Great Phoenix Natural Landmarks to Visit

Great Phoenix Natural Landmarks to Visit

by Helena Richese

In contrast to what many believe, the city of Phoenix in Arizona is situated in one of the most geographically beautiful areas in the United States. Definitely, there's plenty of beautiful desert landscape throughout the area. However , Phoenix and areas within one or two hours driving distance from the city of Phoenix are full of a gigantic topography that includes lmountain ranges, lakes and desert. Though the the city of Phoenix and its immediate environment can be brutally hot during most of the time, there are lots of Phoenix natural landmarks that offer recreational prospects. Such places as Piestewa Peak, located in Phoenix Mountains Park, and Gatlin Site (situated near Phoenix) are good Phoenix natural landmarks.

Piestewa Peak

In the massive Phoenix city area with a population of 1 million folk is a mountain range called the Phoenix Mountains. It's one of the highest points in Arizona where you can hike to the top and enjoy monumental perspectives of the Phoenix area and beyond. You would never believe being in the middle of one of the largest urban areas in the US and yet you can visit here for several hours feeling as if you are miles away from any the city of Phoenix. There exists an abundance of plant life to enjoy, like mesquite and wildwood trees. Wildlife is also bounteous on the top and the surrounding Phoenix Mountains Park which include gila monsters, coyotes, jackrabbits,. Though hiking is the main activity here, the trek averages from very easy to a touch difficult. It's straightforward enough for a family to enjoy on an outing.

Gatlin Site

This is another one of the natural landmarks in Phoenix that is both resplendent with natural beauty and historic interest. Much of it is geared towards those with an abiding interest in archeology though there exists a sense of wonder for anyone who hasn't seen it. There are old ruins such as mounds and irrigation canals that once served a much earlier civilization here. Nature has reclaimed much of it. Walkers are able to bring spades to dig through the ruins. A lot of the exploration is done on the interpretive trail where visitors can find lots of the old ruins.

Camelback Mountain

Like Pietswa Peak, a lot of this mountain is in the city. It received its name from the peak's semblance to the form of a camel which includes the head and the hump. As among the natural landmarks in Phoenix, there is a lot of foliage and animal-life to see. The most important activity is hiking. Nevertheless 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 simply to hike a trail that is hardly more than a mile long. It's extremely critical that anyone hiking any person of the two trails here carry enough water water in the hike and not risk dehydration or major sickness.



Helena Richese has had an interest in <a href="http://www.phoenixlandmarks.com/articles">Phoenix natural landmarks</a> for a few years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications, many of which can often be read <a href="http://www.phoenixlandmarks.com/articles/striking-natural-landmarks-in-phoenix/">here</a>.

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