Kel and friend

Life in the Desert

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January 25th 2007
Our AM hike today was to the other, Saguaro NP (East). The northern edge of the Sonoran Desert is home to the most recognizable cactus in the world, the majestic saguaro cactus. We followed the Cactus Forest Loop Drive, then stopped for our hike along the Squeeze Pen Trail to the Pink Hill and returned on the Loma Verde Trail. It was a delightful walk in the desert among the saguaros. A ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more