At last! A place I’ve actually been myself! Many many times! Saguaro National Park is in my beloved Arizona. Tucson, to be exact. The park is actually two parks. One on the east side of town and the other on the west. I spent most of my time on the west side. 
There are a total of 150 miles of hiking trails plus shorter interpretive walks where you can learn about the various types of cacti and native wildlife. Check out the official park site for more information and pictures. Just remember, though, if you go hiking, watch out for scorpions, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes!
Today in history:
- 1883 – Actress Marguerite Clark was born.
- 1879 – Frank Woolworth opened the first of 5 and dime Woolworth stores in Utica, New York.
- 1907 – Actor/writer/director/producer Sheldon Leonard was born.
- 1907 – Actor Robert Young was born. He’s probably best known for his roles in Father Knows Best and Marcus Welby, M.D.
- 1924 – Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. President to deliver a radio broadcast from the White House.
- 1959 – Lee Petty won the first Daytona 500. He was also the father of racing legend Richard Petty and the grandfather of Kyle Petty.
On TV tonight: Ghost Hunters International and Top Guns.
Reading: I’m reading A Fitting End by Melissa Bourbon. She’s a new-to-me author and I’m loving this book! Can’t wait to read the first one.
I am so glad we have National Parks. Though I’m not so sure I’d go tromping through ones with scorpions and rattlesnakes.
Glad you’re liking your book!
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Brandy — February 22, 2012 @ 2:37 pm