Birds The Word
Celebrate the many birds that pass through and call Northern Arizona home at the Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival. Held at Cottonwood’s Dead Horse Ranch State Park from April 25 to 28, this festival will…
Verde River
Travels with Ted: Following The Verde River
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…
Travels with Ted: Sedona from the Air
I’ve been photographing Sedona from the air for nearly 25 years and have taken thousands of photos of the area. The city is within a small area of red rocks and geologic formations that have been…
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…
Kayaking on the Verde River
Hot summer months have many Northern Arizona residents and visitors alike kayaking on the Verde River looking to get some exercise and cool off on the water. Don’t expect an entirely placid river though. “There is…
Sycamore Canyon: Parsons Trail
If you are up for an adventure, pack a lunch and take a ride to Sycamore Canyon for a full day of hiking in the wilderness. From Sedona, it’s a 30-minute drive on AZ-89A to Cottonwood….
