Arizona’s and California’s Sonoran Desert - a surreal stretch of land filled with extremes. Rugged and harsh yet incredibly diverse and full of life. From dense saguaro & organ pipe cactus forests - iconic symbols of the American West - and countless isolated sky islands that rise from the plains to vast sandy desert regions the Sonoran Desert encompasses large parts of California’s and Arizona’s far South. Often referred to as the “Green Desert” it boasts an unexpectedly wide range of exciting wildlife and unique landscapes, setting this desert apart from any other North American desert. This great variety of landscapes and wildlife is protected by some of the most picturesque National Parks, National Monuments, and a large variety of State Parks. Here you will be able to experience one of the most colorful landscapes of the U.S. Southwest!

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Read through the travel guides to prepare yourself for an unforgettable trip or to simly get inspired:

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• Part 1 gives you a basic overview about what to expect, and how to plan your visit.

• Part 2 takes you through the best things to do and see in and around Phoenix.

• Part 3 takes you through the best things to do and see in Saguaro National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.

• Part 4 takes you through the best things to do and see in California's Imperial and Coachella Valleys.