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The short-lived Papago Saguaro National Monument

Mike Miller//November 13, 2009//[read_meter]

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The short-lived Papago Saguaro National Monument

The short-lived Papago Saguaro National Monument

Mike Miller//November 13, 2009//[read_meter]

Papago Park, known as Papago Saguaro National Monument from 1914-1930, features many interesting plants and geologic formations, such as Hole-in-the-Rock, pictured here. (Photo copyrighted by ASLAPR)
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