Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

On my way from the south of California to near El Paso (Texas), I visited several deserts (Joshua Tree in California, Arizona Saguaro, ....). This park is in southern Arizona, near the Mexican border, with police checkpoints every few km. It's well worth a visit, though! From the visitor center, about 20 km from the park entrance, there is a list of possible routes depending on how long you'll be in the park. The one I recommend is a route by car, on unpaved road, about 30 km upon leaving the visitor center. On the same route you can try some trekking, usually to the most photographed arch of the