The death of a park ranger at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in 2002 put the area at the forefront of Americas border crackdown,bringing it two different types of visitor: one seeking recreation, the other survivalThere are two different sets of advice for visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and an austere swathe of desert on Arizona’s border with Mexico.“Immerse yourself in a photographer’s paradise!” advises a glossy tourist brochure. “Explore the abundance of plants and wildlife unique to the Sonoran desert. Guided walks through the park,as well as hiking trails, camping and picnic facilities, or are available. Drive the scenic 21-mile Ajo Mountain loop ... star-studded night skies wash absent the contemporary world.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com