rev:text
| - This attraction is located in Papago Park, between the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. It is a natural rock formation made up of sandstone.
I came here around noon and walked up an easy incline to the Hole in the Rock. The only challenge, if any at all, would be that it's a dirt path with some steps and stones. Just watch where you step and you will be fine.
There are a few parking lots, but I parked in the one directly in front of this rock. I could've parked at any other lot since I walked past a few as I wandered the area after viewing this site.
I saw a sign warning us to use caution due to active bees in the area. I came here in spring time and didn't see any bees.
Before you enter, look up, there's a hole in the rock above you and it made me think of it as nature's sky light!
There is a door-like hole which you enter through to find yourself in a cavernous room. People take photos of the view and of themselves here. There is no barrier to keep you from falling, so be very careful!
About the view, yes, it does overlook the parking lots and you can probably spot your own car. If you look to the left, there is a fishing lagoon and lots of palm trees - it reminds me of an oasis in the desert.
Since walking up to and enjoying the hole in the rock will be very quick, there are other things to do here. At the park, there are a few trails. I walked the loop of one and learned about some of the Sonoran Desert Wildlife, both animals and plants. Pretty cool! Along the trail, there is a neat playground for youngsters. Others would probably use the large animals as photo ops!
If you can spare a few moments, I would certainly say you should just come see it for yourself. I don't really know why it is singularly called a hole in the rock when there are lots of holes, even visible from afar.
(I posted my pictures a while back... so I posted just a few same ones from before to be visible with my review.)
|