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There's a town about half an hour outside of Sedona called Clarkdale that in modern times is known mostly for one thing --- The Verde Canyon Railroad. This attraction is an excellent way to site-see in the area. Having ridden the railroad three separate times, first-class is highly recommended and well worth the extra cost.

The train starts in Clarkdale and makes a leisurely two-hour 20-mile trip to Perkinsville. ...

The Sedona Trolley is the best first thing to do upon your initial arrival.  They provide two separate tours each lasting just under an hour.  The tours are fully narrated with loads of information about history, geology, climate, wildlife, hiking and biking trails, dining, and more.

The first tour, "A", focuses on the south side of town near Tlaquepaque, Gallery Row, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross providing excellent photo ...

If you're into finding little known secrets, especially free ones, then you're in luck.  Ever since I travelled to Sedona with my parents in the late 70s, I've always liked visiting one particular location for it's clear delicious water.  On 89A about halfway between Sedona and Flagstaff just south of the switchbacks, you can find some of the best water you've ever tasted.

When I first visited this place, the water ...

Sedona has agreed to join a regional committee to build bicycle trails throughout Verde Valley.  This committee will focus on assessing current trails, planning for future trails, maintaining consistency, and providing for the entire Verde Valley.

Sedona is promoted as being a healthy and outdoors-oriented place to live, so it's odd that the city isn't more bike-friendly.  Over the next few years, more efforts will be focused on increasing bicycle use, ...

Northern Arizona Massage Therapy Institute, otherwise known as NAMTI, is a massage therapy school located in west Sedona.  One of the things I sought out years ago was a place to get a massage.  What could be better than a comforting and relaxing massage nestled in the red rocks of Sedona?

At NAMTI, you can experience both a relaxing massage and reduced rates because the massage therapists are students.  But don't ...

Arizona Snowbowl's plans to open this morning at 9am has unfortunately been postponed.

The forecast yesterday called for 6 to 8 inches of snow.  Instead of snow, the area was bombarded with high-speed winds of up to 70 MPH, which blew much of the snow cover off of slopes in certain areas.  Opening of the resort will have to wait until additional snow fall arrives.

The Sedona Film Festival starts in a little over a month, running five full days from February 28th through March 4th. The variety of films by independent artists will include documentaries, animation, foreign and student films, and more. In addition to previewing movies, patrons will have the opportunity to partake in panel discussions, parties, and filmmaker question-and-answer sessions.

You can purchase your tickets online right now at the ...

Snowbowl, the ski resort just north of Flagstaff, opens tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9am.  This is what skiers and snowboarders in Arizona and surrounding areas have been waiting for.  Open areas include the Hart Prairie for beginners, Sunset intermediate terrain, and the Hart Prairie Lodge.  Services available will include restaurant, equipment rental, ski lessons, patrols, and retail stores.  Other lifts and services will open as additional snow falls, which is ...