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Wild animals and outdoor enthusiasts could one day hike freely between Saguaro National Park and Pima County’s Sweetwater Preserve, thanks to a land acquisition announced this week. More info: http://tucne.ws/1fco (Video taken by Henry Brean / Arizona Daily Star on the land that was just added to Saguaro National Park’s Tucson Mountain District)

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Land acquisition links Saguaro National Park to Sweetwater Preserve

Land acquisition links Saguaro National Park to Sweetwater Preserve

Wild animals and outdoor enthusiasts could one day hike freely between Saguaro National Park…

Saguaros slashed at national park west of Tucson

Saguaros slashed at national park west of Tucson

Saguaro National Park rangers are searching for those responsible for hacking into eight of the park's namesake cactuses earlier this month.

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