Southern California and Arizona are rich in historic national monuments. Some of the historic buildings are carved into rock faces, while others are on the plains or on stony hills. The landscape around these sites is characterized by various species of cacti, which now and then add a little color to the endless and monotonous expanse of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. Take a look at the pictures in our special about Cactus Country.
Parks and Monuments
Parkeingang zum Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Kalifornien
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Kalifornien
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Kalifornien
Parkeingang zum Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona
Parkeingang zum Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Parkeingang zum Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona
Parkeingang zum Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Arizona
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Arizona
Parkeingang zum Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona
Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona
Tuzigoot National Monument, Arizona
Parkeingang zum Joshua Tree National Park, Kalifornien