| Page Views: 3,890 Last Visit to Sedona: April, 2005 | AMONGST THE RED ROCKS by madamx - last update: May 2, 2005 |
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 light plays up the red rocks, and you will be blown away. We almost drove off the highway looking at all the gorgeous rock formations. |
| Midway up Bell Rock, soaking up the vortex powers |
|  | SEE THE TRUE SEDONA This being our very first visit to the area, we were prepared that Sedona would be touristy, but "touristy" would be an understatement, by far. Sedona is 90% sheer crass commercialism, and that was a total disappointment for us. We either saw cheesy tourist shops or glitzy ultra expensive galleries. Traffic was a total nightmare, on par with rush hour in a big city. We wanted to get out of town the first day.
So we did get out of town ... for most of the day, coming back to our inn to sleep. You can avoid the frustrations of tourist crowds and traffic, by disappearing into Red Rock Country. Get a Red Rock Pass, a good pair of hiking boots, and go! I really recommend driving around and exploring the area, hiking and walking, and only then will you truly appreciate the true beauty of Sedona.
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| | | Red Rock viewpoint, early evening |
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| In A Nutshell: | "When In Sedona, Get Out of Town!" |
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BruceDunning Thu Aug 6, 2009 21:39 UTC
I am going out that way in September and your tips and pictures help in the planning and hiking around the town. Thank you and good job. | Mikebb Wed Jan 7, 2009 21:14 UTC
Hi Helen, nice page, reminds me of the old western movies. Would like to see this part of USA but not 2009 as we will be staying in Australia. Have a great 2009. | diveinak Wed Feb 28, 2007 01:11 UTC
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for your tips...we actually decided to stay in jerome instead of sedona | raraavis Fri Nov 17, 2006 22:52 UTC
Excellent tips. They will help us out on our upcoming trip. |
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