I started this gorgeous breezy day with a sunrise hike at Piestewa Peak. It’s a perfect outing to go on with out-of-state visitors; just make sure they are up for the climb. You can’t beat these city views.
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Take a break at this shaded bench. |
I made sure to climb to the summit marker this time. It brought back memories of first climbing the mountain on a field trip in elementary school.
The wind made sitting at the summit more exhilarating. |

Marette Flora is the founder of Floradise blog and personalized gift shop. Marette is a passionate storyteller and creator. She attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.
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