Sunday, February 5, 2012

SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK and SORONA DESERT MUSEUM

This great park is located close to Tucson and has an east and west location.
The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is located in the west location of the Saguaro National Park. After the information presentation, the screen is lifted to reveal the amazing outdoor setting of the museum. 
The saguaro cacti dominate the park.
The buildings have many observation decks.
The buildings also compliment the setting
The effects of flash floods or washouts in the desert.
The skies are amazing!!

Many bikers travel the park roads.
A number of displays are in the out buildings of the park.
The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexican state of Sonora.
As if the six species of venomous snakes weren't enough.
A great setting for the outdoor cafe.


Kellie getting up close.
What a great area!

4 comments:

Bev Morgan said...

Chris, too bad that these tall cactus can't be brought home as a souvenior. Your pictures are great!:) Bev

Anonymous said...

Looks warm & toasty there,need the heat to warm our bones up here.
looking forward to some snow too however
love paul

Anonymous said...

Great to follow your travels. We are enjoying Niue.Pacific is warm and incredibly clear. Only one cyclone so far.
Love Kathy and Geoff

Anonymous said...

Beautiful scenery...I can see lots of future paintings Chris.
Linda & Jim