When we visited the Phoenix Zoo for ZooLights, we noticed this huge rock with a hole in it, and there were lots of people standing in the hole.
We were very curious about this popular attraction, and discovered that it was Hole-in-the-Rock, which is part of
Papago Park.
We decided to get a closer look at Hole-in-the-Rock.
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| Hole-in-the-Rock |
The hike up to the Hole-in-the-Rock is very easy.
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| A short hike up to the Hole-in-the-Rock |
The Hole-in-the-Rock is a "naturally eroded rock formation" which the Hohokam used a a calendar device in prehistoric times.
There were pretty views looking out the Hole-in-the-Rock!
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| View of Downtown Phoenix from Hole-in-the-Rock |
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| View of parking lot from Hole-in-the-Rock |
After checking out Hole-in-the-Rock we decided to walk around the Sonoran Desert a bit more.
There are several huge cacti, some fishing lagoons, picnic areas, and other trails throughout the park.
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| The Sonoran Desert (the white pyramid in the back is Hunt's Tomb) |
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| Fishing Lagoon |
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| Obligatory cactus pic |
We also walked up to Hunt's Tomb, where Governor George Wiley Paul Hunt is buried (along with his wife, wife's parents, and wife's sister). He set a national record for the multiple terms he was elected governor of Arizona.
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| Hunt's Tomb |
The view from near Hunt's Tomb was gorgeous!
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| View from Hunt's Tomb |
The weather that day was in the 40s, so it was perfect for a hike through the desert.
Hiking throughout Papago Park was a great way to spend the morning with the family.
Papago Park
625 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 495-5458
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