Contrary to what many believe, the city of Phoenix, Arizona is located in one of the most geographically diverse areas in the USA. Actually, there is a ton of desert and cactus all over the area. Nonetheless Phoenix and areas inside an hour or two driving distance from the city, are crammed with a gigantic topography that includes desert, lakes and mountain ranges. Though the Phoenix and its immediate location can be extremely hot during much of the year, there are plenty of Phoenix natural landmarks that offer recreational prospects. Such places as Piestewa Peak, found in Phoenix Mountains Park, and Gatlin Site (found near Phoenix) are great Phoenix natural landmarks.
Piestewa Peak
In the gigantic Phoenix urban area with a population of 1 million people is a mountain range known as the Phoenix Mountains. It is one of the highest points in Arizona where you can hike to the peak and enjoy monumental perspectives of the Phoenix area and beyond. You'd never believe being in the middle of one of the largest urbanized areas in the US and yet you can visit here for several hours feeling as if you've gone a million miles away from any the city of Phoenix. There exists a surplus of plant life to enjoy, which includes wildwood, mesquite and other trees. Animal life is also plentiful on the mountain and the encircling Phoenix Mountains Park which include jackrabbits, coyotes and gila monsters. Though hiking is the primary activity here, the trek averages from relatively easy to a touch complicated. It's easy enough for a family to enjoy on an outing.
Gatlin Site
This is another one of the natural landmarks in Phoenix that's both resplendent with natural beauty and history. Much of it has been geared towards those with an abiding interest in archeology though there exists a sense of wonder for anyone that hasn't seen it. There are old ruins consisting of mounds and irrigation canals that once served a much earlier civilization here. Nature has reclaimed much of it. Hikers and walkers are permitted to bring shovels to dig through the ruins. Lots of the exploration is done on the interpretive trail where visitors will find many of the old ruins.
Camelback Mountain
Like Pietswa Peak, much of this mountain is located in the city of Phoenix. It received its name from the peak's resemblance to the form of a camel which encompasses the head and the hump. As among the natural landmarks in Phoenix, there's plenty of foliage and animal-life to see. The largest activity is hiking. But unlike Piestewa Peak, the hiking here is for the sturdier hiker or walker. The terrain is very steep and it can take nearly 3 hours solely to hike a trail that is hardly more than a mile long. It's very significant that anyone hiking anybody of the two trails here carry enough water water during the hike and not risk dehydration or major illness.
Piestewa Peak
In the gigantic Phoenix urban area with a population of 1 million people is a mountain range known as the Phoenix Mountains. It is one of the highest points in Arizona where you can hike to the peak and enjoy monumental perspectives of the Phoenix area and beyond. You'd never believe being in the middle of one of the largest urbanized areas in the US and yet you can visit here for several hours feeling as if you've gone a million miles away from any the city of Phoenix. There exists a surplus of plant life to enjoy, which includes wildwood, mesquite and other trees. Animal life is also plentiful on the mountain and the encircling Phoenix Mountains Park which include jackrabbits, coyotes and gila monsters. Though hiking is the primary activity here, the trek averages from relatively easy to a touch complicated. It's easy enough for a family to enjoy on an outing.
Gatlin Site
This is another one of the natural landmarks in Phoenix that's both resplendent with natural beauty and history. Much of it has been geared towards those with an abiding interest in archeology though there exists a sense of wonder for anyone that hasn't seen it. There are old ruins consisting of mounds and irrigation canals that once served a much earlier civilization here. Nature has reclaimed much of it. Hikers and walkers are permitted to bring shovels to dig through the ruins. Lots of the exploration is done on the interpretive trail where visitors will find many of the old ruins.
Camelback Mountain
Like Pietswa Peak, much of this mountain is located in the city of Phoenix. It received its name from the peak's resemblance to the form of a camel which encompasses the head and the hump. As among the natural landmarks in Phoenix, there's plenty of foliage and animal-life to see. The largest activity is hiking. But unlike Piestewa Peak, the hiking here is for the sturdier hiker or walker. The terrain is very steep and it can take nearly 3 hours solely to hike a trail that is hardly more than a mile long. It's very significant that anyone hiking anybody of the two trails here carry enough water water during the hike and not risk dehydration or major illness.
About the Author:
Helena Richese has had an interest in Phoenix natural landmarks for a few years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications, many of which can often be read here.
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