For those of us in the southwest USA, evening/night flying is
often the best flying. (Assuming the Tstorms are gone). Temps are
not 90s,100s,110s, air is calm, less traffic, easier to see what
traffic is around, ATC is less busy and more agreeable to
"sightseeing" routes, etc.

I'm not IFR rated so when I'm away from the city on a long
flight, I stay in visual contact with major highways as a safety
item.