Visiting Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, Arizona is approximately 120 north of Phoenix and only 30 miles south of Flagstaff. Located at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon and in the middle of Red Rock Country, Sedona offers breathtaking landscapes. Located over With an average high temperature of 74 degrees and average low of 45.7 degrees, Sedona offers four mild seasons and can be enjoyed year round.

The history of Sedona is fascinating. In the year 1876, the first white settlers came to Verde Valley and almost twenty years later, there were still only a few settlers as most claimed it to be too remote for them. A few years later, a postal service station was opened by Mr. T. C. Schnebly and he named the new post office after his wife, Sedona. Since that time, Sedona has grown and in 2003 the population was over 20,000 and seems to be growing immensely. Before white settlers came along, it is thought that many native cultures existed and inhabited the Verde Valley over the last 6,000 years.

Well known for its beautiful panoramic views, Sedona is an expected habitat for the artist. Along with the Sedona Arts Center, where artists gather to explore and exhibit their works, there are over forty art galleries in the area. Sedona is also home to one of the most successful artist organizations in the country, The Cowboy Artists of America. Sedona also boasts other arts and cultural events, such as the annual Sedona International Film Festival. Arts and culture are very much alive in Sedona.

The Red Rock Country is also well known for its reputation as a spiritual mecca. Many alternative healers have transferred to Sedona, with its many Vortex sites. These sites are believed to have enhanced energy them and many come to this area to experience a unique spiritual awakening. There are many guides available in Sedona that will help you in the rejuvenation of your spirit. You can also explore the many cliff dwellings that are thought to be constructed by the Southern Sinagua People in approximately 650 A.D.