The Great Outdoors, Phoenix Style

Phoenix Basin is located in the valley called the nature of the sun and surrounded by mountains on all sides, creating a special microclimate and local level is the envy of the world. The Sonoran Desert is one of the deserts to the most diverse and ecologically rich of the world and as you head north Phoenix and the hills, going around is a paradise for hikers, bikers, hikers and water sports event.

You tooreal cowboys, his back still work the land and the Native Americans who may take a moment when the West was still there to win and gain a much deeper feeling and compassion for the country and what it has to offer. This is a surprising variety of wildlife, although this desert land and plants everywhere and hundreds of varieties of cacti, in particular, offers a splendid variety of shapes and sizes, including the saguaro, which come from other plants and in the spring towers is verydesert display differently when the plants flower

The mountains are the backdrop for an outdoor experience that otherwise are difficult to duplicate and completed by the valleys of the plains, there is a great mix of land for the enjoyment of your favorite pastime.

Hiking is a part of life for most residents of the hilly area and the surrounding regions have a second home for many Phoenicians trek to 1,000 feet Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley or for those with less forcePeak hike take the hill at the top of Squaw Peak Pietewa, as noted, are used to you. And in both cases to reach the top of a panoramic view is worth giving up.

In the south, the South Mountain Park and preserve, with 16,500 hectares and love is a popular place for walkers, cyclists, and especially those who ride. There are 50 miles of trails that will give you the opportunity to enjoy the full range of Arizona, as a cactusHohokam petroglyphs and ancient Indians lost time.

Cyclists are also very well with many professional riders Phoenix Mountain to its home base for training in competition with each serving. The mountain offers 3,000 meters, as well as many growing and most remarkable of the McDowell Mountains are removed from the Green River. Enjoy enjoy the Papago Park with both paved and unpaved trails for riders of all ages and abilities.

For many, this horse is the onlyStreet with the southwest landscape and cultural heritage for the connection. Day trips are available with outfitters that offer everything you need and there are numerous opportunities for rural retreat where you spend more time on horseback and on the ground is popular. There are many dude ranches and enjoy the open space and equestrian center at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa with professional guides to lead you in your exploration of niche canyons, rivers and hiddenof this beautiful country.