Locals cite legends about the area’s sanctity to local Native American tribes. However, Sedona didn’t become America’s new age capital until the 1980s, when a US psychic named Page Bryant identified the vortexes after a vision. Why is Sedona so new age? It’s a space for healing, reflection, and letting go. With over three million […]

Open daily, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visitor Center: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Are Arizona state parks open during Covid? Arizona State Parks and Trails is open for responsible outdoor recreation. How much does it cost to get into Red Rock State Park? Entrance fees are as follows: $7 for adults (ages 14 and […]

Summer Season – June through September Summer is a great time to visit Sedona because the weather is warm but not nearly as hot as the infamous triple-digit days typical for Phoenix, Scottsdale and the rest of the Valley of the Sun. How hot is Sedona in June? June Weather in Sedona Arizona, United States. […]

If you park at the Dry Creek Road/Chuckwagon trail parking lot, you will need a $5 Red Rock Pass. If you drive to Devil’s Bridge trailhead or use the Mescal trail, you don’t need the Red Rock Pass. Do you have to pay to go to Devil’s Bridge? There is no fee to park nor […]

When and why are roads closed? State routes 89A and 179 are the primary emergency routes in Sedona and are maintained to allow access for public safety purposes. The city will close roadways or require tire chains or use of four-wheel-drive vehicles on roads within city limits during severe storm events. Do you need chains […]

It’s snake season in Sedona and we were contacted 3 times today for help with snakes at residences within our district. Not all snakes are dangerous but we do have rattlesnakes here in our area and some species that can look very similar to a rattlesnake. These pictures show a gophersnake, often called a bull […]

Hiking anywhere else around Sedona at night is strongly discouraged. You cannot comprehend how dark it gets here. Favorite hikes around Sedona include West Fork, Bell Rock, Boynton Canyon and many more. They are on different sides of town, so knowing where you’re staying and your full trip plan would be helpful. Can you hike […]

Sedona is a great place to explore during the month of December. There are some nice holiday events taking place and the weather is good. A little cold for swimming, you’re right, but great for “hot tubbing.” Hiking is also a good December activity. How warm is Sedona in December? December Weather in Sedona Arizona, […]

There are many ways to access Cathedral Rock, the iconic grouping of rock buttes and spires seen all over Sedona. To take in the vortexes, Visit Sedona suggests either the saddle of Cathedral Rock for an upflow/inflow combination or the inflow spot at the Red Rock Crossing. What does a Sedona vortex feel like? Sedona.net […]

the Schnebly Hill Formation. Geology. The red rocks of Sedona are formed by a unique layer of rock known as the Schnebly Hill Formation. The Schnebly Hill Formation is a thick layer of red to orange-colored sandstone found only in the Sedona vicinity. What are the red rock formations in Sedona called? Bell Rock. One […]

The bohemian-chic duo never tires of basking in the pink glow of Sedona, Arizona’s red rock canyons and its aura-obsessed, pleasantly frozen-in-time, hippie-dippie community.The city also happens to be their hometown. Where do hippies live in AZ? It probably won’t surprise you to learn that Bisbee is often considered the hippie-est town in Arizona. While […]

With more than 200 trails covering over 400 miles in the Sedona area, it’s easy to find a new path to wander. What’s hard is deciding which path to take. Whether hiking, biking, walking or running, there’s a route for you. Is there a lot of hiking in Sedona? Set at an elevation of over […]

Sedona was named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly (1877–1950), the wife of Theodore Carlton Schnebly, the city’s first postmaster, who was celebrated for her hospitality and industriousness.Sedona, Arizona. City of Sedona Country United States State Arizona Counties Yavapai, Coconino Founded 1902 What is so special about Sedona? What Makes Sedona So Special? The majestic red […]

Where to Go Stargazing in Sedona Two Trees Observing Area. The Jordan Trailhead Observing Area. Crescent Moon Picnic Site. Merry-Go-Round Rock along Schnebly Hill Road. Turkey Creek Trailhead. Baldwin Trail. Centennial Trail. Dry Creek Road. Where is the best place to see the stars in Sedona? At the intersection of Forest Road 525A and Forest […]

Flagstaff is 12.9% less expensive than Sedona. Flagstaff housing costs are 24.0% less expensive than Sedona housing costs. Is Sedona more expensive than Flagstaff? Sedona is 14.8% more expensive than Flagstaff. Sedona housing costs are 31.6% more expensive than Flagstaff housing costs. Health related expenses are 3.5% more in Sedona. Which is better Flagstaff or […]