Explore the rugged terrain and rare plants at one of Arizona's newest and barely visited national monuments, a serene cactus forest in the middle of the desert.

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress.

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress.

A new side loop trail off the Cactus Forest Trail makes it easier and safer for hikers to reach the beehive-shaped kilns.

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress.