Table Top Trail
When those summer temperatures soar, one of our favorite places to hike in town is Airport Mesa. The relatively easy and mostly short trails in this West Sedona area all offer stunning views of some of…
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Seven Classic Sedona Restaurants
Seven Classic Sedona Restaurants Rene at Tlaquepaque Casa Sedona Inn Judi’s Restaurant & Lounge Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill Cress on Oak Creek The Hudson The Cowboy Club/The Arizona Room Rene at Tlaquepaque Sipping a glass of…
Sedona Hummingbird Festival
Following a two-year hiatus, the Sedona Hummingbird Festival has returned. The festival is hosted by the Sedona-based Hummingbird Society. The society seeks to educate the public about hummingbirds and protect this small species. “The mission of…
The State Of Our Food Scene
Sharing and highlighting the food scene has always been a part of Sedona Monthly’s mission, and we thank the prestigious Amazon Editorial Review for its kind words. In this cover story, we’ve covered everything from classic…
Be Legendary
Few bands will ever accomplish as much as Three Dog Night has. From 1969 to 1974, no other group had more top 10 hits and sold more records and concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Known…
Food Fest
Camp Verde’s Corn Fest will take place on July 16 on Hollamon Street and inside the Community Center Gym in Camp Verde. The festival, which started 25 years ago, features a street fair atmosphere, food vendors, games, indoor…
Featured Pet of the Month: Roxie
Roxie is a beautiful 2 year old Staffordshire Terrier Mix and needs a home ASAP! She is such a snuggle bug and just loves when people spend time with her. When Roxie was younger she was…
Iconic Rodeo
The World’s Oldest Rodeo (that started way back in 1888) in Prescott has returned with a plethora of lively events. From June 28 to July 4, see eight varying rodeo performances at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds….
Fourth of July Celebrations
Here’s how to celebrate Independence Day in Northern Arizona: Head to the Sedona Community Pool for a lively atmosphere complete with face painting, a DJ, activities, games, a photo booth and inflatable water slides for all…
Travels with Ted: The Lakes and Beauty of Prescott
Wherever I travel, it is with the intent of finding the natural beauty of an area. If I’m visiting more populated areas, I’m looking for the structures and people who call the place home. This month…
Jim Thompson Trail
When it’s hot outside, but we still want to hike, we love trails where you can leave a car at either end, and the Jim Thompson Trail is a great option. The hike begins near Jordan…
Tales of the Bard
See Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” performed outdoors on June 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Highlands Center for Natural History’s outdoor amphitheater in Prescott. This is part of the…
Show Time
The Mary D. Fisher Theatre has added a second screen to the theater and is celebrating with a mixer with the Chamber of Sedona. Head to the theater to network and revel on June 23 from…
Jay Bird’s Chicken
One of the biggest food trends of the last few years is Nashville hot chicken. Legend has it that Andre Prince Jeffries added extra pepper to fried chicken as a way to punish her Uncle Thornton….
Wine Down
The Tilted Earth Festival has returned to Page Springs Cellars in Cornville on June 18, and it promises to be a lively affair. Listen to live bands, nosh on gourmet food from the winery’s on-site kitchen,…
Sing the Blues
Listen to live blues music and enjoy some brews outdoors at the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival on June 10 from 2 to 9 p.m. and June 11 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drink beers…
Car Craze
The streets of downtown Prescott outside of Courthouse Square will be filled with exotic and luxury vehicles on June 4 starting at 10 a.m. as part of the 21st Century Car Show. See everything from Ford…
Made In Sedona
A Contemporary Cottonwood Estate When Michael Szerbaty, AIA, an architect and principal of MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture’s wife was doing some work in Seattle, the couple frequently traveled to various Western destinations. One of their trips was…
Featured Pet of the Month: Sunny
Sunny is a gorgeous seven year old, long haired orange tabby who is ready for a second chance! He is such a beautiful kitty, even with his “lion” haircut. Sunny has the fluffiest, chubbiest cheeks and…
Outdoor Flicks
Head to the Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in June to watch free movies outside. This is part of the Movies in the Park – Summer Cinema Series. Movie titles are…
Sedona Yoga Festival
After a two-year hiatus, the Sedona Yoga Festival will return this month. The festival was one of the first major events to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic in March of 2020. “We’re so…
The Clinkscale
We couldn’t think of a better female restauranter to highlight in our women’s issue than co-owner and head chef of The Haunted Group, Michelle Jurisin. With gems including Crema in Cottonwood and The Haunted Hamburger in…
Travels With Ted: Jerome, the Gem of the Verde Valley
Jerome is a true gem in the Verde Valley, located about halfway up Mingus Mountain. Access is via AZ-89A from both the North and the South. The city was incorporated in 1899. At its peak, the…
White Mesa Trail
Finding a quiet trail to hike in Sedona can be tough, and that’s why trails like the White Mesa Trail – a historic cattle trail – can be refreshing. Although this hike lacks red rock views,…
Dragonfly Music Festival
Hiking in the morning and seeing live music in the evening is our idea of a perfect day. The Dragonfly Music Festival is hoping that Sedona residents will feel the same way. The festival features five…
Magic Music
Head to Prescott’s Watson Lake on May 21 to see the first-ever Pure Imagination Festival. Artists like Wynonna Judd, Dawes, Talib Kweli and Katie Pruitt will perform. Candace Devine, the lead singer of Prescott- based collective…
Free Ride
The City of Sedona has launched a free shuttle to transport hikers to popular trailheads around town. The Sedona Shuttle will pick hikers up at park and ride lots – one located at 1294 AZ-179 and another at 20…
Outdoor Tunes
Hear a variety of live music outdoors at Posse Grounds Pavilion as part of the City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation Red Dirt Concert Series. Shows are free and may feature one to two…
Featured Pet of the Month: Xena
Xena is a one year old English Bulldog mix, and she is ready to light up your life! This little girl is pure energy and always up for a good time. Don’t be fooled by her…
Women In Business
THE SEDONA WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE THEN, NOW & TOMORROW FOREWORD BY LINDA SCOTT, PRESIDENT, THE SEDONA WOMEN My husband and I moved to Sedona six years ago. I was unpacking boxes when my neighbor stopped…
Cinco Celebration
One of Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s liveliest events has returned. Cinco de Mayo will be held on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a variety of locations throughout Tlaquepaque. Tlaquepaque will be…
Vultee Arch Trail
Accessing the Vultee Arch Trailhead is a challenge and one of the hardest parts of this easy trail. The only way to reach it is with a high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicle. Yes, you need both high…
Rascal
We were excited when we heard that Chef Mercer Mohr was taking over as chef at the recently rebranded Wilde Resort and Spa in West Sedona. We’ve been enjoying Mercer’s stellar cuisine for years, and his…
Let’s Go: Williams, Arizona
DOWNTOWN WILLIAMS Downtown Williams is teeming with top-notch restaurants and shops and makes for one pleasant stroll. Choice highlights include Pine Country Restaurant. Homemade pies ranging from Key Lime to Triple Layer Chocolate Cake are the…
Travels with Ted: Searching for Birds of Prey in Sedona
Raptors or birds of prey are apex predators that contribute to the balance of nature by keeping populations of grasshoppers, mice, rats, gophers, fish, rabbits, birds and other species in check. We have many different species…
Verde Valley Archeology Center
The Verde Valley Archaeology Center opened its new 10,850-square-foot facility in Camp Verde this past winter. This will be the Center’s fourth home in Camp Verde since it began in 2010. “The museum part will be…
Canine Couture
See animals up for adoption strutting the latest canine fashions on the runway at the Paws Rocking the Runway on April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tlaquepaque North. The animals are all in…
Art On Tour
See the artwork of about 45 artists in the Verde Valley in their studios from April 22 to 24 as part of Spring Open Studios. Chat with the artists, see them working and purchase their one-of-a-kind…
Spring Fling
Ring in the spring season at Posse Grounds Park as part of the Celebration of Spring on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can hunt for more than 22,000 eggs. Kids also can…
The Insiders Guide To The Grand Canyon
WHERE TO STAY A few new lodging options have opened at the Grand Canyon that cater to the traveler who wants to experience the great outdoors without having to sleep on the ground. One of those…
Classic Rock
The dynamic Piano on the Rocks International Festival is returning to Sedona from April 22 to 24. Audience members can look forward to three different performances featuring piano music accompanied by poetry and literature readings. The…
Travels with Ted: Sycamore Canyon, the Natural Treasure Next Door
About 25 miles west and southwest of Sedona is Sycamore Canyon, the second largest canyon in Arizona. It offers an abundance of wild beauty. Sycamore Canyon Wilderness is over 50,000 acres and is Arizona’s first Wilderness…
Featured Pet of the Month: Tonto
Tonto is a 2 year old big tabby cat with the most beautiful golden eyes who is ready for a fresh start! This guy was sharing a home with seven other cats and would love to…
Shorebird Restaurant
We were thrilled when Shorebird Restaurant opened back in March of 2021. A high-end seafood centric restaurant in the heart of Sedona is our idea of heaven, and Shorebird exceeded our expectations. We immediately were charmed…
Munds Wagon Trail
When we set out to hike Munds Wagon Trail, we weren’t expecting to find waterfalls. We’ve hiked this trail in warm weather without a puddle in sight, so we suspect our experience was relatively rare, which…
Coming Home: Design Defined
For Susie Hersker, owner of Design Directives, an interior designer, NCIDQ and a professional of the American Society of Interior Designer or ASID, working on this West Sedona property was a dream. The owners wanted the…
Wine Down
The Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival is returning to downtown Camp Verde on March 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on March 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look forward to a…
Homes That Inspire
A West Sedona Home Designed to Blend into the Environment When David Simmer moved to Sedona in 2007, he and his wife, Isabel Simmer, planned to purchase a home or a lot. They designed a home…
Food Truck Fun
If you’re a food truck fan, you’re in luck. The Sedona Food Truck Festival is returning on March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park. Aptly named “Grub, Brews and Tunes!” festival-goers…
MEET LLOYD MASAYUMPTEWA, SUPERINTENDENT OF MONTEZUMA CASTLE AND TUZIGOOT
Although he had grown up hearing the names of many different national park monuments, member of the Hopi tribe Lloyd Masayumptewa (Piivayouma, his Hopi name) had never visited many of them until he was an adult….
Bike Fest
Mountain bikers, get ready. The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is coming back. Look forward to “shredding the red” on Sedona’s iconic trails with your fellow biking fans. Held from March 4 to 6, the three day…
Featured Pet of the Month: Codi
Codi is a super cute, 10 year old bull terrier mix who weighs about 43 lbs. She is a very sweet and smart lady, but don’t let her age fool you! Codi is an active gal…
Let’s Go: Hot Springs, Arkansas
WHAT TO SEE We can’t think of a more perfect way to start your Hot Springs adventure than by strolling downtown along Central Avenue. Walk alongside Bathhouse Row so you can see these charming buildings that…
89Agave Cantina
89Agave Cantina is such a fun, colorful spot that we’ve returned to for years. This Uptown restaurant beckons with red rock views on the outdoor patio, an extensive Mexican food menu and one of the best…
Sedona International Film Festival
The Sedona International Film Festival has returned to form and will only be live and in person as opposed to having a digital component. “We are going back to a totally live-only festival. We’re not doing…
Featured Pets of the Month: Lila, Hazel, Scarlett & Hanna
Lila, Hazel, Scarlett & Hanna are four gorgeous 6 month old kitties looking for their forever home! This little clique consists of two bonded pairs – meaning they must go home together! (Lila & Hazel and…
Wine Time: The Verde Valley Finally Gets an AVA
Like a fine wine that takes years to reach perfection, the Verde Valley has finally been recognized with an AVA. An AVA or American Viticulture Area is a grape-growing area that’s been officially designated by the…
Fay Canyon
Fay Canyon has long been one of the most popular hikes in Red Rock Country and for good reason: There’s plenty of parking at the trailhead, the route is relatively flat until the end and the…
Travels with Ted: Discover Wildlife at Bubbling Ponds
We have the red rocks, dozens of hiking trails and wildlife in abundance, but there’s one place just over House Mountain from Sedona that’s one of the true treasures in the area. That place is Bubbling…
Red Rock Run
Enjoy red rock scenery as you run your choice of a half marathon, 10K or 5K on Feb. 5. This is a RunSedona event. All races begin at 8 a.m. The half marathon and 10K courses…
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…
American Songs
Chamber Music Sedona is returning on Jan. 9 with “Voyage Through the Americas,” a concert performed by pianists Gilles Vonsattel and Michael Brown, cellist Nicholas Canellakis and percussionist Ian David Rosenbaum. The program will feature works…
Fitness, Fun, Relaxation: Your Guide to Healthy Living
FITNESS One major key to maintaining a regular fitness routine is by prioritizing yourself. “Prioritize yourself by doing those little daily steps towards your fitness,” says Magdalena Romanska, a fitness lifestyle coach who has a certification…
Featured Pet of the Month: Melissa
Melissa is a five year old unique tortie looking for a very special human! She has been through a lot in her short life (including having her front paws declawed) and she is ready to settle…
Fresh & Natural Thai Kitchen
Helmed by noted Chef Pearl Pardee (her name might sound familiar since she also owns lively local haunt Thai Spices Natural Kitchen), Fresh & Natural Thai Kitchen has been on our must-try list since it opened…
Your Sedona Neighborhood Guide: Village of Oak Creek
Village of Oak Creek Located south of central Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek is home to some of Sedona’s top hiking trails and one of the city’s most iconic attractions: the Chapel of the Holy…
Mescal Trail
Although originally built for and by mountain bikers, the 2.5-mile Mescal Trail is a relatively easy, mostly flat trail that makes for an easy going hike. Mescal is most likely named for the mountain it skirts…
Wine Tours of Sedona
Every customer who books a tour with Wine Tours of Sedona gets a personalized experienced that starts with a conversation over the phone or via email. Tours are built around what the customer is interested in…
Featured Pet of the Month: Blueberry
Friendly Boxer mix Blueberry doesn’t ask for much – just a home where she can cozy up to you on the sofa and cuddle. She is gaining back the weight she lost when she recently had…
Travels with Ted: Sedona in the Winter is Heavenly
Sedona in the winter is heavenly. Here are three of my favorite Sedona in the snow images. Top photo: A view of Red Rock Country, the Mogollon Rim and the Colorado Plateau. The photo was taken…
Your Sedona Gift Guide
GIFTS FOR THE HOME Candles, chairs and colorful accessories can make your home a more inviting, cozy place. SOUTHWEST STYLE Customizable, colorful southwest-style benches and ottomans. Available at Sedona Digs Furniture, 6101 S. AZ-179, in the…
Holiday Happenings
CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING Nov. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tlaquepaque North (313 AZ-179) 928-282-4838 tlaq.com Attendees can watch a menorah lighting, and also enjoy latkes, donuts and hot chocolate while listening to festive music. Kids will have the…
Travels with Ted: Red Mountain is a Perfect Fall Destination
I’m a new contributor to Sedona Monthly and have lived in Sedona (in the VOC, specifically) full time for nearly 30 years. My wife and I came to Sedona, seeking to escape California after spending 25…
Sedona Shopping Guide
South of the “Y” Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village Fashioned after a Mexican village, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is filled with more than 50 colorful boutiques. We’ve spent many hours strolling through this centrally located…
Sedona Turkey Trot
Running a turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day morning can be a tradition much like eating pumpkin pie and turkey on Thanksgiving. Now in its twelfth year, the Sedona Turkey Trot is slated to return this year…
Cornville Neighborhood Guide
CORNVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE Cornville Located about 20 miles from Sedona, Cornville is home to many of Northern Arizona’s boutique wineries. Four of them are clustered close together on Page Springs Road in the Page Springs neighborhood…
Iconic Trails
Airport Loop When out-of-town guests who don’t hike often ask us what trail to hike, Airport Loop is typically our answer. This relatively flat (but a little rocky) trail offers breathtaking views of all of Sedona’s…
Featured Pet of the Month: Mio
Meet Mio! Mio is a beautiful senior kitty with so much life to live and love to give! He’s been with HSS for a few months now and would love to find a home. He’s loving…
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…
November Events Guide
WOLF TALK From Nov. 10 to 14, Sedona Wolf Week seeks to raise awareness of wolves, dispel wolf myths, generate awareness and develop advocates through multiple educational mediums and interaction with the Apex Protection Project Ambassador…
Molé Sedona
Tucked away on the top floor of the Arabella Hotel Sedona, Molé Sedona beckons with top-notch Mexican food, sweeping Sedona vistas from the outdoor patio and fantastic margaritas. We quickly fell for the modern, neutral décor…
Don Reitz’s “Follow Your Bliss”
Clarkdale resident and celebrated ceramicist Don Reitz actually never had a solo show in his hometown. But that will all change starting on Sept. 30 with the opening of his solo show, “Follow Your Bliss” at…
Sedona Plein Air Festival
Sedona’s stunning red rock landscape has been inspiring artists for decades, and the annual Sedona Plein Air Festival seeks to celebrate the city’s natural beauty and rich relationship to the arts. From Oct. 23 to 30,…
Devil’s Bridge
The sandstone arch that gives this trail its name has become a star on social media. The arch’s visual appeal is undeniable. Many hikers flock here to see this incredible arch with their own eyes, and…
Coming Home: Design Defined
KT Tamm, principal and lead designer of KT Tamm Inc., had already been working with the owners of a home in Carefree – about 40 minutes from Phoenix – when the pair decided to build a…
Featured Pet of the Month: Bruno
Meet Bruno! Bruno is a goofy American Pitbull Terrier mix who just wants to make friends with everyone he meets (except cats!) and has something to say about it. He walks well on a leash and…
Spirited Sedona
Sedona Learn more about two historical spaces in Sedona that are still in use today, the Hart Store/Hummingbird house and the Sedona Heritage Museum. The Hart Store/Hummingbird House Named after L.E. “Dad” Hart, a rancher in…
October Events Guide
ART HOUSES Take a peek inside the artist’s studio if you attend the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s Sedona Fall Open Studios Tour. From Oct. 29 to 31, visitors can check out about 45 working artists’ private…
Fall Fests: Día De Los Muertos and the Marigold Mural Project
Editor’s note: The 2021 Dia de los Muertos and Marigold Mural Project have been canceled due to the pandemic. Visit tlaq.com for more information. Now in its eleventh year, Día de Los Muertos and the Marigold Mural…
Chapel Trail
Summer’s high temps generally linger in September, and if you’re looking for an easy and short trail that features stunning red rock views, try the quick and easy Chapel Trail. Although dogs are not allowed inside…
History Lesson
If you’re looking to learn more about Sedona from the descendant of one of the city’s first settlers, consider taking the Red Rock History Roundup Tour. Paul Thompson, grandson of Oak Creek Canyon’s first permanent Anglo…
Birds Of A Feather
Image above: Sedona-based photographer Ted Grussing photographed this red tail hawk at Lake Pleasant in Peoria. “This was the takeoff,” he says. “It’s just the magnificent wing positions. It’s kind of like a ballet. Then you’ve…
Fabulous Fiber
We wear clothing every day, but we often forget that clothing is an art form. But the Verde Valley Weavers & Spinners Guild’s annual “Fabulous Fiber Sale 2021” seeks, in part, to upend that. “I think…
Humane Society of Sedona’s 2021 Pet Lovers’ Masquerade Gala
Following a virtual event in 2020, the Humane Society of Sedona’s annual gala has returned as a virtual and in-person event in 2021 with the theme of Pet Lovers’ Masquerade Gala. “We’re excited to be back…
Six Dog-Friendly Sedona Restaurants
Sedona diners who want to eat out at a restaurant with their dogs have plenty of options. All of these restaurants offer dedicated dog menus so you and your pup can both enjoy a fine meal….
Sedona Winefest
Sedona Winefest has returned. “We’re happy to be back this year. We’re going full force,” says Paula Woolsey, the event coordinator for Sedona Winefest and vice president of Sedona Fair Inc. Look forward to a celebration…
Thunder Rolls
Head to Old Town Cottonwood on Sept. 17 and 18 to hear live music and celebrate motorcycles of all stripes at the Thunder Valley Rally. Live bands performing include Mogollon and Smells Like Nirvana. A weekend…
Bluegrass Jam
Following a hiatus in 2020, Flagstaff’s Pickin’ in the Pines Festival has returned. On Sept. 17, 18 and 19, attendees can enjoy live bluegrass and acoustic music. Although bluegrass is the main focus, attendees also can…
Classical Music Rocks
The Red Rocks Musical Festival has returned and is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Chamber music fans can look forward to four different performances at different venues throughout Sedona. On Sept. 3, enjoy a “Classically Uncorked” performance…
Our Incredible Wildlife
Image above: Sedona photographer Ted Grussing took this photo of this bobcat in his backyard. She was about seven or eight feet away from him. “She was staring at me. She was really relaxed. I just…
