The picturesque town of SEDONA lies at the mouth of beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, a breathtaking chasm. Sedona is surrounded by red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral, Bell and even Snoopy,... more
Sedona is a town full of spiritual energy. At some locations, spiraling energy flows from somewhere to somewhere...
It seems that it's quite an experience. On the internet you can find photos of... more
You will soon realize that every view deck you will see in Sedona, it says that if you don't have passes you are not allowed to park there.
Accessing the Red Rock country, you needed to get Pass. It... more
Javelinas (Spanish name) are the only wild, native, pig-like mamal found in the United States. They are the Collared Peccary and a member of the Tayassuidae family. True pigs are members of the Suidae... more
What was neat about this trip was my oldest wanted to take some of his own photographs and he did a wonderful job of it. I have many different cameras, so I gave him one to use. About the only thing I... more
Although, the vista is open year-round. The Arizona National History Association's booth is seasonal, yet currently open 7 days a week when open. It has lots of wonderful information inside and has a... more
The town of SEDONA was named for the wife of T. Carl Schnebly, who came to this area when there were only five other families. One of these families was headed by his brother, who later became a local... more
This is what the national forest rangers say: No matter what time of year, hikers must carry water...
According to park rangers, one gallon per person per day is recommended. Dehydration is one of... more
Go up on Airport Mesa and watch the sunsets... most are spectacular. And be sure to look to the east as well, for the setting sun really brings out the red in the rocks. Sunsets in AZ are as pretty or... more
Story goes the General Black Jack passed through here in pursuit of Poncho Villa. Bandits often used the ruins since it offered protect from the elements and found this a good hiding place. They... more
Last summer on my way to the Grand Canyon I decided to see what all the talk was about Sedona and their red rocks.
I pulled off of Interstate 17 onto highway 179. Boy was I in for a visual... more
If you want to get a feel for what the area around Sedona was like in the early days -- only 100 years ago -- there is no substitute for Zane Grey's Call of the Canyon. Writing in the first half of... more
Hello cwick102,I known two ranches in Sedona which offer horseback riding in Sedona. One is the Horse Mesa Ranch and the other is the M Diamond Ranch. You can... more
Sedona is surrounded by beloved RED-ROCK FORMATIONS named for the distinctive objects their shapes resemble.COFFEEPOT:located out on Soldier Pass... more
I have always been fascinated with the JOSHUA TREE. The Joshua Tree, or Yucca Brevifolia, is tree-like in form and is native to southwestern USA in the states... more
A large, tree-like Cactus, the SAGUARO CACTUS is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. The Saguaro blossom is the state flower of Arizona. Saguaros have a... more
There are not enough restrooms in Uptown Sedona or the hiking trails. There are plenty of restroom available. You just have to look for the signs. Generally I... more
While exploring the uptown blvd we came upon the chapel. Service was in progress so we were able to take part in it. Just think it is nice to know where a place... more
Have you seen those prickly pear cacti in Sedona? If there are prickly cacti in the wilderness, that means that there are also those animals that feed on them.... more
Okay, this is maybe a bit too much. Giving you a yearly average of the weather in Sedona! However, if you are intending to camp in Sedona, this is a very... more
This is just a general tip. You can dismiss it or have it on hand. But, if you are thinking of hiking those strenous hills, make sure to have this on hand.Also,... more
Some visitors might get disappointed that they have to buy a Red Rock Pass in order to go on a hike, bike or camp. The Daily Red Rock Pass is $5.00, the weekly... more
Sedona is a beautiful rustic valley filled pines trees, bushes, cacti, and rocks that mother nature has been carving out for over 350 million years. This town brims with the most creative talented...
My sister Polynne, who lives in Ibaraki, Japan, told me that she saw this documentary about Sedona. From the moment she watched the film, she dreamt of coming to this Red Rock Country. So, when I told...
Sedona, home of the red rocks and haven to new age followers seeking enlightenment, is a sedate and scenic community only 2 hours North of Phoenix and about 2.5 hours south of the Grand Canyon. With...
To describe Sedona in one word, it would be BEAUTIFUL. Make that ASTONISHINGLYBEAUTIFUL. It really is amazing that places like this exist. If you can, plan to arrive around late afternoon, when the......
Did you ever wonder where the name Sedona originated? This beautiful area was named after T.C. Schnebly's wife in 1902. Why? Well, Schnebly had purchased an 80-acre site & built a beautiful home, but...
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