The saguaro cactus is a distinctive icon of the American Southwest ... and spread out as wide as the cactus is tall to maximize the plants’ ability to collect water during the winter and summer rains.

The Saguaro Obsession Is Real ... As expected they’re mostly made up of water (between 75% – 90%!). There is also a sponge-like tissue throughout the inside to hold the water in place.

Take extra water for your pet and do not leave them in your vehicle. The highest recorded temperature at Saguaro National Park was 117 degrees F. in 1990. 1,160 plant species are found in the park ...