Saguaro National Park East (Tucson, AZ)
By Greg McCown
(Century 21 1st American)
My new favorite spot to photograph is Javelina Rocks in Saguaro National Monument.  I used to avoid the area due to the amount of people there.  They were always getting in the way.  In a recent visit, I climbed around one of the other sides and found some interesting compositions.  I also found myself alone.  I've been there three times in the past couple of weeks and I keep finding new angles that I like.  Javelina Rocks is located inside Saguaro National Park on the east side of Tucson.  For those that may not know, there are two locations for Saguaro National Park.  One is in the Tucson Mountains on the west side of Tucson, the other is at the base of the Rincon Mountains on the east side of Tucson.  The east side location has a paved loop drive that is about 8 miles long.  Javelina...
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By Lexa R. Montierth, Real Estate Sales Agent and Marketer
(NextHome Complete Realty)
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By Greg McCown
(Century 21 1st American)
Bridal Wreath Falls Obviously, Tucson is not well know for waterfalls.  It's a desert and as such does not have a whole lot of water.  But Tucson is surrounded by large mountains and during certain times of the year those mountains receive a lot of rain and snow.  With the rain and snowmelt many of the canyons turn into rivers and the canyon walls turn into waterfalls. Eric and Dave taking pictures of the main fall Bridal Wreath Falls is quite a sight during these times.  The main and first fall drops about 25 feet and is surrounded by granite boulders and saguaros.  To the north of this main waterfall is a steep climb (using the roots of a large tree) up to the next level and many smaller waterfalls.  It also has a spectacular view of the Tucson valley and the Catalina Mountains. How ...
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By Greg McCown
(Century 21 1st American)
Did you know Saguaros can Glow? I'll apologize ahead of time about the cheezy title.  Saguaros and some other cactus actually can glow.  This happens just after sunset and just before sunrise.  When the sun is behind the cactus at the right angle the suns rays will hit the semi translucent needles making them appear to glow.  Some of my favorite pictures are taken from this angle.     The cholla cactus actually lights up even more due to the very transparent needles.  Many other types of cactus have a needle that is too dense.     I actually don't take many pictures of chollas.  I really just don't like them much.....a few too many unfavorable run-ins with the little devils of the desert.  Saguaros tend to keep their needles to themselves and they make more interesting subjects to phot...
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By Greg McCown
(Century 21 1st American)
Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona   Saguaro National Park is divided into two seperate locations on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona.  Each side has it's own visitor center.  The Saguaro National Park Rincon District is located at the base of the Rincon Mountains on the east side of Tucson.  The Saguaro National Park Tucson Mountain District is located in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains on the west side of Tucson.  Saguaro National Park has a total of over 90,000 acres.  It is fantastic place for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, viewing wildlife and enjoying an incredible sunset.  It is estimated that Saguaro National Park has over 1.6 million saguaros.  So if you want to see this Symbol of the Southwest there's no better place to go than Saguaro National Park.  Horsebac...
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