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City of Phoenix park ranger Samantha Nickel is uniquely qualified for taking on the crowds at some of the city’s hiking hubs. Nickel draws upon her experience in corrections, caregiving and airline bag wrangling for her current position in the city’s East Park district, which includes Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, Dreamy Draw and Papago Park. Being able to work diplomatically with diverse populations in busy, physically demanding outdoor conditions comes naturally to the native Arizonan...

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The Valley has some of the most magnificent sunsets in the world. As the Arizona heat continues to wind down, what better way to enjoy the picturesque colors of Phoenix sundowns than with these five great spots? South Mountain South Mountain is the quintessential sunset viewing point for Phoenix residents of all ages. Hike along one of its many trails or drive up to some of its overlooks to catch some of the best views...