Sonoran Desert National Monument, Arizona

Sonoran Desert National Monument is a 496,337-acre site protected the unique ecology of a small portion of the 120,000-sq-mile Sonoran Desert, which covers much of Arizona, and extends into California and Mexico.

Sonoran Desert National Monument, Arizona
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The Sonoran Desert National Monument, established on 17 January, 2001, protects the area from livestock grazing, so that the desert ecosystem can be appreciated as a treasure trove of biological, scientific and historic resource. The monument, managed by the Bureau of Land Management, is home to many endangered species of plants and animals.

Visiting Sonoran Desert National Monument, Arizona

From Phoenix, take Interstate 10 (Maricopa Freeway) south until Exit 164. Turn right to AZ-347 (N. John Wayne Parkway). Head south till Maricopa, then turn right onto AZ-238 (W. Garvey Ave) in front of the Shell gas station. Continue on AZ-238 until you arrive at the national monument after 16 miles.

Entry to the Sonoran Desert National Monument is free, but you are required to watch a 13-minute safety video.

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