Sedona, Arizona - A Travel Adventure In Red Rock Format

USA WEEKEND's Annual Travel Report for 2003- Watch birds
heralds Sedona, Arizona, as one of the USA's ten- Visit a vortex
most beautiful places. It is a four-season adventure in- Hike one of the 100 plus trails in the Coconino National
beauty.Forest
The community boasts a list of 102 things to do while- Watch artists create masterpieces at local galleries
in Sedona, and the list is not exaggerated. Some are- Picnic and spend the day at Slide Rock State Park
free, some are pricey, but all are viable possibilities,- Take a scenic drive around the Verde Valley
accentuating this beautiful land.- Visit the Grand Canyon
You will meet lots of people in Sedona, from- Eat rattlesnake, buffalo burgers and cactus fries at
everywhere in the world, but it's not the shoving,local eateries
hurry-hurry crowd (with the possible exception of the- Tour Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village and more
early morning or late evening commute of the friendly- Sit back and enjoy the views and cool evenings
service population). More often it's rubbing shoulders- Play a round of tennis or miniature golf
with others who hike and stroll and caravan- Have a picnic at Posse Ground or Sunset Park
endeavoring to capture their share of the beauty and- Skateboard at the Sedona Skate Park
peace surrounding the valley.- Visit the Bird Sanctuary in Page Springs
What appeals to you?- Sample a prickly pear cactus drink
- Visit the Africa Wildlife Park- Experience a hot-air balloon
- Golf at one of Sedona's 18-hole Courses- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Take a jeep tour- Photograph the sunset at the airport overlook
- Photograph your aura- Take yoga
- Hike to the bottom of Montezuma's Well- Experience Shakespeare at Tlaquepaque
- Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument- Hike at Red Rock Crossing and Crescent Moon
- Visit Red Rock State Park, Fort Verde State ParkSedona is a choice for all. Family vacations here are
and Jerome State Historical Parktruly jam-packed and memorable. Couples and singles
- Dine and take in the show at Blazin' M Ranchfind whatever they need and want at the moment.
- Ride the Verde Canyon TrainSedona is one of those "Must see, must do" American
- Sketch the Red Rockstravel adventures.