Sonoran Desert - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sonoran Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Sonora) is a hot desert in North America and ecoregion that covers the northwestern Mexican states of Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur, as well as part of the southwestern United States (in Arizona and California).
Arizona’s Wildly Different Desert Regions | Visit Arizona
WEBFrom the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.
Sonoran Desert | Map, Plants, Animals, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Sonoran Desert, arid region covering 120,000 square miles (310,800 square km) in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California, U.S., and including much of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, part of Baja California state, and the western half of the state of Sonora.
30 fascinating facts about the deserts of Arizona
WEBAfter a wild volcano explosion in the Sonoran desert, other deserts were formed. It includes the Chihuahuan desert, Mojave desert, and the Great Basin desert. These 30 fascinating key points about the Arizona deserts will help you to …
A Guide to Arizona’s Most Striking Natural Wonders
WEBArizona has some of the most beautiful and surprising landscapes the American West has to offer. The geography of this northeastern stretch of the Sonoran desert can be incredibly dramatic.
Sonoran Desert - Bureau of Land Management
WEBThe saguaro cactus is the iconic symbol of the Sonoran Desert and the monument is a place to see extensive forests of the classic cactus. But the monument has more to offer, including distinctive mountains rising from the desert floor.
Sonoran Desert - DesertUSA
WEBThe Sonoran Desert is an arid region covering approximately 100,000 square miles in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California, as well as most of Baja California and the western half of the state of Sonora, Mexico. Subdivisions of this hot, dry region include the Colorado and Yuma deserts.
Sonoran Desert - Sonoran Desert Region - Arizona-Sonora Desert …
WEBThe Sonoran Desert as currently defined covers approximately 100,000 square miles (260,000 sq. km.) and includes most of the southern half of Arizona, southeastern California, most of the Baja California peninsula, the islands of the Gulf of California, and much of the state of Sonora, Mexico.
Saguaro National Park - Visit Arizona
WEBSaguaro National Park has two districts brimming with native plants that thrive in areas where the desert floor gives way to mountain foothills. Visit today!
Desert Hikes - Arizona State Parks & Trails
WEBWe’ve put together a list of Arizona’s best desert hiking trails that you can enjoy right now, and throughout the next couple of months, until summer returns with a vengeance. As with any Sonoran Desert hiking experience, bring plenty of water and snacks to go with your appetite for adventure.