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Located just past the lobby of Uptown Sedona’s contemporary Amara Resort and Spa, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen beckons with stellar food, a great beverage program and a top-notch patio that serves up views of Snoopy Rock. We…
Fitness for wild creatures is totally different than for humans and domesticated animals. Humans have developed and delegated skill sets needed for survival where we do not have to be in good shape to survive. Food,…
After Sarah Hoffman and her husband Rod Hoffman sold their historic home in downtown Prescott, they wanted to build a custom home that was in a different location without being too far from downtown. For inspiration…
Jed is a BIG lover boy who is looking for a family! He was surrendered to the shelter because he wasn’t getting along with the other animals in his home. Jed is a six-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix and while…
Sedona is a mountain biking haven, and the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival seeks to celebrate that reputation. Held at Posse Grounds Park from March 8 to 10, festival attendees can look forward to over 90 vendors,…
Country icon Clint Black will perform at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Feb. 9. Clint’s wife, Lisa Hartman Black, and daughter, Lily Pearl Black, will both take the stage during this special show. Doors…
The Sedona International Film Festival is celebrating a big milestone in 2024: The festival is turning 30. Get ready for many events that commemorate the festival’s three decades in existence. “We’re trying to really pull out…
If crossing off run a distance race is on your to-do list for the new year, consider lacing up your sneakers and running the Run Sedona Half Marathon on Feb. 3. Participants also have the option…
The City of Sedona will be hosting a Winter Play Day on Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Soccer Field in West Sedona. Families and kids can look forward to…
Aloha & Flip Flop are a bonded pair of sweet young kitties and they are looking for a forever home. They were surrendered together to the Humane Society of Sedona back in June because their owner…
WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM BLUE ZONES ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING The keys to living a longer life may involve studying what people who live to be 100 or older know about life. The areas where most…
In August of 2022, I lost my friend One, a black American shorthair cat. One’s adventures were legendary, both her real-life adventures in chasing bobcats and wildlife and the adventures I created for her in the…
Italian cuisine is loved by people all over the world, and it’s easy to see why Sedona has fallen for Vespa Healthy Italian Café. For starters, the contemporary restaurant is gorgeous. It’s lightfilled and airy, which…
For a chef with decades of experience and four of Sedona’s most prominent restaurant under his management, Mercer Mohr knows that the key to success is not being complacent. “I pride myself on trying to stay…
Getting from one destination to another is something we all do a daily basis, but for some individuals, this can be a real challenge. Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition was created to address this crucial need. “Verde…
When the days are short and the temperatures plunge, we like to explore some of Sedona’s shorter trails, and Boynton Canyon Vista checks all the boxes. The trail leads to a saddle between two red rock…
WHERE TO STAY THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA, PUERTO VALLARTA Arriving at The Westin Resort & Spa – one of the properties that hosted us – feels like an event. You’ll spot a cascading waterfall from…
Razzle is a playful and goofy young dog who is ready for a fresh start! He came in with his four siblings – all found as strays in Camp Verde. Razzle and his siblings were quite…
TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE Located in the heart of Sedona, it’s fitting that Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is the city’s holiday headquarters. For starters, one of Sedona’s shopping and dining hubs gets all decked…
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the North…
Huckaby Trail is a favorite hike among locals and tourists alike, and it’s not hard to see why. This Oak Creek Canyon trail offers up views of Sedona’s red rocks and lets you cross one of…
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…
Spending time admiring Sedona’s stunning red rocks is always a good idea, and practicing your golf swings in their shadow is a pleasant way to pass the time. If you’re looking to improve your game, golf…
Tennessee’s largest city has played an undeniable role in the history of country music, but has plenty more to offer travelers than its vibrant music scene. Nashville is home to a happening food and drink scene,…
Looking to burn off some calories before you indulge in a Thanksgiving feast? Then consider lacing up your athletic shoes and running the Sedona Turkey Trot 5K at Posse Grounds Park on Nov. 23. The race…
Cress on Oak Creek has long been one of Sedona’s most incredible dining experiences. The setting at L’Auberge de Sedona is spectacular. Dining on the banks of Oak Creek with the trees all around and creek…
Following the success of its inaugural year, the Verde Valley Pottery Festival is returning for its second year and will be held at a new location at D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards in Cornville. Potter Ben Roti founded…
Red Rocks Music Festival returns on Nov. 11 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Violinist Shlomo Mintz and pianist Vitali Serebriakov will perform works like “Sarasate-Carmen Fantasy” as part of this festival that…
Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans Day Tribute is returning on Nov. 11. The celebration starts at 11 a.m. and will take place in the fruit packing shed. The day will include a tribute to veterans. Visit…
Bissell is a very sweet and goofy 14-year-old orange tabby cat who is looking for a home to spend his golden years. Bissell was brought to HSS almost two months ago when his guardian became unable…
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…
Head to Posse Grounds Park on Nov. 4 for the City of Sedona’s Food Truck Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy food truck fare and live music underneath the city’s red rocks. Beer and…
If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, consider exercising up in Flagstaff’s ponderosa pine forest. Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course offers three different courses high up in the tree tops that visitors can tackle. Guests…
Crepes have been popular for hundreds of years, and it’s easy to see why. The thin pancake-like creations are tasty, easy to make and can be filled with savory or sweet ingredients and taste delicious either…
Thunder Mountain Trail is a gem of a hike that meanders along the base of its namesake, also known as Capitol Butte or Grey Mountain. These trails in West Sedona are some of our favorites, especially…
Halloween is on Oct. 31, and Northern Arizona is hosting a variety of events to celebrate this spooky holiday. A variety of merchants in Uptown Sedona will hand out candy and participate in Uptown Trick or…
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, one of Sedona’s literally colorful events, returns from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s…
There are a lot of places I frequent to photograph wildlife, but I have a couple of favorites and want to share the closest and best place where you can enjoy what nature has to offer…
Celebrated plein air artists will be in town from Oct. 20 to 28 for the annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. Organized by the Sedona Arts Center, this festival will include meet and greets with the artists,…
Discover unique arts and crafts in addition to a plethora of jewelry, ceramics, gourd art, fiber arts, glass art, lotions, candles and other handmade goods at the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sedona Heritage…
Head to the Sedona Airport on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see aircrafts and automobiles from the Sedona Car Club with a rock backdrop as part of “Wings and Wheels on the…
Ken was brought to the Humane Society of Sedona when he was found as a stray in Camp Verde. He has been with HSS since late July and it’s time he finds a family! Ken is…
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…
Take a closer look inside artists’ studios at the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour. Held from Oct. 6 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, this studio tour will feature more than 60…
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…
Every fall, the Sedona Arts Festival brings over 100 juried artists to the baseball fields of the Sedona Red Rock Jr. Sr. High School. This is one of Sedona’s longest running events (at 32 years and…
When we’re searching for a patio with stellar views and tasty Mexican cuisine, Javelina Cantina is one of our go-to places. There are many reasons why it’s been in business for many years. The drinks menu…
We’re featuring the San Francisco Volcanic Field in this issue of Sedona Monthly (see it here), and it is one of three active volcanic fields in Arizona. I love Earth, and I am constantly amazed by…
Everyone knows that Northern Arizona has some of the most stunningly beautiful rocks on all the globe. But did you know that it is also home to hundreds of volcanoes? With such landscape gems as Sedona’s…
One of our favorite things about trails is that they can offer a choose your own adventure style journey. Loy Canyon is one of the city’s trails that delivers both an extremely difficult challenge or a…
Want to shake up your weekend? Then consider attending the pet-friendly Prescott Highland Games and Celtic Faire at Prescott’s Lake Watson on Sept. 23 and 24. This festival honors Scottish culture, heritage and teachings. Attendees can…
Leash up your furry friends and consider checking out Sedona WagFest & Fair on Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Held at Posse Grounds Park Pavilion, this canine-centric event will include booths featuring dog-related products…
The Grand Canyon’s beauty has been captivating artists for decades, and the annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art asks plein air painters to use their brushes to capture the canyon along the South Rim as they…
Cottonwood’s lively Thunder Valley Rally returns to the Riverfront Park on Sept. 15 and 16. This bike rally also features food and drinks vendors, entertainment and live music. Quiet Riot and Stephen Pearcy, the voice of…
Head to Posse Grounds Park on Sept. 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sedona Winefest, a celebration of all things Arizona wine. Attendees can look forward to sampling wines from local spots…
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…
The Sedona Vortifest music festival returns for its second year on Sept. 2 from noon to 9 p.m. Held at Posse Grounds Pavillion, Vortifest headliners include Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra and Sedona’s own decker. In addition to…
If you’re looking to enjoy some free live music outdoors, The City of Sedona has you covered. The city’s Red Dirt Concerts series is coming back this month. Visit Posse Grounds Pavilion on Sept. 1, 8,…
Maverick is a three-year-old Siamese mix who looking for a home. He is as fun to be around as his eyes are blue! Maverick just loves to play and will chase a string toy for hours on end….
Manzanita Outreach started out as an organization in 2011 as a mission of the Verde Valley Christian Church. The nonprofit initially focused on large scale, meal-packing events and sent food down to Haiti following the 2010…
Cottonwood’s The Tavern Grille holds a special place in the city’s dining scene. For starters, the setting is unbeatable. The restaurant is housed inside the former Rialto Theatre. Constructed in 1923, the Rialto supposedly was the…
While we tout the amazing restaurants, creative cooking techniques and delicious meals and desserts that we prepare from what nature provides, we tend to forget that there are other creatures on the planet that rely on…
Benny is a one-year-old shepherd mix and he’s ready to get out of the shelter! He’s been with us for over three months, which is a quarter of his life, and that makes us incredibly sad….
Leash up your furry friend and head to the County Courthouse Lawn in Flagstaff for the animal charity fundraising event Barks and Brews on Aug 26. Held from noon to 4 p.m., walk with your dog…
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…
Head up to Flagstaff’s Continental Country Club Driving Range for a celebration of the Hopi tribe as part of the Hopi Arts & Cultural Festival. The festival is on Aug. 26 and 27. During the festival,…
On a trip to Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula last summer, we quickly fell for the region that’s about a three-hour drive north from Milwaukee. Door County is surrounded by both Lake Michigan and Green Bay –…
For a celebration of all things hummingbirds, consider attending the Sedona Hummingbird Festival. Held from July 28 to 30 at a variety of Sedona venues, attendees can listen to a variety of presentations about hummingbirds with…
Camp Verde’s annual Corn Fest will return on July 15. Held in downtown Camp Verde on Hollamon Street and the Community Center Gym from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corn Fest celebrates the Verde Valley’s sweet…
On select Saturdays in July and August (July 15, 29; Aug. 12, 26), Clarkdale Town Park will host free concerts as part of the Clarkdale Concert in the Park series. Attendees can enjoy dancing, check out…
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…
Lamb Roast at The Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar at Poco Diablo Resort Christoper Medina, the executive chef at Sedona’s Poco Diablo Resort, selected the Lamb Roast at The Willows Kitchen & Wine as the resort…
Montey is a one-year-old domestic short hair kitty who is looking for a home. If you are looking for a snuggle bug- look no further! Montey is as affectionate as they come. He has a big…
If you’re looking to really shake up the first Tuesday of July, August and September, consider heading to Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village to see “Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises!” In conjunction with Sonoran Reptiles, Tlaquepaque will host…
Northern Arizona cities will be celebrating Independence Day in big ways this year. The City of Sedona will be hosting Wet Fest from noon to 4 p.m. on July 4 at the Sedona Community Pool. Visit…
Over the millennia, we humans have constantly been able to improve our living conditions, building more and more creature comforts into our residences. We have gone from the sod homes of the prairies that my late…
The World’s Oldest Rodeo is returning to Prescott from June 28 to July 4. Presented by Prescott Frontier Days, this rodeo began in 1888. Rodeo attendees can look forward to classic rodeo sights like steer wrestling,…
Ever since it opened back in 2018, the Rector Trail quickly became a local favorite and for very good reasons. For starters, this hike lets you get up close to many of the Village of Oak…
The Village could use a steakhouse that serves high-quality seafood, and the Village Chophouse more than delivers. Chef/Owner John Ramagli (also of pizza place Rotten Johnny’s Wood-Fired Pizza Pie that’s just a short stroll away) has…
When interior designer Keira Schultz was tasked with designing a new build in Sedona’s Thunder Mountain neighborhood, the homeowner wanted her home to be modern and organic with a Northern Arizona feel. To achieve this look,…
Prescott will be hosting the 42nd Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival on June 24 and 25. Head to the Yavapai County Courthouse in downtown Prescott to listen to live bands, and check out a variety of vendors…
Dexter is a big dog and brings big laughs to all who meet him! He is only one year old and is looking for a fresh start. Dexter just loves to play and is as goofy…
In a city dominated by luxury home listings, Eagle Mountain Estate manages to stand out. For starters, this home is the most expensive home ever listed in Sedona. The price tag? $18.5 million. With that high…
Every Friday in June starting on June 9 through June 30, the City of Sedona will be showing free movies as part of its Summer Cinema Series at the Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park. The family-friendly…
The Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival, which claims to be Arizona’s largest blues festival, will run from June 9 to 10. Sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of blues rock act Larkin Poe will headline, and singer…
WHAT TO DO RIDE THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY One of the best things to do in Palm Springs is actually to leave it. Drive up long and winding Tramway Road, park in a lot that’s…
As a kid, I grew up under the pattern to Wold-Chamberlain Field (now it’s the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport) and fell in love with all things flying. I am hooked on aviation. I flew free flight…
On May 24, legendary musician Bob Dylan turns 76. If you’d like to celebrate the occasion, head to the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood on May 20 to listen to the 12th Annual…
Cornville’s Brewha Social Eatery & Market has generated quite a buzz and rightly so. For starters, we love the modern vibe at this excellent casual spot. The light-filled space located on Page Springs Road just off…
When those temperatures rise, we often find ourselves searching for relatively easy trails that we can finish quickly but still have a great payoff. The Wilson Canyon Trail is one of our favorite hikes that fits…
You have three chances this month to hear iconic Sedona musician Esteban perform live. On May 13, you can hear the guitarist perform along with his band and daughter, Teresa Joy, at Sound Bites Grill in…
One of Prescott’s longest-running art gallery shows has returned for its thirteenth year. The ‘Tis Art Center and Gallery is hosting “Journeys in Spirit:” Traditional and Contemporary Native Art Exhibition from May 18 to June 20….
Jennifer Nagel-Pasich Jennifer Nagel-Pasich was drawn to the restaurant industry at a young age. Her jobs have ranged from a cocktail waitress in a biker bar to serving and cooking at fine dining venues. She honed…
Chibi is a 4-year-old Torbie, meaning her coat has both tortoiseshell and tabby markings. She is an independent kitty who loves treats. She is looking for a patient family without small kids, because she doesn’t particularly…
Want to enjoy free live music? Then head to Posse Grounds Park every Friday in May to enjoy complimentary outdoor concerts this spring. The City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2023 Red Dirt Concerts…
Ring in the spring festival season by attending Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s Cinco de Mayo on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., look forward to live music and colorful dances of Mexico. Kids…
We’re frequently stopped at BiGA to fill up when we’re in Prescott. Pronounced “bee-guh,” this is a contemporary, farm-to-table restaurant. The setting is cozy and charming. Expect low ceilings, brick walls and a white-tiled bar in…
It is easy to take things that we see and interact with daily for granted. One such thing is the Verde River. Corky and I decided to find the source of the river and follow it…
The Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival invites attendees to celebrate the many birds that call Northern Arizona home or are migrating through the area. “Every bird has a unique call or a whole bunch of…
