Sunshine, check. Cactus, check. Desert, check. Mountains, check. City, check. Er wait, City? Yes, Saguaro National Park is both in Tucson but in fact the two sections of the park are divided by the whole of the city. I know this may sound like a detractor, but in both the Rincon Mountain and Tucson Mountain districts you will find that it is quiet, isolated, and feels wild enough to qualify as a National Park.
Once you are done with your hike you can grab a great lunch or dinner or choose to return to your luxury resort and soak in the pool. Or, you can camp, boondock, rent a home, or sleep in a cheap motel. Obviously, one of the best parts of Saguaro is that it is so approachable and easy to visit.
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