Little Pink Houses of Hope
Following a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 39, Jeanine Patten-Coble went on a trip to the beach when she stumbled upon a compound of abandoned homes. “I just literally was physically struck with, ‘Create…
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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…
Grand Art
From Sept. 7 to 14, plein air artists will capture the Grand Canyon with their paint brushes in an effort to raise funds for a future arts center at the South Rim as part of the…
“Brave The Wild River”
We typically don’t feature books in the magazine, but every once in a while a book comes out that really captures our attention. “Brave The Wild River” is one of those titles. Flagstaff-based science journalist Melissa…
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…
Northern Arizona’s Beautiful Volcanoes
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…
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Every year, artists flock to Grand Canyon National Park to paint images of this stunning place as part of the annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art. And in a year when there’s been so much change,…
A Sunset Grand Canyon Ceremony: Lindsey Brink & Luke Wroblewski
Ceremony: Moran Point at the Grand Canyon Reception: Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix Oct. 8, 2019 Photography by Tangled Lilac Photography, Melissa dunstan, tangledlilac.com HOW THEY MET: Lindsey Brink and Luke Wroblewski were both working at the…
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…
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Artists have sought to capture the beauty of The Grand Canyon for centuries – making it the ideal place for a celebration of visual arts. The eleventh annual Grand Canyon Celebration of the Arts – a…
Mountain High
Want a stunning view of Northern Arizona? Then consider booking a ticket to ride Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Chairlift in Flagstaff. The lift transports you up to 11,500 feet. From the top, take in sweeping views of…
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…
El Tovar Dining Room
Entering the El Tovar Dining Room is a one-of-a-kind experience. The hotel, which opened in 1905, is perched at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places….
Grand Canyon Celebration Of Art
Artists have been inspired by their landscape since man first began scratching images on cave walls, which is why celebrating visual art at a place like Grand Canyon National Park is such a natural fit. This…
Call of the Canyon de Chelly
Canyon de Chelly, the second largest canyon in the country, reveals its secrets to those who slow down and stay awhile. Drive the north and south rims, and take a tour of the canyon floor where…
10 Favorite Sedona Hikes
This month, Sedona Monthly celebrates 10 years of publishing Arizona’s magazine with the great view. Hooray for us! Hiking is one of the reasons we moved to Sedona, and since our first issue in March 2003,…
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….
Ruined
Navajo National Monument, located just south of Monument Valley, encompasses three cliff dwellings. Two of those dwellings are open to visitors. both are amazing destinations, but only one is truly worth the effort. Read on for…
Wild Arizona
When families visit Sedona, it’s not always easy to find kid-friendly activities. (We have yet to meet a 10-year-old interested in a day of gallery shopping or spa treatments.) Lucky for all of us, three distinctly…
Surfin’ Safari: Arizona’s Big Wave
Last fall, Sedona Monthly hiked the rings of Saturn. It took us years to get there, and the permit process was painful, but the payoff was absolutely worth it. Our group included three of the 20…
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…
Get The Picture
Most of the millions of visitors who come to northern Arizona are connected to their cameras like it was a third eye. Wandering through galleries, seeing images of iconic locations such as Red Rock Crossing and…
3 Days in Havasu Canyon
At the far west end of the Grand Canyon, a turquoise-blue creek cuts through 14 miles of sheer red rock cliffs, meandering along travertine dams and tall cottonwoods. Waterfalls crash down as much as 200 feet…
