The Saguaro Cactus is native to the Sonoran Desert in the state of Arizona. Combined with sunsets, saguaro cactus and other species of the flora create spectacular scenery typical of the American Southwest. Apache Junction.

The small craft was being piloted by a father. On board were his three children between the ages of 5 and 9 and two other adults. The Superstition Mountains are a rugged range about 40 miles east of Phoenix. AZ, USA. 24th November 2011

The Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the area of the Superstition Mountain in the Sonoran Desert, 40 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona. The park takes its name from a fabled lost gold mine. Apache Junction, USA. 23/03/2011

According to preliminary reports authorities said six people died in this plane crash on top of the Superstition Mountains near the city of Apache Junction, Arizona, located about 50 miles east of Phoenix. AZ, USA. 23th November 2011

Men and women veterans from all US wars and military branches took part of an annual Veterans Day Parade to honor them. Among them were five veterans from the Gulf War and the Iraq war, two women and three men.

Open polling places in Arizona await voters. Voters will decide also whether to give the self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in America a sixth term as he faces his most serious political challenge.

Having as theme "Honoring our Newest Heroes," an annual parade that honors US armed service veterans every November 11 in Arizona highlighted Navy, Army, Marine Corps and Air Force veterans who served in the Gulf War and the Iraq War.