Dazzle Train
Get in the holiday spirit early when you book a train ticket on the Verde Canyon Railroad’s “The Magical Christmas Journey.” Guests can enjoy a train that’s decked out in holiday lights along with a festive…
Martha Penado
Boynton Canyon Trail
When summer’s high temps are finally in the past, we love to luxuriate in a long hike. The Boynton Canyon Trail is one of our favorite Sedona hikes that’s not too difficult and has plenty to…
Coming Home: Modern History
West Sedona’s Eagle Dancer Estate is an outstanding property. The home, which features four casitas and one main casa, has plenty of striking features, but the materials are one of the many things about this impressive…
Broome & Orchard
Broome & Orchard is the latest restaurant from The Shugrue family, the folks behind The Vault and La Vecina. The restaurant is housed in the former Sound Bites Grill location and features stunning red rock views…
A Cool Place
Northern Arizona is a totally cool place in all respects. It’s a cool place to be with temperatures to match. Photo 1 (featured at the top of this page) was taken at 11,931.4 feet MSL (Mean…
Featured Pet of the Month: Ray
Ray is a very shy cat who’s looking for a patient and loving forever home. Ray was surrendered to us from a hoarding situation and is one of the shyest cats of the group. He spends…
Serving Tribute
The Sedona Heritage Museum will be holding its annual Veterans’ Day Tribute on Nov. 11. The event will feature a flag ceremony, dignitaries, a veteran’s tribute and music. Following the program, attendees can enjoy complimentary food…
Run Along
Prior to enjoying a hearty Thanksgiving meal, consider lacing up your sneakers and running a 5K with Sedona’s red rocks as the background. Run Sedona will host its Sedona Annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 27. The…
2025 Hot List
Welcome to the 2025 Hot List. 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…
Featured Pet of the Month: Maxine
Maxine is a very sweet and loving kitty who has had a rough time lately. She was bounced from home to home before being surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona. When Maxine arrived at the…
Walk Into Beauty, Waddell Sculpture Path Dedication Weekend
Late sculptor John Henry Waddell and painter Ruth Holland Waddell resided near Sedona for decades and were important members of the local artistic community. In his lifetime, John created over 150 sculptures. One of his works,…
Pottery Power
The Verde Valley Pottery Festival is returning to D.A.Ranch from Nov. 14 to 16. Attendees can look forward to seeing and purchasing pottery made by local artists, right before the holidays. On Nov. 14, guests can…
Soldier Pass Arches
The Soldier Pass Arches hike meets all the requirements of a downright perfect day hike. Just three miles round trip. Check. A challenging, but not impossible, trail. Check. Gorgeous views and a few fun places to…
Iconic Arizona
THE GRAND CANYON The Grand Canyon is the most iconic spot in all of Arizona, and no other place comes even remotely close. One of the seven wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a…
Wildlife Movers & Shakers
Animal and bird movers and shakers are largely invisible to us, but they are here and do have an impact. These are apex predators that oversee the balance of nature. In some areas of the country,…
Let’s Go: Carson Valley & Northern Nevada
LAKE TAHOE NORTH Lake Tahoe is worth a trip, especially if you’ve never been. The lake’s deep blue waters coupled with the mountains and pine trees is a truly breathtaking site. If you’re looking for a…
Keepers of the Wild
Spread across 175 acres, Keepers of the Wild is an animal sanctuary located on Route 66 in Valentine. The nonprofit is a little over 30 minutes from Kingman and has a fascinating history. It was founded…
Nature’s Power
Sedona has a brand-new mountain biking trail, but be cautious as this trail is only for highly skilled mountain bikers. Located on iconic Cathedral Rock, the Hardline Trail is a double black diamond trail that features…
Open Portfolio: Joe Bechard
SEDONA MONTHLY: Where are from originally? JOE BECHARD: I grew up in Boise, Idaho. How did you get interested in winemaking? Well, it’s kind of a long story, but it really goes back to my wife…
Dining With Wildlife
There’s only one place in Sedona where you can dine with wildlife and share the same fine meal that they have, and that is at the Rainbow Trout Farm in Oak Creek Canyon. The trout in…
Buffalo Park
When those high summer temperatures linger, we (and most of Arizona, really) often hop in the car and head up to Flagstaff to cool off. The nearby mountain town has plenty to offer in terms of…
Vespa Healthy Italian Café
Tucked in the red rocks of Sedona, Vespa Healthy Italian Café is more than just a restaurant – it’s an invitation into the warmth of an authentic Italian family home. Founded by father and son Leonardo,…
Community Leader Profile: William C. White
William C. White’s career as a musician has taken him to plenty of places. After graduate school, he served as the assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony. He’s worked with community, professional and youth orchestras as…
The Taawaki Inn Art Gallery
Hotels open in Northern Arizona fairly frequently, but Clarkdale’s Taawaki Inn is remarkable for several reasons. For starters, the 44-room hotel, which opened about a year ago in Clarkdale, is the first hotel outside of the…
History Matters
PBS has released an episode about Petrified Forest National Park as part of its “Untold Earth” web series. This series tells the stories of some of the natural wonders located in North America. Find this eight-minute…
Have Some “Heart”
Classic rock band Heart will stop by the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Aug. 16. As of press time, ticket prices start at $88 per person. Visit findlaytoyotacenter.com for more information.
Record Breaker
Kenyan native and Flagstaff resident Sharon Lokedi beat the women’s course record for the Boston Marathon – often considered to be one the most prestigious road races in the world. Her official time was a course…
Featured Pet of the Month: Blaze
Blaze is a big senior dog who is looking for a family to settle in with! Blaze was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona last September when his owner could no longer keep him. He…
The Sedona Area’s Six Best Bakeries
We love a good bakery. Walking into one just makes us feel better – with pleasant aromas wafting in the air coupled with the sight of pastries that look as scrumptious as they taste. Fortunately, the…
Best Bites
Diver Scallops at Hummingbird Seeing as Hummingbird is only open to guests of Mii Amo and Enchantment Resort, it’s one of the most exclusive restaurants in Sedona. Mii Amo’s signature restaurant, Hummingbird, offers cuisine that is…
Free Flicks
Interested in watching a free “dive-in” film? Then consider driving out to the Cottonwood Aquatics Center on the second Saturday in June, July and August as part of the Cottonwood Summer Cinema Series. Gates open at…
Show Time
Looking to beat the heat and watch a show? Then consider heading up to Flagstaff’s outdoor Pepsi Amphitheater. Located at Fort Tuthill County Park, the amphitheater is situated in the largest Ponderosa pine forest in the…
Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild
Textiles are some of our oldest art forms, and the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild is keeping this long tradition alive. “The purpose of our guild has been to encourage the interest and education and…
Community Leader Profile: Nancy Lattanzi
Nancy Lattanzi’s influence is all around Sedona. The art in the roundabouts? She’s the force behind them. As the arts and culture specialist with the City of Sedona, she oversees all the city’s arts and culture…
Go Flagstaff: Best Wine Spots
WOULD YOU LIKE SOME SORBET WITH YOUR SYRAH? Low lighting, brick walls and floor-to-ceiling wine racks make FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro Flagstaff’s quintessential wine bar. Patrons of all ages enjoy wines from around the…
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