Less than a five-hour drive from Las Vegas is the vibrant town of Sedona. People from the Pacific Northwest come down to Sedona to ‘winter.’ People from Phoenix (about 1000 feet in elevation) drive to Sedona (over 4000 feet in elevation) in the summer to escape the heat. Most of the drive from Las Vegas is along picturesque I-40. A…
A Great Photo Opportunity at Montezuma’s Castle There are many travelers that ride past the Montezuma’s Castle exit. It is a pity they miss this monument, as it is spectacular. Located just five minutes from I-17, you could view the entire monument in about thirty minutes. We actually came twice: one during a rain, and once during the sunshine.…
Look for the Small Tiffany Blue Arch Unlike all the rest of the McDonald’s across the nation, the Sedona Arch is a small Tiffany Blue marque. Some say it looks green, but it is definitely not a dark green. Due to Sedona’s building codes, large signs are forbidden. Strict codes control what and how anything is built. Located on…
A Few Tips on seeing the Petroglyphs Follow route 179 out past I-17 and continue for another four miles going east. You will come to several one lane bridges. Not much traffic, but a UPS did fly past us. The V Bar V Ranch was a private ranch owned by several ranchers in the past. They all had one…
A Few Tips about Tuzigoot This Monument is well worth a stop along highway 89A, not far from Clarkdale going to Jerome. This Sinagua village was built on top of a small hill overlooking the valley and river. It is indeed a beautiful vista. There is a museum with friendly Park Rangers. The trail is paved and it does…
Well Worth the Short Journey Located a short ways from I-17, the Montezuma’s Well National Monument is historic to the region. A limestone sink hole spring was a valuable asset to the Sinagua Indians. The paved hike to the well is extremely short. You might have more trouble finding a parking space. It is, indeed, well worth the hassle…
Excellent Happy Hour at the Hudson in Sedona, AZ A new and remodeled restaurant since December of 2015, we found the Happy Hour at Hudson’s a delight. The view from the Hudson over the valley and mountains is gorgeous. There is not a bad seat in the place. The bar area is huge and inviting, and that’s where we…
Don’t Miss Nellie Bly Boutique! Walking around historic Jerome, we came across by accident Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes. By far, it is one of the most interesting shops in Jerome. Jewelry, plenty of Kaleidoscopes you can touch and see through. And unusual art work abound. We enjoyed the friendliness of the staff who allowed you to touch any item. They will…
A Delightful Respite When you have that sweet urge, I highly recommend Black Cow in “uptown” Sedona. They are famous for their Coffee Bar, Homemade Pies and Homemade Ice Cream. Originally created by two brothers, this place stands alone for your dessert shop. An extremely popular place for locals and travelers alike, you will find something you like at…
Advantages, Pro and Con Located in “uptown” in Sedona, this motel is located at the beginning of Jordan Street. You can’t miss the large sign on the pole about fifty feet up or so. We had scouted this hotel a year before in mid-March. The owner, Ann, had quoted a price of $99 for a king. Even though…