The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park (NPS).
I have visited this park on 2 occasions, both of which have been at pivotal moments in my life. The first was when I finished my Radiology Board Examination in 2017, the seconds was when I was moving to Stanford University to start my fellowship. So this park is not only a universal symbol of the west, it is a symbol to me of great changes ahead!
