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Sculpted cliffs, exotic formations and sudden towers of stone create a skyline that exists nowhere else on earth. Surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest land, and protected by four wilderness areas and two state parks, this is a landscape built for adventure. Angular formations, high mesas, and rocky cliffs define the multi-terraced skyline. Forests are carved by a network of trails and ringed by spirited streams, all beneath a clear azure sky. So whatever thrill you seek — by water, land or air — you’ll find it in Sedona.
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A neat fact about the city of Sedona is that it was named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly – the wife of Theodore Carlton Schnebly, the city’s first postmaster. Amanda Miller – the mother of Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly, claimed to have made up the name, Sedona, because “it sounded pretty”.
In the prehistoric era, the entire Sedona area was covered by a sea of water. Over millions of years, as the sea receded, layered sediment from volcanic activity formed a unique layer of rock known as the Schnebly Hill Formation – which can only be found in the Sedona vicinity. Today, what were once islands and sandbars protruding up from the bottom of the sea are now red-rock buttes.
Be sure to explore Sedona’s Secret Seven – these lesser-known locations throughout Sedona are divided into seven categories (ancient trails, arts and culture, biking, hiking, picnics, stargazing, and vistas) and feature seven locations within each category, encompassing 49 hidden gems. With warm summers and mild winters, planning a visit year-round is easygoing.
Cathedral Rock : A natural sandstone butte in the heart of Sedona’s skyline, it is one of the most-photographed sights in Arizona.
Honanki and Palatki Heritage Sites : The largest cliff dwellings of the Red Rock Country between AD 1150 - 1350 where the Sinagua, ancestors of the Hopi, lived and raised their families.
Montezuma Castle : A National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. Established in 1906, this 20-room high-rise apartment is nestled into a towering limestone cliff.
Oak Creek Canyon : A river gorge situated between Flagstaff and Sedona. Take a 14-mile scenic drive along Route 89A, climbing 4,500 feet in elevation to the top of the Mogollon Rim.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park : Offering interactive animal encounters and shows, this wildlife park is home to an array of inhabitants, ranging from the magnificent black leopard to zebra.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross : Inspired by the construction of the Empire State Building and commissioned by European-born architect, Marguerite Brunswig Staude, the chapel sits high atop the red rocks.
Verde River and Hot Springs : Take a scenic tour in an inflatable kayak or take a vineyard tour and go wine tasting. Located on the western bank of the Verde River, the Verde Hot Springs features the ruins of a former historical resort and a bathhouse.
V Bar V Heritage Site : The largest known petroglyph site in the Verde Valley and one of the best preserved.
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