Nestled within southern Arizona in Prima County lies the beautiful and majestic Saguaro National Park and the Sonoran Desert. Consisting of two parts, the Tucson Mountain District and Rincon Mountain District, the park was unified in 1994 and lies 10 miles to the west and 10 miles to the east of Tucson respectively.
Sonoran Desert, 2017
The nearly 92,000 acre national park offers stunning Sonoran Desert landscapes, flora, fauna, wildlife, but most notably the saguaro cactus. The national park was named after these giant cacti that call the area home. The breathtaking saguaro cacti are found nowhere else in the world and are the focus of many of Matt's shirt designs here at MNKR. The Lone Saguaro, Saguaro National Park, Explore the Desert, and Get Lost lines were all inspired by his days spent in the park amongst the cacti. Not only has the national park inspired his designs, but also his tattoos, lifestyle, and appreciation of nature as a whole.
Sonoran Desert, 2017 
Saguaro Sunset Tattoo by Matt / @blackscraps
It is said that the Native Americans that populated the area believed the cacti to be souls of their ancestors. When Matt witnessed the sunset over the national park, it became more than just a day in the desert; it truly became an experience that left a mark. 
Custom chain stitched jacket by @Cecil.B.Moxie / Website
MNKR / Hard Enamel Pin
I want to stress how important it is to witness these spectacular sights with your own eyes. I hope that you will visit the Saguaro National Park at some point and that it will leave as much of a positive impact on your life as it did on Matt's and many other's who have been inspired by the park. Check out all the information you'll need about the Saguaro National Park here. And if you're ever in Tucson, the lovely shop Swindlers stocks some of our shirts, so you should check them out too or check out their site here: Swindlers. Get out there and explore!
Saguaro National Park, 2013
MNKR / Saguaro National Park T-Shirt
