If you’re planning on just seeing the city itself, we’d recommend light sneakers or sandals when visiting Sedona. The weather there is warm year-round, so heavy shoes can get uncomfortably hot when you’re walking around town. However, if you’re going hiking, we’d recommend hiking shoes or boots even on the easiest trails. Regular shoes tend […]
In the summer, we’d recommend wearing any comfortable warm-weather clothing for your visit to Horseshoe Bend. The walk isn’t especially strenuous or long, so you don’t have to worry too much about hiking gear. The sun, however, can be pretty brutal in Page during the summer, with temperatures generally in the 80s and 90s and […]
Winters in Sedona are fairly mild, making them the perfect time to visit if you’re not a big fan of the desert heat. While temperatures frequently hit triple digits during the summer, a winter trip to Sedona offers temps in the 60s during the day and the 30s at night. We’d recommend packing layers so […]
Horseshoe Bend is often referred to as the “east rim” of the Grand Canyon because of its proximity and impressive depth. While Horseshoe Bend is close to a two-hour drive from the Grand Canyon itself, the Colorado River runs through both places, connecting them. While it’s technically possible to squeeze trips to the Grand Canyon […]
The best clothes to pack for a trip to Sedona will depend on when you’re going, but as a general rule, you should be prepared for heat. The most popular time of year to visit is the spring when the weather ranges between the 60s and 80s during the day and drops to the 40s […]
Sedona, AZ is considered by many to be a place with very powerful healing energy. Sometimes called a “cathedral without walls,” the area attracts fans of the metaphysical from all over the globe. The keys to Sedona’s energy are its “spiritual vortices,” wellsprings of powerful positive energy that can cleanse and bolster the spirit. Sedona […]
Horseshoe Bend, AZ is open to any member of the public from sunrise until sunset every day. There is a short trail leading to the overlook, about 10 or 15 minutes, but it’s paved and very easy for even the least athletic hiker. That’s part of what makes Horseshoe Bend so popular as a tourist […]
In general, we’d recommend taking the short hike out to Horseshoe Bend in the morning or at midday. Around noon is nice because the sun shines directly down into the canyon, illuminating the whole thing nicely. However, if you’re worried about crowds, the morning is probably a better option. If you arrive early enough, you’ll […]
We’d recommend visiting Sedona, AZ in the spring, between March and May. Arizona gets pretty hot during the summer, but the springtime weather features temperatures between the mid-60s and the low 80s with little to no humidity. Spring is also when the desert flowers bloom, so the area’s distinctive red rocks are lit up with […]
If you asked most people to describe the coolest thing about Sedona, Arizona, they’d probably point to the striking red rock formations surrounding the city. There are a ton of wonderful places to hike and camp in the desert around Sedona, including deep canyons, towering mesas, and everything in between. One particular highlight is Red […]