Living in the desert can be interesting and the residents of Phoenix are more than aware of that fact. Phoenix achieves some of the highest temperatures in the country and endures a large amount of days of temperatures that reach above one hundred degrees. And while these statistics sound somewhat ominous at first, it is interesting to know that in the last have of the twentieth century Phoenix continued to be one of the nation’s fastest growing urban areas many people are attracted to this weather. In addition, it has one of the highest rates of return residents, which means that a large percentage of the population that moves from Phoenix will eventually return. Phoenix is also a popular destination for tourists. Guests staying in one of the best Phoenix hotels in the summer will be able to testify to the extreme heat, though they will also be able to testify to the beautiful sunsets and if they’re lucky they’ll experience the pleasures of a summer monsoon.
Something that residents and visitors to Phoenix both appreciate is the layout and structure of the Valley cities and communities. The streets and avenues are laid out in a grid and navigating through Phoenix and the surrounding cities is extremely simple. This is particularly beneficial because the geographic area of the Valley is one of the largest urban regions in the nation and most people drive thirty miles or more per day and sometimes one way. Because Phoenix is so hot for many of the months out of the year, the residents frequently feel a need to get out of town and out of the desert. This is possible by driving to the northern part of the state. Smaller cities like Sedona and Prescott are popular destinations. They also get hot in the summer but not to the extreme that Phoenix does and they are a pleasant relief from the intense Phoenix sun. Flagstaff, Arizona is further north and not part of the desert. It is also a popular weekend destination for hot city residents.
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