neon cactus

Tucson is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west and 5he saguaro blossom is the state flower of Arizona.   To view the saguaros in their natural habitat, drive the scenic loop in the Saguaro National Park ( I used my national park senior pass and entered for free).  Or you could drive down Drachman Street and see the 30-foot neon saguaro.  It was erected in 2010 as a tribute to the neon signs of yore. The southbound side reads "Tucson," the northbound "Miracle Mile." The road on which it stands was the first divided highway in Arizona, and was called "The Miracle Mile of Safety" when it opened in 1937.

Tucson, Arizona
3.1.2014