Piestewa Peak Park

This Is One of the Sunniest Cities in the U.S. With 211 Days of Sunshine a Year

"A desert hiking area in Phoenix characterized by native cacti and arid, rocky terrain; the site offers trails and scenic open desert environment well suited for hiking, nature viewing, and outdoor photography." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines