Saguaro National Park - Tucson Arizona
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- Опубліковано 28 бер 2022
- Saguaro National Park - Tucson Arizona. Take a ride thru the scenic Saguaro National Park and Tuscon Mountain Park. Stunning views and paved roads wind thru the parks.
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Be sure to go to Saguaro NP East and Mt Lemmon!
Russ, I didn't know you were a major league baseball player. You hit this one way out of the park !!! Now I know where those big cacti are !!! Yay
Hey Russ! You made this old man happy as you brought back many good memories. I lived out in Tucson back in the early 70s... 1970s that is. Old Tucson was a place where the tv series "High Chaparral" was filmed. You might remember that program. My wife and I lived on the north end of Tucson and our backyard looked up to Mt. Lemon. Back then, there were no power lines going up there and the cabins where people lived used kerosene lamp and wood burning stoves for heat and cooking. Yes, it did get hot out there in Tucson, so to cool off, we would go UP to the top of Mt. Lemon. In the spring, when it rained in Tucson, you could see it snowing on Mt. Lemon. When the snow melted, the washes ran fast and high. The Rialto Wash was about 100 feet from the back of my home. Keep up the great videos my friend!
Hi Russ. Saguaro National Park actually has 2 districts - and East district and a West district. The East district of the park is the older part of the park. It is located about 10 miles to the east of Tucson and has a very nice paved scenic drive that is about 8 miles along. You were skirting around the West district of the park on the west side of Tucson, which has a 6 mile unpaved scenic drive. Both scenic drives are worth the trip!! Both districts of the park have visitor centers and nice hiking trails. Next time check out the east side of the park so you can take the van on the paved scenic drive. There is a nice picnic area you can stop at and also a shorter paved interpretive trail. Enjoy your road trip!!
I agree with the comment above. I spent the winter just east of Tucson and had the chance to visit both the East and West Parks. The West was my favourite. The gravel Loop is a must-see. I have a 40ft class A but tow a Jeep Wrangler. The views off of the western Loop that is unpaved are absolutely gorgeous. It includes places to have a picnic or to pull off. I did see a Class C doing the loop so it's doable in your van. But much better in something like the Jeep. It's too bad. You only saw a fraction of what the park has to offer.
Yes, you are correct, I travelled through the East area in 1994. Totally different and not so busy either, even in September ! I love this whole area. Oldtimer Englishman from Shropshire, reliving memories.
@@mnzman59 The West District is my favorite also, but both the west and east side of the park are amazing with all of the saguaros!
Hi Russ. You missed the Desert Museum. A marvelous place. The entrance is a long decline down to the display section. As you walk down that decline hallway they have a brass strip embedded in the concrete floor. Its a Geological Time scale . At the entrance you're at the Precambrian age and way down at the other end in the display room you have a tiny ( quarter inch) section. That's when the age of Humanity began. Kinda puts things in perspective. Then, in the display room is a marvelous display of crystallized mineral specimens (Minerals of Arizona). After that, you go out and see all the animals in the Desert Zoo. You can even get up close to a live Puma cat and lots of other desert animals.
I have enjoyed the Desert Museum which is a wonderful zoological park. One caveat for those visiting - do take lots of water or purchase drinks. It gets very hot most of the time late Spring through Fall.
Is the Desert museum in the national park?.
Wow! My old stomping grounds! Spent lots of time in Saguaro and Tucson Mtn. Park -- 40 years ago. If you have toime you shoud visit the AZ - Sonora Desert Museum. Shame that Old Tucson is dead. Was a neat display of old movie sets. Thanks!
Old Tucson was a neat place, they reenacted old Hollywood western scenes, been there a few times, my last was about 20 years ago, wife and I even had one of those western pictures of us done there.
We enjoy watching your videos.
I visited Old Tuscon when I was a teenager. They were making a movie there and I got to watch the action and got an autograph from Chill Wills, bet that is a name not very many people remember. They used to make a lot of old cowboy movies there. I also remember the park and the Desert Museum. We had relatives in Tuscon and we took Route 66 to go visit a few times in the 60's.
A long drive Russ, but looks like it was worth every mile. Take care and enjoy the ride. Thanks, Mike
I tell you the music selection that RusS chooses sure does get my day started properly.
Hi Russ! Wife and I live here in the park. It's quiet and peaceful and we really loved your video!
Shawn and Chrissy in Saguaro National Park
Cool video Russ. Since you're in Tucson have you thought about going to the Sonoran Desert Museum. I went about 50 years ago and when I visited Arizona it was a highlight of my visit. Its not cheaped about $23 for seniors but well worth it. It takes about 2 hours to go through it.
Yes more clouds then usually it's usually sunny hot days in that area where your driving. Hot and windy . You came on a trip on a better beautiful day . Those clouds were rain clouds for our Tucson city limits. Just FYI. Enjoy the scenic views lots of desert vegetation for sure! A Tucsonian native 😁🏜️🙏🇺🇸
Thanks for bringing back fond memories of southern Arizona. Last time I visited Saguaro Nat'l Park in July, it was 118 degrees F at 4h00 PM. You can spend a week exploring Saguaro Nat'l Park, I stopped everywhere to take landscape, plants and flowers pictures. It's a good thing you are only in springtime, not too hot and plenty of blooms. If you want to drive East-West through the City of Tucson, there are 3 main roads : 22nd Street, Broadway Street and Speedway Street. Houghton Street is a North-South main thoroughfare leading to the eastern tier of Saguaro Nat'l Park and to the Catalina Highway and up Mount Lemmon. It is evident that the pandemic robbed people of their time getting out of the house and exploring natural parks and monuments, they go everywhere with a vangeance nowadays. "Old Tucson" was used as a filming lot for western T.V. shows, I saw Jack Palance there once (big mean-looking cowboy). After visiting Arizona for 15 times, I know there are two places to go : the Grand Canyon and the Tucson area. RICHARD
@@rogersmith7396 :. When the temps rise, head heavenward to Mt. Lemon. My morning views back in 1980 was looking upward to Mt. Lemon. It was 15 to 20 degrees cooler up there than down in the city. Back then, we would rent horses and spend the day going up the trails and having picnics. Great memories this old man has of those days. At Old Tucson, got to see some filming of the tv series The High Chaparral. The original Old Tucson burned down before the current one was built. Is still worth the trip out there today! Dale
If you waan to add a third place to go to, that would be Sedona.
Tku for sharing. Me, I had a frazzled day then unwound with you to remember there is always beauty to be found, even among full parking spots and all. Yes, the yellow blooms are a beauty. Sleep well in where you spend the night. I will sleep well now that I tuned in to you. Talk soon.
Thanks for Sharing! Beautiful Scenery!
Those parks were crazy busy in the 90's when we spent time with our retired relatives there. Midday is IT for crowds there. However, like you I love to rise early, catch that magic light, and avoid crowds. Do that and this is a photographer's dream in the spring.
Beautiful, beautiful 👍👍🤗. Thank you. I had lunch at Old Tucson many years ago. Take care.
Thanks for the views of the National Park. I have been there once fleetingly. I plan to go again and also see the Organ Pipe National Monument. I agree the parking situation looked really bad - cars should not park in RV spaces. Maybe more signage by the National Park folks would be helpful but who knows.
Hey Hey it's our Russ, heading down I-10 taking on A Amazing scenic drive .Thanks Russ for letting us ride along today.👍
Hi, Russ! My husband and I just discovered your channel as we are planning a trip to South Dakota at the end of May. Driving from IL. Absolutely loving your videos! We are enjoying watching all your travels. Thank you so much for the great content! 👍😊🚙
Just outside the NP is the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum. Highly recommend it. You could spend an entire day there. There is a fee, your NP pass doesn’t work there.
Love desert Museum but I'm a native so we used to go there alot
My old stomping grounds! Such a breathtakingly beautiful area! My horse and I explored so much out there...
Yes, the view adds a lot of flavor to that sandwich!
Beautiful location thanks for sharing this video. Have you ever thought about getting a Truck camper? You can park them in a normal parking spot, also they allow you to go deeper into the woods/BLM areas. Anyway thanks again and as always stay safe and healthy.
Old Tucson Studios is a place where many, many Western movies were filmed. I was there when it was closed but the story boards and photos and glimpses of what Old Tucson looks like was very interesting. Looked like they did rodeos there too. I stayed at Gilbert Ray campground for a week. There's a walking trail in a wash right at the Visitor Centre. Cheers, Steve
I remember when old tucson burned down..lots of the old buildings burned..they rebuilt what's there now..
@@dmlzona they closed the wax museum and sent the figures back to England or the north, I think Minnesota, Josephine ? Wax museum, can't remember the last name. But there was a fire and people who worked there thought it was on purpose.
Can you recommend a good rodeo in Tuscon? I heard before rodeos are famous there
The Journey Continues 🌵 and many thanks for taking us along ~ looks awesome and def on my list of places
To go and see ~ 🌵🌞 I heard that the old Tucson studios will be re-opening soon & it will be a great stop to see & experience !!
Be Safe out there & look fwd to your next stop on the trail 🌵
Any clue when they will reopen?
Great scenic drive, Russ. Always fun riding shotgun. 🇦🇺🇦🇺
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Yes that park look's beautiful thank's!!!
My mother was the manager of the Wax Museum. My brother's set up sets and even spooked some customers . My sister worked in the candy store. Long long history for us.
It used to be free in the 60s70s...
Hi Russ, love all your videos!!! They are very relaxing, beautiful and entertaining!! Thank you for taking us with you.
That's a beautiful area, thanks for the drone video. I can't wait to check out it out. Hoping it won't be as crowded next year as it is now.
YAY! It's Russ!
VERY scenic drive! You just saved me taking my motorhome through that park. Not sure why that is a national park. Thank you!
Full everywhere spring break next couple weeks all the kids are out of school beautiful clouds in the sky Tucson is a busy place so pretty too you should stop at tombstone fun place very interesting place
Russ, I took this same trip in 2018 and it is nice. If you haven't planned everything out yet, you need to visit a couple of places. One is the Pima Air and Space Museum on the south side of Tucson. It has an airplane graveyard with many different planes, including an SR-71 Blackhawk and one of JFK's Air Force One planes. Also, in addition to all the national parks, monuments and memorials and state parks in this area, take some time to visit the Arizona vineyards. YES, they make wine in Arizona, but it's a dry wine!! 😂😂Check out the Sonoita Vineyard and Winery near Elgin. They offer tours of the winery and it is absolutely fascinating!
Don't miss San Xavier del Bac, Tumacacori, Tubac Presidio, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Kartchner Caverns, Colossal Caverns, Bisbee and Tombstone!
he did one on that...next video i'm watching.
Great views! Those Cacti were great! Thank you Russ!❤️❤️🌵🌵🌵
I live on that same road that the Saguaro National Park is on, I see those mountains everyday, it's just simply beautiful. It's really cool to see this video, and I hope you enjoyed beautiful Tucson Arizona, because its really a treasure! May the Good Lord bless you and keep you in all of your travels, in Jesus name.
Me too. Well silver bell and twin peaks area
@David Hattenburg That's awesome brother ! I am on Sandario road. God bless you and your family 🙏🏽
@@HE-IS do you remember the Kai farms? Lettuce, and cotton mills in Marana? Love it out that way , amazing the growth the last 50 years. 🏜️🦊
@@foxiedogitchypaws7141 Yes! I grew up in Marana! It is very awesome to see the growth.
@@HE-IS remember the cotton gin? The small grocery store in Marana? We rented a trailer down the street from the store and James and Susan. 🏜️🦊My husband was the manager for John John and Herbert Kai. I would go with him at night when he would keep the cotton gin going 7 pm to 7 am.
He died 3 years ago. We live in Alabama but my family is in Tucson. I'm headed there the end of April. His brother's still live there, Andy who fly's and drives Semi's, James who is retired from the mine.
Awesome video looks so beautiful out there thanks for sharing 👍
🙋♀️Hello Russ! I love seeing Suguaro National Park. The myriad of shapes & sizes are so fascinating! Lunch looks inviting! Enjoy the rest of your evening Russ!👍
Oh my gosh!!!! What gorgeous scenery!!!! Everything is so pretty!!!! The sky…the cactus…the green plants…everything so pretty today!!! Thanks for such a great video!!!
Thanks for the ride!..it looked great on my brand new iPad Pro!..in FULL screen I might add! Safe Travels, Russ! ~Jim~
Silver clouds....🙏🙏
This was a perfect example of my experience with RV travel. Wing it, and pray I'd find a safe place to sleep, undisturbed.
There are two sides to Saguaro National Park . The west side and the east side off I 10. Check out all the dinky one way in and out towns, I am when I get there☮️🌵
I hiked up the peak a number of years ago. A great hike!
Looks like a pretty cool park. But then again. It looks like there is all kind of things that will either jab ya or bite ya........Russ. Thanks ! I am enjoying this trip also.
Well worth the visit !!, fantastic cinema experience
Bon appétit Russ et merci beaucoup pour le voyage!!
Great to see you on the road again !
Nice job. That's a park for me, crowds so much better than the other major parks!
Thanks for the travelogue, we don't go anywhere so it's fun to see your videos.
If only we could find Mr. Peabody's Wayback machine and visit Tucson area in the 1800's. Passed through the area 30 years ago on my way to Nogales. Walked over the border (tourista). Stunning area to visit. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
As a cyclist I appreciate the respect you showed for them. Thank you.
Russ, I paid 10 bucks a few years ago for the Senior pass. Word went out in my organization that they were going to raise the price. They do come in handy. Thanks for your good programing.
Very nice; grew up outside Phoenix and been to Tucson many times but never been there; thanks for the trip😎😎
Beautiful scenery! Thank you for posting.
Tucson Mountain Park opened in 1929 with approximately 20,000 acres. It was the largest county park in the nation, at that time. Old Tucson Studios leased the land in the Tucson Mountain Park. We may have a new company leasing Old Tucson Studios soon. Saguaro National Park was first a National Monument between 1933 and 1993. In 1994 it became Saguaro National Park, which may explain lack of amenities and nearby residences. Love your videos.
Hi. I just found your channel and i love your videos. I am now subscribed. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Nice road trip
Sleepwalking through there would be extreme challenge mode.
Near Tuscon Arizona, there is Reid Park, super, animals are well cared for....
Hi Russ 👋 I went to Pacheco Peak in June 2020....there was no one there but 2 Park Rangers. Such a gorgeous place. Rooster Cogburns was fun. I also visited Saguaro Park West and East. So much beauty. I go when it's HOT and try to get there for the Saguaro bloom 🌵 Old Tuscon closed everytime I am there. Xavier del Bac is worth a visit too. Enjoying all your adventures! Thanks for taking all of us along 👍
Down I-10 to route 80 is historic Tombstone, and further south is the town of Bisbee. We’ve been staying the month of March in Benson in an Escapees RV Park.
Too cool for school!!!
This was great, the beautiful different shades of green and little yellow flowers. Really nice video !
You should have turned left just before old Tucson..and go through Gates pass to I10..beautiful view and drive
It's a nice campground, 3 loops, we have been to the Desert museum twice. It's easy to get lost going out to it.
Very cool. We were there Monday the 27th.
Very cool!!
Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you, Russ!!!
Been on that road several times!!! Drop in to Desert Trails and say hi to my sister and brother-in-law!!!
Stayed at Snyder Hill BLM
We enjoyed the eastern Saguaro NP and its drive. We didn’t do the western one, so we enjoyed seeing your video.
You passed Gilbert Ray campground, one of my favorites. Also, the best museum is nearby, the Desert Museum. They have an awesome raptor show!!! …..Russell D.
Yo Russ, sandwich with a view doesn't get much better than that. Hello from cold rainy Mid Michigan 🇺🇸
SO beautiful!
Hi Russ! Here now, found some of the most beautiful desert environments in this area.
Hopefully I can make it to Patagonia, they have an interesting history and museum there.
What can you find out about Nogales, and on over towards Bisbee Arizona… I’ve heard those areas are spectacular also. Looking forward to more of your great contact, talk soon! Thank you
When you had your sandwich you were about 2 miles from my house! I use the park to motorcycle thru as it has the curves and all to make it enjoyable. All the campgrounds are full as your finding out .. there are a couple of BLM sites where you can setup for the night. If you need cordinates let me know and I'll shoot you the GPS info.
Thanks Russ!
The videos are great...
Saguaro National Park has two different areas in Tucson. There is the west park and the east park. I've been in Tucson for about thirty years and I love the east side park.
Loved it in Tucson!!
Great video! We are getting close to January February in Arizona in our RV. You are helping us look forward to it.
I remember when you got that Senior pass!
Mike in Oregon
Thank You for the tour…💚I usually take the entrance off of Tanque Verde rd and Speedway to Saguaro National Park 🏞 Entrance for the hiking 🥾 Trails.
Yeah the golden pass is a great deal. I bought mine about 15 years ago when they were &10.00. Great deal day I bought it we were at Carlsbad caverns paid for itself that day. But even at the current price still a great deal. I used to live in Douglas, maybe your trip will take you in that direction. Be interesting to see .
Tombstone next? Camp ground in town always has a spot
I have been to the Saguaro NP a couple of times but it never gets old, especially in the spring. Thanks for sharing your drive through the area. Hope to see some video of the Tucson Amtrak station as you pass through town. It is an old beautiful station. Stay safe Russ.
Those cacti, the saguaro, only grow in a strip of land between Tucson and. Phoenix. Maybe south of Tucson also I’m not sure. Nice video thank you.
hey bud came across your video I live in that small town of picture rocks. it's where I grew up. it was really cool seeing a different perspective on this place! you grow up here you hike all the trails, you.see everything over and over and you loose sight on what it looks like to others and how to appreciate it. thanks for taking me on a small tour of the roads I drive daily. it was cool!! 😎
Very cool!
Russ, since you're in the area it would be interesting to get your take on Caballo Loco Ranch RV Park. Bob introduced it to us and it seems like an unusual place.
Russ I hope you get a chance to visit the airplane boneyard out there!!! Picacho was awesome!
I went to saguaro NP in 2020. I was looking to see the Dollar general on your way there which I saw in your video. Old Tucson was closed when I was there to. The park ranger says it was permanently closed I love your videos I also love seeing your videos in the areas I’ve been
I love Tucson!
I really like the Tucson Arizona video Russ
Great video and Great comments !
One of the best times to visit is in the middle of July during the rainy season when the park turns green, with millions of desert flowers. I prefer the East Saguaro Park as it is near the beautiful Rincon Mountain range that provides a nice back drop.
Yes, and I did not even know they have a rainy season in summer before in the desert. Are you from the Tuscon area?
That was a beautiful scenic drive. Loved seeing all of the big cacti, and desert terrain. Looked like the first SP could have added more spots, pretty big area. Ppl shouldn't take the RV spots, that's why they are marked. Enjoying the adventure. Be safe. 🙂👍
i love this place. And im lucky enough to live here. nice video sir.
Yes, thanks