Tag: travel
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Outdoor Adventures for All: Kid- and Pet-Friendly Fun Not every hike needs to be a challenge. Sedona the surrounding areas are home to several shorter, relatively flat trails that are perfect for families and dogs. The Bell Rock Pathway is a standout option, offering wide, open paths with stunning views and plenty of room to…
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Give Back While You Travel: Eco-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities
Give Back While You Travel: Eco-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities For many visitors, a trip to Sedona and the Verde Valley is about connection—to nature, to community, and to something a little deeper. One of the most meaningful ways to experience that connection is by giving back. Across the region, eco-friendly volunteer opportunities allow travelers to leave…
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Flavors of the Verde Valley: A Taste of Mexican Heritage
Across the Verde Valley, the influence of Hispanic heritage is perhaps most immediately experienced at the table. From longtime family-run kitchens to casual roadside stops, the region’s food scene reflects traditions the have been passed down through generations—shaped by both Northern Mexican and Sonoran culinary roots. For visitors, exploring these flavors offers a different way…
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Scenic Drives: Exploring Sedona and Beyond by Car
OAK CREEK CANYON: A DRIVE THROUGH CHANGING ELEVATIONS Heading north from Sedona along Highway 89A, the landscape shifts dramatically as the road winds into Oak Creek Canyon. Here, the red rock environment transitions into a cooler, forested setting, with steep canyon walls, flowing water, and shaded curves. Along the way, historic stops such as Indian…
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Travel Tips: Kids, Pets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi, etc.
Travel Tips: Kids, Pets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi, etc. RESTROOMS, WATER & QUICK STOPS Good to know when you’re on the move Outside of major attractions, public restrooms can be limited. Libraries, parks, visitor centers, grocery stores, and museums are often the most reliable options. Carrying a refillable water bottle is recommended, especially when exploring outdoor areas,…
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UP, up, and Away in a Sedona Way
Up, Up, and Away in the Verde Valley Way Few experiences in the Verde Valley match the quiet thrill of rising gently above the landscape in a hot air balloon. As the sun crests over Sedona’s red rocks, the desert floor glows in shades of rust, gold, and deep green – offering a perspective that…
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The Village of Oak Creek: Sedona’s Scenic Gateway
The Village of Oak Creek: Sedona’s Scenic Gateway Just a few miles south of Sedona’s well-traveled Uptown district, the Village of Oak Creek offers a different kind of introduction to red rock country—one defined by space, accessibility, and a pace that invites visitors to slow down and settle in. Often referred to simply as “the…
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