Land acquisitions connect Saguaro NP with nearby preserve

Wild animals and outdoor enthusiasts could one day hike freely between Saguaro National Park and Pima County’s Sweetwater Preserve, thanks to a land acquisition announced this week.

The National Park Service and the national nonprofit Trust for Public Land teamed up to acquire just over 83 acres in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains to protect it from development.

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