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Saguaro National Park East, approximately 20 miles east of Tucson, Arizona consists of an aging saguaro forest at the foot of the majestic Rincon Mountains. The desert is alive with an exceptional variety of other desert plants, including barrel, cholla, and prickly pear cacti. The Rincon Mountains' rise majestically under fluffy white clouds and a brilliant blue sky.

The Vast Sonora desert San Tan mountains in central Arizona USA on a late Spring morning

Desert landscape with cacti, Stenocereus thurberi, Carnegiea gigantea and other succulents and plants in Organ Pipe National Park, Arizona

Ocotillo plants, in the late summer, in Joshua Tree National Park in California. Ocotillos are also known as buggywhip, coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus.

Joshua Tree Is A Popular National Park In California Where People Hike And Rock Climb

The beautiful landscape of Southern California's Mojave Desert located near Kelso, California in eastern San Bernardino County.

The New Cornelia open-pit copper mine has a rich history in the mining industry of the southwestern United States. The New Cornelia Mine traces its roots back to 1909 when a geologist named John Boddie identified significant copper deposits in the Ajo, Arizona area. The New Cornelia Copper Company was formed in 1916 to develop these deposits, and mining operations began in earnest. Over the ensuing decades, the New Cornelia Mine underwent significant expansion as demand for copper surged, particularly during periods of war and industrial growth. The mine's open-pit operation became one of the largest of its kind in the United States, producing vast quantities of copper ore. By the latter half of the 20th century, the New Cornelia Mine faced challenges including declining ore grades, increasing operating costs, and environmental regulations. In 1983, the mine owners announced the closure of the mine due to these factors, marking the end of an era for one of Arizona's most significant copper producers. While the New Cornelia Mine is no longer operational, its legacy continues to be felt in the area, both in terms of its historical significance and the ongoing efforts to address the environmental legacy of mining activities. This scene of the mine was photographed from the Ajo Scenic Loop near Ajo, Arizona, USA.

Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

Storm clouds over Saguaro cactus

Hiking area in the Arizona desert

Hiking outdoors in McDowell Wilderness in Arizona

Sunset over ridge in Mojave Desert with dramatic sky, light rays, sleet, cholla cactus and yucca.

The Vast Sonora desert in central Arizona USA on a early Spring morning

Desert landscape in the Tonto National Forest in Rio Verde, Arizona during the winter month of February. Saguaro cacti in the foreground and a distant mountain range in the background, give the image depth.

Various cactus and desert plants landscape scenery in Arizona Sonoran desert.

Spectacular Sunset, Papago Park, Sonoran Desert, Arizona

Joshua trees along the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada near Area 51

Aris landscape in the Mojave National Preserve in California. The preserve was established to protect nature and local animal species. This image is part of a series of views taken at different times of day from the same location; a time lapse is also available.

Teddy Bear Cholla Cacti under a cloudy morning sky in the Sonoran Desert near Amado, Arizona. Mt. Wrightson and the Santa Rita Mountains are seen in the distance.

The Overton, Nevada desert on a sunny day.

The Vast Sonora desert in central Arizona USA on a early Spring morning

Desert landscape in the Tonto National Forest in Rio Verde, Arizona during the winter month of February. Saguaro cacti in the foreground and a distant mountain range in the background, give the image depth.

Hidden Valley trail at the South Mountain Park Preserve in Phoenix Arizona

Beautiful desert view with bushes under a light blue sky

This is a photograph of a Cholla Cactus in the scenic landscape of the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, USA on a spring morning.

Sunrise scenery from Picket Post Mountain in Tonto National Forest

Saguaro cactus along a mountain ridgeline in Arizona with saguaro cactus

$Beautiful Joshua trees in the Joshua Tree National Park.\nCalifornia, USA$

Various cactus and desert plants landscape scenery in Arizona Sonoran desert.

The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene , which includes Mount Ajo and Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.

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