Let’s Go: Greater Zion
On a spring trip to Greater Zion (who hosted our trip), we were charmed by the area’s natural beauty and plenty of outdoor recreation. GETTING THERE From Sedona, you can drive to Greater Zion in about…
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Let’s Go: Greater Zion
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Szechuan Restaurant
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Photographic Art
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Birds The Word
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Wine Tours
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Celebrating The Arts
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Let’s Go: Newport Beach
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Bear Mountain
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Verde Brewing Company
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My Airborne Home … How I get The Shots
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Szechuan Restaurant
Szechuan Restaurant has been a Sedona staple for years and is well known for its tasty Chinese food and sushi. We’ve been ordering from here for a while and have always been impressed with the cuisine…
Photographic Art
Few things intrigue me more than the realities and potential realities that are possible when I grab my camera and set off on a journey to photograph nature and life on earth. It is the only…
Run Time
Take in West Sedona’s stunning scenery as you work up a sweat as part of the Vue or the Vortex Ultra Experience in the Red Rocks of Sedona on April 20. Races range from four to…
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…
Wine Tours
Calling all Arizona wine fans. There’s a festival just for you happening at the end of April. Cornville’s D.A. Ranch Vineyards & Estates is hosting a festival that will include live music, food trucks and plenty…
Earth Day Festivities
Sedona is a place that’s naturally beautiful and a fitting place for an Earth Day Celebration. Head over to Red Rock State Park on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to toast the planet….
Art At Amara
Austin-based artist Emily Scott will unveil a signature painting collection that’s exclusive to Uptown Sedona’s Amara Resort & Spa on April 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the terrace by the pool. Guests can meet…
Celebrating The Arts
Curt Walters New Mexico native and long-time Sedona resident Curt Walters is arguably one of greatest living Grand Canyon artists of all time. “I have a deep emotional connection to the National Park,” he says. “I…
Classic Tunes
The Sedona Symphony (formerly the Verde Valley Sinfonietta) is hosting its spring show on April 7 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center at 2:30 p.m. Flute soloist Jeannette Moore will take the stage and perform works…
Featured Pet of the Month: Rocky
Rocky is a small, special needs pup who is looking for someone with a special heart! This beautiful 10-month-old cattle dog is so ready to find a home. Rocky is deaf and will need some special…
Let’s Go: Newport Beach
On a fall trip to Southern California’s Newport Beach, we quickly fell for this city’s thriving restaurant and hotel scenes, waterfront scenery and high-end shopping. Discover this Southern California city. BALBOA ISLAND Balboa Island is easily…
Bear Mountain
Sometimes when you’re out hiking, you’re searching for a real challenge. A hike that tests your physical and mental limits and offers a great payoff. Bear Mountain is one of those hikes that fits that description…
Verde Brewing Company
Verde Brewing Company was founded back in 2013 using money generated from a Kickstarter to purchase brewing equipment. Over a decade later, the Northern Arizona brewery pours eight beers on tap at its Camp Verde location….
Meals On Wheels Sedona
The name of the nonprofit Meals on Wheels says it all. The local chapter of the national organization delivers meals to those in need, mostly senior citizens, who reside in Sedona. “Some of these people have…
My Airborne Home … How I get The Shots
I began my flying career learning how to fly gliders way back in 1996. Up until then, I had only been a passenger in commercial aircrafts. I earned my private pilot license in 90 days followed…
Egg Hunt
Cottonwood is hosting a Free Egg Hunt on March 30 that kicks off at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park (1284 E. River Front Road). Kids ages one to eight can participate. The event features prizes, candy…
Spring Forward
Ring in spring by attending the City of Sedona’s Celebration of Spring on March 30. Held at Posse Grounds Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Celebration of Spring includes carnival rides, a petting zoo…
Go Green
The City of Sedona is hosting its festive St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Jordan Historical Park. Look forward to seeing plenty of floats from local businesses….
Fine Wine
Camp Verde’s annual Pecan & Wine Festival is coming back on March 16 and 17. Celebrate the area’s pecan growers and local wine at 75 E. Hollmon Street in downtown Camp Verde. The festival is from…
Stylish Transformations
A Modern, Contemporary Addition To A West Sedona Space The featured floating double vanity in photo two and on the cover was an addition to a primary bedroom to a home in West Sedona. Down the…
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival
The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is returning this spring for its tenth year. The festival had, in the words of its founder, Michael Raney, “humble beginnings.” “We did the first one down at Tlaquepaque with no…
Zen Out
Sedona is renowned as a spiritual destination, which is why it’s such an ideal place to hold a festival that celebrates yoga. The Sedona Yoga Festival is returning from March 14 to 17 at a variety…
Featured Pet of the Month: Pizazz
Pizazz is a sweet and shy little tabby cat who is in need of home. She was transferred to HSS from another rescue, so her past is a bit of a mystery. She has struggled in…
SaltRock Southwest Kitchen
Located just past the lobby of Uptown Sedona’s contemporary Amara Resort and Spa, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen beckons with stellar food, a great beverage program and a top-notch patio that serves up views of Snoopy Rock. We…
Travels with Ted: Fitness In Nature … A Necessity
Fitness for wild creatures is totally different than for humans and domesticated animals. Humans have developed and delegated skill sets needed for survival where we do not have to be in good shape to survive. Food,…
Coming Home: Inside A Luxe Lodge
After Sarah Hoffman and her husband Rod Hoffman sold their historic home in downtown Prescott, they wanted to build a custom home that was in a different location without being too far from downtown. For inspiration…
Featured Pet of the Month: Jed
Jed is a BIG lover boy who is looking for a family! He was surrendered to the shelter because he wasn’t getting along with the other animals in his home. Jed is a six-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix and while…
Bike Bash
Sedona is a mountain biking haven, and the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival seeks to celebrate that reputation. Held at Posse Grounds Park from March 8 to 10, festival attendees can look forward to over 90 vendors,…
Top Tunes
Country icon Clint Black will perform at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Feb. 9. Clint’s wife, Lisa Hartman Black, and daughter, Lily Pearl Black, will both take the stage during this special show. Doors…
Sedona International Film Festival
The Sedona International Film Festival is celebrating a big milestone in 2024: The festival is turning 30. Get ready for many events that commemorate the festival’s three decades in existence. “We’re trying to really pull out…
Road Race
If crossing off run a distance race is on your to-do list for the new year, consider lacing up your sneakers and running the Run Sedona Half Marathon on Feb. 3. Participants also have the option…
Snow Day
The City of Sedona will be hosting a Winter Play Day on Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Soccer Field in West Sedona. Families and kids can look forward to…
Featured Pets of the Month: Aloha & Flip Flop
Aloha & Flip Flop are a bonded pair of sweet young kitties and they are looking for a forever home. They were surrendered together to the Humane Society of Sedona back in June because their owner…
Living Better
WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM BLUE ZONES ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING The keys to living a longer life may involve studying what people who live to be 100 or older know about life. The areas where most…
Travels with Ted: Life With Katie
In August of 2022, I lost my friend One, a black American shorthair cat. One’s adventures were legendary, both her real-life adventures in chasing bobcats and wildlife and the adventures I created for her in the…
Vespa Healthy Italian Café
Italian cuisine is loved by people all over the world, and it’s easy to see why Sedona has fallen for Vespa Healthy Italian Café. For starters, the contemporary restaurant is gorgeous. It’s lightfilled and airy, which…
Chef Profile: Mercer Mohr
For a chef with decades of experience and four of Sedona’s most prominent restaurant under his management, Mercer Mohr knows that the key to success is not being complacent. “I pride myself on trying to stay…
Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition
Getting from one destination to another is something we all do a daily basis, but for some individuals, this can be a real challenge. Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition was created to address this crucial need. “Verde…
Boynton Canyon Vista
When the days are short and the temperatures plunge, we like to explore some of Sedona’s shorter trails, and Boynton Canyon Vista checks all the boxes. The trail leads to a saddle between two red rock…
Let’s Go: Puerto Vallarta
WHERE TO STAY THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA, PUERTO VALLARTA Arriving at The Westin Resort & Spa – one of the properties that hosted us – feels like an event. You’ll spot a cascading waterfall from…
Featured Pet of the Month: Razzle
Razzle is a playful and goofy young dog who is ready for a fresh start! He came in with his four siblings – all found as strays in Camp Verde. Razzle and his siblings were quite…
Holiday Cheer
TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE Located in the heart of Sedona, it’s fitting that Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is the city’s holiday headquarters. For starters, one of Sedona’s shopping and dining hubs gets all decked…
Holiday Happenings
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the North…
Huckaby Trail
Huckaby Trail is a favorite hike among locals and tourists alike, and it’s not hard to see why. This Oak Creek Canyon trail offers up views of Sedona’s red rocks and lets you cross one of…
Travels with Ted: The Cool Place
I like cool temperatures. So let’s look at one of the coolest places I know: the San Francisco Peaks, north of Flagstaff. They are one of the first things you see as you go north on…
Golf Lessons At Oak Creek Country Club
Spending time admiring Sedona’s stunning red rocks is always a good idea, and practicing your golf swings in their shadow is a pleasant way to pass the time. If you’re looking to improve your game, golf…
Let’s Go: Nashville
Tennessee’s largest city has played an undeniable role in the history of country music, but has plenty more to offer travelers than its vibrant music scene. Nashville is home to a happening food and drink scene,…
Fun Run
Looking to burn off some calories before you indulge in a Thanksgiving feast? Then consider lacing up your athletic shoes and running the Sedona Turkey Trot 5K at Posse Grounds Park on Nov. 23. The race…
Cress on Oak Creek
Cress on Oak Creek has long been one of Sedona’s most incredible dining experiences. The setting at L’Auberge de Sedona is spectacular. Dining on the banks of Oak Creek with the trees all around and creek…
Verde Valley Pottery Festival
Following the success of its inaugural year, the Verde Valley Pottery Festival is returning for its second year and will be held at a new location at D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards in Cornville. Potter Ben Roti founded…
Class Act
Red Rocks Music Festival returns on Nov. 11 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Violinist Shlomo Mintz and pianist Vitali Serebriakov will perform works like “Sarasate-Carmen Fantasy” as part of this festival that…
Honoring Veterans
Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans Day Tribute is returning on Nov. 11. The celebration starts at 11 a.m. and will take place in the fruit packing shed. The day will include a tribute to veterans. Visit…
Featured Pet of the Month: Bissell
Bissell is a very sweet and goofy 14-year-old orange tabby cat who is looking for a home to spend his golden years. Bissell was brought to HSS almost two months ago when his guardian became unable…
2023 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…
Food Truck Grub
Head to Posse Grounds Park on Nov. 4 for the City of Sedona’s Food Truck Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy food truck fare and live music underneath the city’s red rocks. Beer and…
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, consider exercising up in Flagstaff’s ponderosa pine forest. Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course offers three different courses high up in the tree tops that visitors can tackle. Guests…
Sedona Crepes Bistro
Crepes have been popular for hundreds of years, and it’s easy to see why. The thin pancake-like creations are tasty, easy to make and can be filled with savory or sweet ingredients and taste delicious either…
Thunder Mountain
Thunder Mountain Trail is a gem of a hike that meanders along the base of its namesake, also known as Capitol Butte or Grey Mountain. These trails in West Sedona are some of our favorites, especially…
Trick or Treat
Halloween is on Oct. 31, and Northern Arizona is hosting a variety of events to celebrate this spooky holiday. A variety of merchants in Uptown Sedona will hand out candy and participate in Uptown Trick or…
Colorful Celebration
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, one of Sedona’s literally colorful events, returns from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s…
Travels with Ted: Where I Go!
There are a lot of places I frequent to photograph wildlife, but I have a couple of favorites and want to share the closest and best place where you can enjoy what nature has to offer…
Outdoor Art
Celebrated plein air artists will be in town from Oct. 20 to 28 for the annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. Organized by the Sedona Arts Center, this festival will include meet and greets with the artists,…
Fall Fair
Discover unique arts and crafts in addition to a plethora of jewelry, ceramics, gourd art, fiber arts, glass art, lotions, candles and other handmade goods at the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sedona Heritage…
Fly High
Head to the Sedona Airport on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see aircrafts and automobiles from the Sedona Car Club with a rock backdrop as part of “Wings and Wheels on the…
Featured Pet of the Month: Ken
Ken was brought to the Humane Society of Sedona when he was found as a stray in Camp Verde. He has been with HSS since late July and it’s time he finds a family! Ken is…
Seven Must-Have Northern Arizona Experiences
CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT CRESCENT MOON RANCH Sedona is great year-round, but there’s something particularly magical about fall. The crisp air. The changing leaves, and of course, the city’s famed red rocks. We love to…
Spectacular Studios
Take a closer look inside artists’ studios at the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour. Held from Oct. 6 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, this studio tour will feature more than 60…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Magdalena Romanska, a Sedona resident and realtor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s, was in her kitchen cleaning the counters when she got a call that would change her life forever. Her doctor called to confirm that she…
Sedona Arts Festival
Every fall, the Sedona Arts Festival brings over 100 juried artists to the baseball fields of the Sedona Red Rock Jr. Sr. High School. This is one of Sedona’s longest running events (at 32 years and…
Javelina Cantina
When we’re searching for a patio with stellar views and tasty Mexican cuisine, Javelina Cantina is one of our go-to places. There are many reasons why it’s been in business for many years. The drinks menu…
Travels with Ted: Of Earth & Volcanoes
We’re featuring the San Francisco Volcanic Field in this issue of Sedona Monthly (see it here), and it is one of three active volcanic fields in Arizona. I love Earth, and I am constantly amazed by…
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…
Loy Canyon
One of our favorite things about trails is that they can offer a choose your own adventure style journey. Loy Canyon is one of the city’s trails that delivers both an extremely difficult challenge or a…
Celtic Celebration
Want to shake up your weekend? Then consider attending the pet-friendly Prescott Highland Games and Celtic Faire at Prescott’s Lake Watson on Sept. 23 and 24. This festival honors Scottish culture, heritage and teachings. Attendees can…
Dog Days
Leash up your furry friends and consider checking out Sedona WagFest & Fair on Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Held at Posse Grounds Park Pavilion, this canine-centric event will include booths featuring dog-related products…
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…
Rally On
Cottonwood’s lively Thunder Valley Rally returns to the Riverfront Park on Sept. 15 and 16. This bike rally also features food and drinks vendors, entertainment and live music. Quiet Riot and Stephen Pearcy, the voice of…
Local (Wine) Love
Head to Posse Grounds Park on Sept. 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sedona Winefest, a celebration of all things Arizona wine. Attendees can look forward to sampling wines from local spots…
Uncover Sedona’s Hidden Gems
SEDONA CITY HALL ART DISPLAYS Sedona is home to many art galleries, and one of the most under-the-radar art exhibits in the whole city is the City Hall Art Rotation program. The program usually rotates two…
Music Magic
The Sedona Vortifest music festival returns for its second year on Sept. 2 from noon to 9 p.m. Held at Posse Grounds Pavillion, Vortifest headliners include Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra and Sedona’s own decker. In addition to…
The Sound of Music
If you’re looking to enjoy some free live music outdoors, The City of Sedona has you covered. The city’s Red Dirt Concerts series is coming back this month. Visit Posse Grounds Pavilion on Sept. 1, 8,…
Featured Pet of the Month: Maverick
Maverick is a three-year-old Siamese mix who looking for a home. He is as fun to be around as his eyes are blue! Maverick just loves to play and will chase a string toy for hours on end….
Community Leader Profile: Ben Burke of Manzanita Outreach
Manzanita Outreach started out as an organization in 2011 as a mission of the Verde Valley Christian Church. The nonprofit initially focused on large scale, meal-packing events and sent food down to Haiti following the 2010…
The Tavern Grille
Cottonwood’s The Tavern Grille holds a special place in the city’s dining scene. For starters, the setting is unbeatable. The restaurant is housed inside the former Rialto Theatre. Constructed in 1923, the Rialto supposedly was the…
Travels with Ted: Dining In The Wild
While we tout the amazing restaurants, creative cooking techniques and delicious meals and desserts that we prepare from what nature provides, we tend to forget that there are other creatures on the planet that rely on…
Featured Pet of the Month: Benny
Benny is a one-year-old shepherd mix and he’s ready to get out of the shelter! He’s been with us for over three months, which is a quarter of his life, and that makes us incredibly sad….
Barks And Brews
Leash up your furry friend and head to the County Courthouse Lawn in Flagstaff for the animal charity fundraising event Barks and Brews on Aug 26. Held from noon to 4 p.m., walk with your dog…
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
When the dog days of summer arrive, it seems like half of Arizona escapes to Flagstaff looking for relief due to the city’s cooler temperatures. And there’s no better place to spot wildflowers and wildlife than…
Native Arts
Head up to Flagstaff’s Continental Country Club Driving Range for a celebration of the Hopi tribe as part of the Hopi Arts & Cultural Festival. The festival is on Aug. 26 and 27. During the festival,…
Let’s Go: Discover Culinary Delights in Wisconsin’s Door County
On a trip to Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula last summer, we quickly fell for the region that’s about a three-hour drive north from Milwaukee. Door County is surrounded by both Lake Michigan and Green Bay –…
Hum Dinger
For a celebration of all things hummingbirds, consider attending the Sedona Hummingbird Festival. Held from July 28 to 30 at a variety of Sedona venues, attendees can listen to a variety of presentations about hummingbirds with…
Local Love
Camp Verde’s annual Corn Fest will return on July 15. Held in downtown Camp Verde on Hollamon Street and the Community Center Gym from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corn Fest celebrates the Verde Valley’s sweet…
The Sound Of Music
On select Saturdays in July and August (July 15, 29; Aug. 12, 26), Clarkdale Town Park will host free concerts as part of the Clarkdale Concert in the Park series. Attendees can enjoy dancing, check out…
Lift Me Up
If you’re looking to escape summer’s high temps, consider driving up to the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff. When you’re there, you can ride the scenic summer gondola all the way to the top of the San…
Savor These Signature Dishes
Lamb Roast at The Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar at Poco Diablo Resort Christoper Medina, the executive chef at Sedona’s Poco Diablo Resort, selected the Lamb Roast at The Willows Kitchen & Wine as the resort…
Featured Pet of the Month: Montey
Montey is a one-year-old domestic short hair kitty who is looking for a home. If you are looking for a snuggle bug- look no further! Montey is as affectionate as they come. He has a big…
Wild Reptiles
If you’re looking to really shake up the first Tuesday of July, August and September, consider heading to Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village to see “Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises!” In conjunction with Sonoran Reptiles, Tlaquepaque will host…
Fourth of July Festivities
Northern Arizona cities will be celebrating Independence Day in big ways this year. The City of Sedona will be hosting Wet Fest from noon to 4 p.m. on July 4 at the Sedona Community Pool. Visit…
