with Alabama Hills and Sierra Nevada in the background
Mountains seen from Adrar Meltsene peak in background, Morocco
DescriptionSabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride.
The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions.  In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought.  These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world.  This scene , which includes Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.
Panoramic view of the red rocks area in northern New Mexico
a man makes his way across the landscape at sunset while riding mountain biking.  such beautiful nature scenery and adventure and exercise opportunities abound in central new mexico.
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