| Page Views: 7,496 Last Visit to Sedona: September, 2003 | Spiritual Mecca, Artistic Enclave & Outdoor Wonder by deecat - last update: Jun 2, 2005 |
The Naming of This Beautiful Place 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 he, and other residents, were upset about the infrequent mail service. Thus, he filed an application for the establishment of a post office. They tried various names such as Red Rock Crossing & Oak Creek Station; however, the government denied them because the names were too long!
T.C Schnebly's brother suggested to him to use his wife Sedona's name. He did, & the rest is history.
This first post office for Sedona, Arizona, was, appropriately, located in the back of the Schnebly's home. |
| Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness |
|  | Reasons To Visit Sedona Click to see the panorama
People seem to visit Sedona, Arizona, for many reasons--We, for instance, visited to see for ourselves the famed "red-rocked monoliths" that we had heard so much about. Others go the Sedona to hike in this fabulous outdoor paradise. My friend Kate always goes to visit the healers, spiritual guides, and intuitives. Whatever the reason for going, I think you'll be satisfied with most of it.
I must say, I was not enamored with the multitude of tourist-oriented shops with less than inspirational "wares". But, that was a small annoyance compared to all of Sedona's natural endowments:
Mogollon Rim, Ponderosa Pine trees, Coconino National Forest, and Oak Creek Canyon.
I learned that the road through Oak Creek Canyon was the first Officially Designated Scenic Highways and the most scenic way to the Grand Canyon!
One misconception people have about Sedona is that at all times the rocks look red. It all depends on the season, the weather, and the lighting. The photo almost looks fake, but it's real, and it appears yellow. |
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| Pros: | "Increible Natural Beauty" | | Cons: | "Tourist shops" | | In A Nutshell: | "A picturesque town nestled within awesome scenery" |
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jillzi Wed Sep 30, 2009 17:29 UTC
Another really good page. I enjoyed all the beautiful pictures, the restaurant and the hotels. Good shopping tips. What extraordinary scenery. | misterrabbit Wed Aug 26, 2009 21:37 UTC
Thanks for an honest, comprehensive group of tips that are helpful and informative. What a beautiful area. Two excellent shopping tips. | Trekki Fri Jun 19, 2009 04:12 UTC
What a wonderful guide for Sedona, Dee :-)) I was there once for one day only, in February and could already see its magic red-yellow atmosphere :-) next time I must visit Taliesin!! morning hugs :-)) | Yaqui Tue May 19, 2009 17:58 UTC
Oh Dee, you always do a excellent job with your information and wonderful photographs! Thank you for sharing your wonderful travels! I would not be able to see the world for neato peeps (Dabs pg on my brain) like you! |
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