U.S. National Parks

A man in a sunhat stands before a tall saguaro cactus, speaking with his hand raised. Three inset photos show cactus blooms and the wonders of Saguaro National Park. Text reads: “Shea’s Rapid Recap #53: Hiking and Unleashing the Wonders of Saguaro National Park.”.
Join a captivating journey through Saguaro National Park, uncovering the fascinating world of saguaro cacti, mining history, and unexpected desert discoveries! Plus a presidio!
The image portrays the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. A stone sign engraved with "Carlsbad Caverns National Park" is flanked by desert plants. Buildings equipped with solar panels stand in the backdrop under a cloudy sky, as a brick-paved path guides visitors into the descending darkness of the caverns.
Finally! After the long and painful days of terrible weather in the desert, I had a reservation for the self-guided tour and planned to explore the caverns and enjoy the windless world.