Phoenix, Arizona is located in the desert, we all know that. But in addition to the fact it means that summers can get hot, very hot, and stay hot for months on end, there are other aspects of the climate and desert atmosphere that may be less well known but are significant aspects of living there. The sunsets as well as the sunrises that are present on a regular basis, in fact every twelve hours, are absolutely some of the most stunningly beautiful in the world. They tend to be full of color and permeate the entire desert atmosphere. In addition, Phoenix is in a valley and it is easy to look out in extended directions and get a panoramic view of the sunsets, which sometimes encompass the entire three hundred and sixty degree horizon.

In addition and since Phoenix is in the Valley, just a short drive out of town, well okay, there is no such thing as a short drive out of town since Phoenix and the surrounding metropolitan area is huge, so a figurative short drive out of town means you can find yourself in great hiking areas and mountain summits. The Superstition Mountains are just one of the great ranges that lie at the edge of the Valley and they are one of the most popular places to hike, explore nature and historic ruins and relics. There is even a great deal of legend attached to the mountains, which might be inherent to their name.

The Superstition Mountains are located on the eastern edge of the Valley and can be viewed from much of the Phoenix area. Weaver’s Needle is one of the prominent area landmarks and is also a popular place for rock climbing and hiking. The legend of the lost Dutchman is centered in the Superstition Mountains and deals with the story behind a German immigrant miner who was searching for and found a huge mine died before being able to get it out. Numerous prospectors and attempts to located this lost gold mine continue to this day and visiting the area is a popular tourist destination. The luxury hotels Phoenix will have great information on these mountains and various legends that are attached to them.

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