Welcome to Sedona, Arizona!

Sedona Arizona has the most beautiful backdrop for any town anywhere in the United States. It's as if someone painted the perfect scenery for the perfect little town, and then made it come alive with red rocks, canyons, buttes in the distance, and mesas rising into deep blue skies that make it pretty near impossible to take a bad picture. Some call it Red Rock Country, and every evening at sunset you can see just why some also attribute a special spiritual or healing quality to Sedona, Arizona. The red rock and the sunset light is nearly transcendental in its appearance, something more than just beautiful red rocks and rose-colored sunlight fading behind the canyon walls. Surrounding this paradise you will find National Forest as far as the eye can see, protected and preserved forever by the National Forest Service for generations to follow ours. For today's visitors to Sedona, Arizona, it means lots of access to wilderness and outdoor activities, especially hiking. Trail heads are everywhere in Sedona, Arizona, to the delight of many a visitor interested in embarking on a personal voyage through the rocks and canyons. What better way to enjoy this magical place!

Magical Sedona, Arizona

The town of Sedona Arizona has attracted many different groups of people throughout its history, such as filmmakers who thought the scenery made perfect backdrop for western films, and artists who wished to capture the beauty of the red rock and the landscapes. Today Sedona Arizona is still considered an artists' community, although these days we see a lot more tourism than ever before. One group in particular that's made its mark on the town, and which seems to fit naturally within the special natural formations and magnificent scenery are the New Age types who espouse natural healing and all sorts of alternative therapies. New Age believers come to Sedona Arizona to absorb the cosmic energy they believe exists in the area. Sedona Arizona is said to contain some of planet Earth's important vortices, which are centers of energy. These vortices give off a positive energy from which people can benefit, achieving a sense of balance and enhanced creativity. Whatever the cause, Sedona Arizona does seem to confer a peaceful sense of well being on those who visit, whether it be from the vortices or the beautiful landscape. It takes all types to make up the fabric of society, and Sedona surely has a wonderful variety of people. Aside from the New age types and psychic healers, Sedona attracts retirees and mountain bikers as well. In addition, restaurateurs, gallery owners, and entrepreneurs are drawn to Sedona Arizona as well. Nevertheless, it was the cool waters of Oak Creek that caused people to build a community here, which later became Sedona Arizona, and the cool waters are still a top reason people flock to this area. Swimming holes are everywhere, and if you visit in summertime, be sure to seek one out and cool off the best way possible, in the waters of Oak Creek.

Climate

The climate of Sedona Arizona is mild, which makes it a paradise for hikers and anyone who loves to be outdoors. Even in wintertime, the temperatures rarely get down to freezing, staying in the 40s or higher. In the summertime, even on the hottest day, mornings are cool, as well as nighttime. There are two rainy seasons, with one starting in July, with showers in the afternoon usually, but not lasting for long. This monsoon season lasts until September, all summer long. Then there is another rainy season in wintertime, beginning usually in December and sometimes bringing snow to the streets of Sedona Arizona. Don't worry, though, it's only a light dusting, and afternoon sun will make it seem like the most beautiful snow on earth! The overnight frosts can occur, even up into the month of April, even though Spring might start very early, even in March or February. You will know Spring has sprung when the manzanita bushes bloom, followed by brilliant shades of color in wildflower blossoms, purple owl's clover, and larkspur, which is red and blue. It starts to get hot again in May, and the air dries out a bit and rain is scarce until the rainy season again in July. This dry season is when wildlife shows up in town, as their natural pools of water dry up and they reach beyond their normal horizons, searching for water.

There is Lots to do in Sedona, Arizona

Aside from the natural beauty of Sedona, Arizona, you have dozens and dozens of fine restaurants, topnotch hotels and resorts, and day trips to fascinating historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Visit our specialty pages for each of these areas of interest to visitors to Sedona, Arizona. It really is not hard to see why so many people are attracted to Sedona, Arizona. It's apparent the minute the red rocks and canyons come into view, and you are mesmerized. The buttes seem to tower above the clouds themselves at times, and the colors of the pine forests complement the red rock so perfectly, in nature's perfect color scheme. Nature is easily accessible in Sedona, Arizona, from canyons to creeks, from trails to red rocks, you can get close to the red rocks, you can hike the numerous trails, you can take a jeep tour, you can view from afar, whatever your speed, whatever your style, you can do it in Sedona, Arizona.

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