Melissa & Jeff

October 23, 2025 • Sedona, AZ
166 Days To Go!

Melissa & Jeff

October 23, 2025 • Sedona, AZ
166 Days To Go!

Red Rock State Park

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4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336

Red Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. Green meadows are framed by native vegetation and hills of red rock. The creek meanders through the park, creating a diverse riparian habitat abounding with plants and wildlife.

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Jeep Tours

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204 N. State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
800-873-3662

Pink Jeep Tours - See Sedona’s famous red-rock landscape with an excursion offering an unforgettable backcountry tour with insider info from the area’s most knowledgeable and experienced local guides.


For a private, guided 2-hour Jeep adventure, also try A Day in the West Jeep Tours: https://www.adayinthewest.com

Stargazing

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Check out the link below to Sedona Star Gazing for evening sky tours, or join a Star Party held by this local amateur astronomy club: http://www.astroverde.org/

Verde Canyon Railroad

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300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324
The Verde Canyon Railroad is a four-hour trip, which takes passengers through the protected, private red-rock canyon backcountry accessible only via this historic rail line.

Slide Rock State Park

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6871 N. Highway 89A ,Sedona, AZ 86336
Creek swimming, hiking trails, and historic cabins along Oak Creek Canyon. The creek offers the parks namesake slide for adventure seekers and those looking for a place to cool off.

Hiking Trails in Sedona & the Coconino National Forest

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See phenomenal views of the Sedona landscape from some of the areas best hikes and trails:


Merry-Go-Round

Cathedral Rock

Bell Rock Trail around Courthouse Rock

Broken Arrow Trail

Soldier Pass Trail

Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole

Subway Cave


Check out this list for some easy hikes in the area: https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/easy-hikes-in-sedona-arizona/

Scenic Gondola Ride At Snowbowl

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9300 N Snowbowl Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
We loved this scenic gondola ride up Mt. Humphreys in the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff. The gondola travels up to 11,500 feet, where you can see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon on a clear day.

Flagstaff

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It’s about a 1-hour journey from Sedona north to Flagstaff along Rt. 89A, a scenic mountain drive ascending 4,500 feet through sandstone canyons into the aspens and pine forests. Flagstaff has artsy, college-town vibes, plenty of restaurants, and lovely bed and breakfasts. It is also an International Dark Sky City with some of the clearest nighttime skies perfect for star-gazing.

Bearizona Wildlife Park

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1500 E. Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046
This is an excellent, medium-sized wildlife park. We loved it. Bearizona is approximately 160 acres. You can drive through more than three miles of Ponderosa Pine Forest, viewing North American animals in natural habitats. More animals are exhibited in Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walk-thru area, along winding paths which is more of a “zoo” typesetting.

See the Grand Canyon

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It’s about a 2-hour drive from Sedona through Flagstaff to this iconic, breath-taking national park.