Exploring the National Parks

Author: Dirt In My Shoes

Join Ash and John from Dirt In My Shoes as we explore Americas National Parks! Were taking you around the national parks and talking about our favorite things, fun facts, adventures, and trip planning. Expect big laughs and fantastic information as we tour the parks together. Lets start exploring!
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138: 5 Incredible Fun Facts about Arizona’s Saguaro National Park
Episode 138
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Cactus, sunshine, and desert drama: this is the episode where we go all in on the most iconic plant of the American West. Saguaro National Park is bursting with towering giants and incredible stories of survival, and we’re digging into all of it! In this episode, we cover: Why the saguaro cactus is an American icon (and possibly a giant green lightsaber) What makes saguaros so tough, and why they only grow in certain parts of the desert The mind-blowing slow growth of a baby saguaro, and how nurse trees help them survive The park's wild history of cactus rustling and near collapse How the saguaro population is finally bouncing back Your task for today: Visit Saguaro National Park’s Facebook or Instagram and thank a ranger! Their work protects plants that won’t even reach full height in their lifetimes, and it’s incredible. Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-incredible-fun-facts-about-arizonas-saguaro-national-park/ Planning your own Saguaro National Park adventure? Episode 136: Exploring Saguaro National Park: Best Tips + Activities: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/136-exploring-saguaro-national-park-best-tips-activities/ 5 Things You Can’t Miss on Your First Visit to Saguaro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-things-cant-miss-first-visit-saguaro/ 8 Day Spring Break National Parks Road Trip!: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/8-day-spring-break-national-parks-road-trip/ Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/ National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/ Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/