For years, an old saguaro giant stood beside the stone ruins of Scorpion Gulch. I photographed it through the years, never realizing I was documenting some of its final days in the Sonoran Desert.

Surrounded by saguaros and volcanic cliffs, Saguaro Lake offers rare desert water access by boat, hidden coves, and mountain views in every direction. An Arizona lake meant for drifting inside Saguaro Country.

A photographic look at a saguaro cactus decorated with tires in rural Arizona.

A journey through Saguaro National Park’s cactus forests, desert panoramas, and scenic trails in Arizona.