If you know what these distinctively shaped cactuses are called, you can name this patch of public land in the Sonoran Desert. Saguaro National Park was established on this day in 1994 to protect giant saguaros like these. The slow-growing, prickly behemoths have been known to reach almost 80 feet into the Arizona sky. Just don"t be tempted to climb one—take it from us, a closer look at that celestial display isn"t worth getting jabbed by 3-inch saguaro spines.
Happy birthday, Saguaro National Park
Today in History
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A crane for good luck in today’s big game
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Who left the tub running?
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Hawai i Volcanoes National Park at 106
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Castle Day in Japan
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It s Teacher Appreciation Week
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Sea fireflies at the seashore
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Everyone s watching the Perseids
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Observing a squirrelly day
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Ruins of St. Dwynwens Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Wales
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Giants of the avian world
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A special day for a special cat
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Ambassadors of the airwaves
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Papa was a flightless bird
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The ‘Night of Nights’
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State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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Silent night, sparkling lights, and hearts full of joy
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It s Australia Day
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The confluence of the Arve and Rhône Rivers
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Crimson-rumped toucanet in the Refugio Paz de Las Aves, Ecuador
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National Lighthouse Day
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Darwin s Arch
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day
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Badlands National Parks 45th anniversary
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Winter scenery near Kuhmo, Finland
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National Aviation Day
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India Republic Day
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Astronomy Day and National Public Lands Day
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An improbable tribute for Towel Day
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Avalanche Lake Trail at Adirondack High Peaks, New York
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