| Counter intuitive to what many think, the city of Phoenix, Arizona is situated in one of the most geographically diverse areas in the U.S. Certainly, there is plenty of cactus and desert all over the area. But Phoenix and areas inside one or two hours driving distance from Phoenix, are filled with a gigantic topography that includes desert, lakes and mountain ranges. Though the Phoenix and its swift environment can be brutally hot during much of the year, there are a good deal of Phoenix natural landmarks that offer recreational possibilities. Such places as Piestewa Peak, situated in Phoenix Mountains Park, and Gatlin Site (located near Phoenix) are good Phoenix natural landmarks. Piestewa Peak In the massive Phoenix urban area with a population of 1 million folk is a mountain range known as the Phoenix Mountains. It is one of the highest points in Arizona where you can hike to the summit and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Phoenix area and beyond. Visitors can never believe being in the middle of one of the most expansive urban areas in the U. S. and yet you can visit here for one or two hours feeling like you're miles away from any the city of Phoenix. There exists an abundance of plant life to enjoy, like wildwood, mesquite and other trees. Wildlife is also bounteous on the top and the encompassing Phoenix Mountains Park which include coyotes, gila monsters and jackrabbits. Though hiking is the most important activity here, the trek averages from very simple to slightly 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 at once both resplendent with natural beauty and historical interest. Much of it is very much 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 such as canals and mounds that once served a much earlier civilization here. Nature has reclaimed much of it. 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, a good portion 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 embodies the head and the hump. As amongst the natural landmarks in Phoenix, there is a lot of foliage and animal-life to see. The largest activity is hiking. But unlike Piestewa Peak, the hiking here is for the sturdier hiker. The terrain is extremely steep and it can take just about 3 hours simply to hike a trail that is hardly more than a mile long. It's very critical that any person hiking anyone of the two trails here carry enough water water during the hike and not risk dehydration or serious illness. | |||
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