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The Arboretum at Flagstaff

When the dog days of summer arrive, it seems like half of Arizona escapes to Flagstaff looking for relief due to the city’s cooler temperatures. And there’s no better place to spot wildflowers and wildlife than…

Sedona’s Five Hardest Hikes

Sedona is a hiking mecca with over 200 hiking trails to explore. If you’re searching for a true challenge, these hikes deliver with heart pumping climbs and breathtaking summit views that will make all the effort…

Go Flagstaff: Northern Arizona Adventures

OARS GRAND CANYON DORIES Tour company OARS has a storied history with Grand Canyon dories or non-motorized boats. Besides being eco-friendly, another one of of the advantages of this mode of transportation is that dories allow…

Go Flagstaff: Nightlife in the Mountain Town

THROW A STAR PARTY Flagstaff star hunters know that October is good for stargazing. And because the mountain town was the first International Dark Sky City, Flagstaff makes for a perfect vantage point to watch the…

Fall For Flagstaff

CHECK OUT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN One of our absolute favorite ways to spend an afternoon? Wandering around downtown Flagstaff. The area is buzzing with activity, historic hotels, eclectic shops and top restaurants. If you’re driving around, you’ll…

Go Flagstaff: Fall Colors

SOLID GOLD Since trees start changing color at highest elevations first, make sure to check out Aspen Corner early in the month. Located 6.5 miles up Snow Bowl Road off of Highway 180, this road-tripper’s favorite…

Go Flagstaff: A Winter Wonderland

HIT THE SLOPES March is typically one of Flagstaff’s biggest snow months, and the mountain town’s local weather expert, Lee Born, assures us that there will be snow this month. Skiers and snowboarders can always count…

Sedona Likes Hikes

Denise and Larry Garnello, owners of Magic Clothing in Sedona and Crystal Magic in Sedona and Flagstaff What is your favorite hike and why? Sugarloaf Summit because it’s a 5-minute walk to the trail from our house,…

Flagstaff’s Aspen Loop Trail

One of the best things about autumn? The changing leaves. Leaf peepers don’t have to wait for Oak Creek Canyon to peak at the end of October or beginning of November, either. Head north to the…

Lift Me Up

If you’re looking to escape summer’s high temps, consider driving up to the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff. When you’re there, you can ride the scenic summer gondola all the way to the top of the San…

Seasons Greetings

SEDONA If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit in Sedona, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is where you’ll want to start. Tlaquepaque goes all out during the holiday season with a few events and…

2024 Hot List

The 2024 Hot List has arrived. In these pages, you’ll find plenty of small businesses, area attractions and places worth celebrating. Our team took engagement from our readers, and we checked it with recent news and…

Fall And Festivals

HOW TO CELEBRATE AUTUMN IN NORTHERN ARIZONA Fall is a great time to be outside as the weather is virtually perfect. Here’s some of our favorite ways to soak up the fall temperatures. TAKE A SCENIC…

Sunset Crater

Visiting Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Flagstaff in the summer is a great way to cool off and an even better way to check out a historic, scenic monument. We visited this spot last summer…

Celebrating Women

Anita Marcus Cover star Anita Marcus is the medical aesthetician behind the business LaserGirl Skincare. She grew up in Oregon, moved to Hawaii for three years and ended up in Sedona in 1995. “I have raised…

Travels with Ted: The Cool Place

I like cool temperatures. So let’s look at one of the coolest places I know: the San Francisco Peaks, north of Flagstaff. They are one of the first things you see as you go north on…

2023 Hot List

Great Causes Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District The ability to get a world-class education is one of the most important parts of a child’s life. Each day the team at Sedona Oak Creek Unified School…

Seven Must-Have Northern Arizona Experiences

CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT CRESCENT MOON RANCH Sedona is great year-round, but there’s something particularly magical about fall. The crisp air. The changing leaves, and of course, the city’s famed red rocks. We love to…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Magdalena Romanska, a Sedona resident and realtor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s, was in her kitchen cleaning the counters when she got a call that would change her life forever. Her doctor called to confirm that she…

Uncover Sedona’s Hidden Gems

SEDONA CITY HALL ART DISPLAYS Sedona is home to many art galleries, and one of the most under-the-radar art exhibits in the whole city is the City Hall Art Rotation program. The program usually rotates two…

Thumb Butte Trail

The Thumb Butte Trail is one of the most popular trails in Prescott National Forest for very good reasons. For starters, it’s easy to reach. The trailhead is a mere 10 minute drive from downtown Prescott….

Our Favorite Stories Through the Years

It was 1993 when I arrived in Sedona. It was very different, but very much the same. Quieter, sure. But it’s just as easy today to get lost in the quiet beauty and energy that surrounds…

Merry & Bright: How To Spend The Holiday Season

VISIT TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE If you’re in Sedona, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is practically the city’s holiday headquarters. The shopping center is all decked out in lights and décor and hosts some of…

2022 Hot List

Great Causes The Sedona Women Since 2000, The Sedona Women have been sponsoring monthly program meetings, hosting social events and trips for members in addition to doing many hands-on projects to benefit the community. Sedona Recycles Sedona…

Travels with Ted: Searching For Color

September brings a close to summer and ushers in the fall season. The daytime temperatures begin dropping, and the nights are cool. In Arizona, our weather is elevation dependent. The higher the elevation, the cooler the…

Aspen Loop Trail

Flagstaff’s Aspen Loop Trail is a gem of a hike any time of year, but it’s especially worth the drive in the fall. Although peak leaf peeping season does vary annually, the fall colors are typically…

Northern Arizona Business Directory

Here at Sedona Monthly, we believe it’s important to support local businesses. And one perk of living in today’s digital world is that it’s easier than ever to purchase all sorts of products online without…

2021 Hot List

Great Causes Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District The ability to get a world-class education is one of the most important parts of a child’s life. Each day the team at Sedona Oak Creek Unified School…

Let’s Go: Experience the Grand Canyon’s South Rim

THINGS TO SEE The South Rim, essentially, is divided up into three different main “areas.” The first is the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, which is closed as of press time. To the west of the visitor…

Visit Sedona Lands New CEO: Meet Candace Carr Strauss

Meet Candace Carr Strauss. She’s the new president and CEO of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau and started her job back in February. Candace has a diverse resume. She’s had stints with the…

Your Sedona Neighborhood Guide: Uptown Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon

YOUR SEDONA NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: UPTOWN SEDONA & OAK CREEK CANYON Uptown Sedona Bustling Uptown Sedona is home to many different shops, one great museum, restaurants and red rock views. Here are some of our favorite places….

Get Fit, Get Healthy: Here’s How

FITNESS TIPS FROM PERSONAL TRAINER MAGDALENA ROMANSKA Magdalena Romanska’s own life was transformed by fitness. As a child and teen, she rarely exercised. The Poland native says there were no gyms when she was growing up…

Opt Outside: Meet Steve Richardson, Parks & Recreation Manager for the City of Sedona

SEDONA MONTHLY: How did you get interested in this type of work? STEVE RICHARDSON: I grew up as a parks and recreation kid. My mom signed me up for just about everything. I grew up in…

Health Care Heroes

FLO SPYROW CEO OF NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE President and CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Flo Spyrow’s career advice is simple: Follow your heart. And her heart has led her to many different places. She…

Black Canyon Trail

After a season of hiking, sometimes you just want to get away from all the packed trails. And one of our favorite remedies for peak hiking season fatigue is Cottonwood’s Black Canyon Trail. You have to…

Get Your Kicks On Route 66

WILLIAMS Located about one hour from the Grand Canyon, Williams’ tagline is (understandably) “The Gateway to the Grand Canyon.” But there’s also plenty to do and see in Williams. Visitors drive through more than three miles…

Sedona After Dark

HOTEL BARS ETCH KITCHEN & BAR Watch the sun dip below the horizon as you enjoy craft cocktails and a serene setting that includes unparalleled Oak Creek views at L’Auberge’s more casual dining venue, Etch. Choose…

Lakeview Trail

After a long, hot summer, sometimes you need a break from all the heat. And if you’re searching for a relatively easy, classic Flagstaff trail, we’d recommend Lakeview Trail No. 132. The trail starts with a…

Women In Leadership

PRESIDENT RITA CHENG NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY Rita Cheng grew up in a rural town of Elmwood, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of a farmer and a schoolteacher. As a child, she learned the value of hard…

The Call Of The Canyon

VISIT THE GRAND CANYON RAFT, HIKE, ZIP OR FLY Grand Canyon West is where all the action is. Located 90 minutes from Peach Springs, Arizona, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, it is loaded with activities that…

Embrace Wellness

SEDONA MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL A little adventure in life can definitely be good for your health. If you’re in the mood to shake things up in 2019, mark your calendar for the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival…

Red Mountain Trail

If you don’t mind the long drive, hiking into the amphitheater of Red Mountain, a 1-million-year-old cinder cone in the San Francisco Peaks Volcanic Field, is a must-have experience. The trail begins at the end of…

Space Cowboys

TODAY In the black cinder fields northeast of Flagstaff, the fierceness of the wind makes your eyes water and your nose run. Prickly brush grows from coal-colored sand, and gnarled pine trees stand sentinel. Occasionally, you…

Lakes within a four-hour drive of Sedona

Lake Havasu State Park If the name Lake Havasu conjures up images of girls gone wild on spring break, you’re not completely off the mark: It’s still a party hot spot for coeds in March and…

Sedona, Take Me Away!

Take a bath … at Adobe Grand Villas To date, the most opulent bathrooms in Sedona (outside of private residences) can be found at Adobe Grand Villas. Opened in June 2004, the four-diamond luxury inn boasts…

Mountain Biking in Sedona

The popularity of mountain biking in Red Rock Country over the last 10 years has exploded, and it shows no signs of slowing down. On any given weekend you will see large vans parked at local…

The Best Hot Dogs in Sedona

Every dog has its day, and for northern Arizona, that day has come. When you’re in the mood for a hot dog – whether it’s a basic wiener with mustard or more exotic toppings (think seaweed…

Sedona Restaurants

Uptown Sedona West Sedona AZ-179, South of the Y Oak Creek Canyon Village of Oak Creek Jerome Cornville Cottonwood Camp Verde Flagstaff Prescott About This Guide These listings are a selective, rotating guide to area restaurants….

Sedona Restaurants

Uptown Sedona West Sedona AZ-179, South of the Y Oak Creek Canyon Village of Oak Creek Jerome Cornville Cottonwood Camp Verde Flagstaff Prescott About This Guide These listings are a selective, rotating guide to area restaurants….

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Best place for meditation and sightseeing in Arizona

Top of the World

Humphreys Peak captivated us long before we moved to northern Arizona, and judging by the number of people we encountered on our hike to the summit, we aren’t the only ones. Unlike the impressive mountain ranges…

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HOT!

Hot: family-owned eateries, art classes, swinging from the trees, thrifting and funny girls. Not: Camping in front of the air-conditioner for two months. Here are 21 reasons to get out of the pool and seize life…

Blonde woman holding a pizza with the Sedona landscape in the background

Pizza My Heart

In Italy, they sell it by the gram. In New York, it’s by the slice. It’s deep-dish in Chicago, wood-fired in California and topped with pineapple in Hawaii. Any way you slice it, pizza tops the…

On the Road Again

Schnebly Hill Road Distance from the ’Y in Sedona (one way): 6.5 miles Attractions: red rocks If you have a high-clearance vehicle or a four-wheel drive, jump in and make a beeline for Schnebly Hill Road….

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Festival Fever

October might just be the best month to be in Sedona. Warm days with bright blue skies and billowing clouds are followed by crisp, clear evenings studded with twinkling stars. The leaves are starting to turn…

Road Trip!

California may be known as the car-culture capital of the country, but Arizona boasts some of the most scenic, historic and fun roads (without the traffic). Here’s a look at six of our favorites. Red Rock…

Grand Canyon

On average, it rains on Thanksgiving Day in Arizona every 10 years. Naturally, that once-a-decade storm would bring downpours, lightning and snow to northern Arizona as we shopped for freeze-dried food and compressed our sleeping bags…

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Sedona Confidential

When we moved to Sedona many moons ago, we felt like we already knew the town like the back of our own hand – we had, after all, vacationed in Sedona for five years. But a…

Father and two sons riding bikes in Sedona

Green Sedona

In April 1970, Earth Day was celebrated for the first time. Society’s environmental awareness has come a long way in the last 39 years, and Sedona won’t be left behind. Red Rock Country is goin’ green,…

Arizona is for Snowbirds

December is here, and if it hasn’t happened already, thousands of northern Arizona residents are watching the sky, holding their breath until the first delicate snowflake drifts down. While our friends in other locales – the…

2 men in Sedona wearing pumpkins on their heads.

11 Reasons Autumn in Sedona is So Cool!

Autumn’s arrival in northern Arizona heralds more than just shorter days and cooler nights – in fall, Sedona seems to awake from a sluggish summer slumber to show off all her splendor with vibrant changing leaves,…

Woman in red bathing suit in Sedona creek

10 Places to Go to Beat the Arizona Heat

It’s a dry heat. Sedona has four mild seasons. Summers aren’t bad – we have monsoons. We’ve heard it all and, while we’ll admit our summers are a walk along the beach compared to our neighbors…

Live Your Sedona Adventure!

Opportunities for adventure in Sedona are as endless as the brilliant blue sky or breathtaking red rock vistas. It’s a fact that hits home for me every day – my husband, Daniel Finch-McCaffrey, is Hilton Sedona…

What Your Real Estate $$ Buys Today

The real estate market in Sedona went through the roof in 2004. It has come a little bit back to earth over the past six months, much like the rest of the United States, creating new…

Nature Calls!

Ask Sedona residents why they settled in Red Rock Country and you’ll hear some variation of this response again and again: It was just too pretty to leave. Visitors get the message too, flocking in huge…