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Quigley’s Arch
Old Photo’s Many years ago, shortly after purchasing my first digital camera, I went hiking with a friend up Loy Canyon. We went up to the ruins that you can see from the trail about a half mile or so from the trailhead. I took a few pictures of the South side of the canyon… Read More
Earth Angel Spire
Earth Angel Spire By early 1985 I was hiking Brins Mesa pretty regularly. Not knowing the official name of this particular rock at the time, I named it “Indian Sentinel”. From my perspective this Sentry stood guard in front of the shallow canyon that held Angel Falls. The canyon is actually the very upper portion… Read More
Winter Snow in Sedona
Snow in Sedona Of all the seasons, winter is my favorite for hiking in Sedona. I absolutely love snow in Sedona. Plus, the trails are not crowded, the ground is firm and the air keeps you cool for the long walks. The views are always good around Sedona, but when the rocks are covered in… Read More
Winter Solstice at V Bar V Heritage Site, Sinagua Solar Calendar, Sedona Az
Winter Solstice 12-21-12 I could say it was just luck finding out the truth about V Bar V this year. I just happened across a website that described six solar markers within the Verde Valley. A couple of those places I have been to. One of them I had only recently discovered by accident while… Read More
Jim Thompson Trail, Sedona, AZ
Jim Thompson Trail, Sedona, AZ I really like the Jim Thompson Trail, and recommend it frequently to people looking for a reasonably easy hike with great views. This trail is also great for kids or if you only have a short amount of time. In fact, if you have no time at all it is… Read More
Mingus Mountain, Autumn Colors
Getting To Mingus Mountain This last October I took a mountain bike ride down Mingus Mountain near Cottonwood,Az to see the fall colors. My wife drove me to the top of Mingus on 89A through Jerome. At the peak of elevation on the mountain, turn left. After about 1 1/2 miles on the dirt road… Read More
Around Town
Common Sights
The Common Sites are what Sedona is most famous for. Cathedral Rock, for instance, is the most photographed scene in … Read More
Featured Hike
Pumphouse Wash
Up Oak Creek Canyon, all the way up, at the bottom of the switchbacks, is a small curved bridge. Under that bridge is Pumphouse Wash. You can park on the side … Read More
