red rocks: Friday Foto - Do You See The Sedona Mermaid?
- 06/28/19 05:12 PM
Hiking Sedona Style
Bell Rock Pathway
As some of you know, many of the red rocks in Sedona are named. This is an image of "The Mermaid" laying on her side. It is very prominent as you come over the hill on SR 179 heading north from the Big Park area of Sedona.
This map shows all the trailheads of the Red Rock Scenic Byway in the
Red Rock Ranger District - Coconino National Forest. All of the hard to read tags are trailheads. Below you can find each trail listed.
Trails - A-J - 45 Trails
Trails - L-Z - 46 Trails
Bell Rock Pathway / Vista
This path is a 3.6-mile trail. Medium … (33 comments)
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red rocks: Wordless Wednesday (almost) - Mermaid Rock - Sedona AZ 86336
- 06/05/19 07:35 PM
Mermaid Rock - Sedona AZ 86336
How Do You Get To Courthouse Vista Trailheads?
Image shot from the northeast from the (X) above.
The trailhead is right off State Route 179 on the east side. It is about halfway between the Village of Oak Creek and Chapel area of Sedona. Get to trailheads early. Any trailhead parking area that has restrooms require a pass or parking permit.
Daily Pass $5 ~ Weekly Pass $15
Interagency Passes such as (Annual, Senior, Access, Golden Age) may be used instead.
Areas that require a pass will be designated and should have a fee station (below).
You can get interagency passes (noted above) at any Ranger Station … (16 comments)
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red rocks: A First Hike and Sedona Easter with Happy Wishes To All
- 04/20/19 07:51 PM
Happy Easter!
Easter is a time for renewal...
"The beautiful spring came, and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also" Harriet Ann Jacobs
Easter is reminiscent of a child's innocence...
"Children are the hands by which we take hold of Heaven." - Henry Ward Beecher
Tristan and the Sphinx - Saturday 4/20/19
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This trail is a 10-minute walk behind our home. It is the first time Tristan was out of the backpack and climbed to the top on his own power. A pretty impressive feat for a 3-year-old! His dad is a very skilled rock climber.
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The video below is poor … (27 comments)
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red rocks: SOLD and CLOSED! 55 Table Top Drive Sedona AZ 86336!
- 03/08/19 06:44 PM
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Awesome views of Castle Rock from this .34 acre cul de sac lot in the Fairway Oaks subdivision near Oak Creek Country Club. Build your dream home on one of the last vacant lots in this quiet and desirable area in the Village of Oak Creek. Enjoy abundant wildlife roaming on this gently sloping lot, yet close proximity to shopping, restaurants, golf, tennis. Buyer to confirm all utilities availability.
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Sometimes it pays to … (9 comments)
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red rocks: Wordless Wednesday - No Words Needed!
- 01/02/19 02:14 PM
What the New Year Looks Like In Sedona...
Purity is very fragile when it takes physical manifestation. It is very, very strong in its original aspect.
Frederick Lenz
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You can contact me at (928) 274-7355. From the moment I am contacted, you will observe my seasoned ability to provide you … (23 comments)
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red rocks: Not Quite Silent Saturday ~ Before and After Pine Tree Removal
- 11/17/18 02:44 PM
Before & After
Views of Coffeepot Rock
Over the years, many of the trees in our neighbor's yard have matured to the point of endangering the integrity of the wall separating our property. A few years ago, it was a large apricot tree. Much of the fruit dropped into our courtyard. We never complained, but we were very thankful when they had it removed.
Last week two huge pine trees had to be removed for the same reason. The picture above is the conclusion of the removal of one of those pine trees.
The huge magnolia tree which is now visible is the result of … (16 comments)
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red rocks: Enjoying Nature Right Outside Your Door
- 11/10/18 03:48 PM
Post 10: Ten Gratitude Posts - courtesy of Debbie Reynolds
Enjoying Peace and Quiet of a Nature Hike
In Soldiers Pass, Sedona AZ
The Soldiers Pass area can be accessed right from my front door. It is a three to four minute walk to two different parts of the trail. You would never know that you are located close to the center of town from this area. Trails meander up and down arroyos as well as two of the most well known features. The Seven Sacred Pools and Devil's Kitchen are a popular tourist attraction, but even with a number of people visiting these features, you feel like … (24 comments)
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red rocks: Sedona Harvest Moon Setting.... A Rare Event Captured!
- 09/26/18 08:58 AM
Sedona Harvest Moon Setting....
This is a very rare event like an eclipse, it only lines up possibly once in a lifetime. My husband saw the trajectory of the moon and set up the camera and waited. This is an image he is extremely proud of because you would have to be standing in front of our house to duplicate it! There is only one shot of these pics using a 200mm to 500mm lens.
The two rock formations are Thunder Mountain on the left side and Coffeepot Rock on the right side. See the image below for context... (taken at a different … (18 comments)
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red rocks: Sedona Harvest Moon Rising ....
- 09/25/18 06:13 PM
Sedona Harvest Moon Rising
Full Moon Quotes
A dreamer is one who can only find her way by moonlight - Oscar Wilde
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Follow your inner moonlight - don't hide the madness - Allen Ginsberg
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Born to chase the moonlight - Unkown
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I've never seen a moon in the sky that if it didn't take my breath away, at least misplaced it for a moment - Colin Farrell
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The moon is friend for the lonesome to talk to - Carl Sandburg
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Go slowly, my lively moon, go slowly - Khaled Hosseini...The Kite Runner
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It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon - Galileo
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I … (12 comments)
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red rocks: Aerial Video ~ Gorgeous Views of the Magical Chapel Area of Sedona
- 08/12/18 08:19 PM
Chapel Area of Sedona
Sedona Summer Fun - Chapel Area of Sedona AZ 86336 from Rick & Sheri Sperry on Vimeo.
This video is a sneak peek of another neighborhood update in the magical Chapel area due out next week.
The Chapel of the Rocks - pictured above - is also know as a The Chapel of the Holy Cross a Roman Catholic chapel built into the bottes of Sedona AZ. It is run by the diocese of Phoenix and is part of the St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona.
This is one of … (18 comments)
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red rocks: The Tale of Two Sedona Solstices....
- 07/01/18 06:22 PM
The Shadows Tell The Tale
The camera is facing west while taking these images. Since taking the winter solstice image, we lost two pine trees.
On the winter solstice the sun rises in the southeast creating a shadow on the northeast side of Coffeepot Rock. During the summer solstice, the sun will rise at it furthest point in the northeast which creates a shadow on the southeast face of the rock.
On the equinox (fall or spring), the sun should allign with that knife edge of the rock face and create very little shadow on either side. That will be the next picture in … (11 comments)
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red rocks: Blink and it is gone.....A Spring Snapshot of Crescent Moon Ranch
- 03/26/18 05:49 PM
Crescent Moon Ranch Park in Sedona AZ
Blink and it's gone....
Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona Arizona is one of my favorite areas to visit. However, this image is generally only available during a short time in spring. I am talking specifically about the green grass. The grass is wild. It will wither and turn brown without any rain, and it will do that rather quickly! So the scene above is not quite as appealing without the grass.
Lower Oak Creek...
The image to the right, is a two minute walk on a trail to the right of the shed in the picture above. Lower Oak Creek borders … (20 comments)
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red rocks: Youtube Thursday - What is Red Rock Fever?
- 03/22/18 09:17 PM
What is Red Rock Fever?
West Sedona Real Estate
Those with a severe case of red rock fever, may lose some sleep, become anxious and possibly frustrated because they did not plan enough time in this wonderful area.
This means a person with the "fever" may try to pack too much into their time here. An extra red rock hike or canoe trip down the Verde River or a Red Rock or Pink Jeep tour.
I know, you don't want to leave but you have to go home and get back to work. Maybe you do like my husband did...."Sheri, find us a REALTOR®!"
Now I … (14 comments)
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red rocks: Silent Saturday - Sedona Schnebly Hills Perched Lizard
- 02/03/18 06:39 PM
Schnebly Hills Lizard - East of Uptown Sedona
Image below shows view from the top of Schnebly Hills out to Oak Creek Canyon (foreground). Uptown is just out of the picture on the left. Ship Rock sits beyond the 89A furthest red rock in the right foreground. Capital Butte, West Sedona is behind it....
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red rocks: 130 Indian Cliffs Road, Sedona Arizona Observation Deck Video
- 12/28/17 03:54 PM
New Competitive Pricing!
130 Indian Cliffs Road
Sedona Arizona
This video is about the Observation Deck ONLY at 130 Indian Cliffs Road, Sedona Arizona
Imagine owning your own rooftop observation deck with iconic sunsets and sunrises of the famous rocks and landmarks of Sedona, including Cathedral Rock, The Chapel In The Rocks, Twin Sisters, Madonna and Child, Elephant Rock, and much more! Perched on a little hill with a custom private driveway, You will feel you are in your own sanctuary. As you enter your walkway, take in the dramatic views of Elephant Rock on your left. As you near the top of the stairway, … (14 comments)
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red rocks: Throwback Thursday - Shadows of the Solstice In Red Rock Country
- 12/21/17 06:59 PM
Sedona Solstice
The image above was taken on the Solstice this morning. Over the years I have watched and compared the shadows created by the sun as it rises in the morning.
Today I took this image of Coffeepot Rock and noticed something different that I didn't realize before. There are no real shadows on the red rock. The sun is at it's south-eastern most point today and the shadows are very slight.
My back wall is perpendicular to the sun on this date. Starting tomorrowthe sun will appear to be moving back to the north. I was pretty sure I had an image of Coffeepot on … (19 comments)
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red rocks: Sedona Northern Lights - USA's Largest 3D Natural Canvas Projection
- 12/08/17 03:42 PM
Sedona Northern Lights Holiday SpectacularIn Uptown Sedona This will be the largest light show on a natural surfacein the USA. The 3-D art will be projected on Camel's Head Rock (broken circle) which is right next to Snoopy Rock on the east side of State Route 89A leading into Uptown. The show will be visible from a large part of the businesses and viewing areas along the SR-89A in the Uptown area.
Many hotels in the viewing area are providing package deals to enjoy the show. It will be a family friendly experience to enjoy.
The show is produced by La area PaintScaping, an leading expert in
3D mapping technology.
Schedule For the … (19 comments)
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red rocks: Inspiration Monday - Aerial of Cathedral Rock
- 11/27/17 06:38 PM
Aerial - Cathedral Rock - A Sedona Icon
Most of the red rock formations in Sedona take on a different look from various locations. Cathedral Rock is a special formation because it can be seen 360º from different well traveled roads. It is also one of the most recognizable rock formations in all of Sedona. Of course this angle looking down is not very recognizable because it is rarely photographed from above.
I like this picture because you can see the airport sitting on a mesa on the left side and on the right side, you can look up through Oak Creek Canyon.
Cathedral can be … (24 comments)
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red rocks: New Sedona Listing w/ Rooftop Deck Goes Live! - 130 Indian Cliffs Rd
- 11/10/17 04:24 PM
New Sedona Listing!
130 Indian Cliffs Rd. Sedona AZ 86336
Chapel Area
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More Info and Pricing Here
Rooftop Observation Deck
Imagine owning your own rooftop observation deck with iconic sunsets and sunrises of the famous rocks and landmarks of Sedona, including Cathedral Rock, The Chapel In The Rocks, Twin Sisters, Madonna and Child, Elephant Rock, and much more! Perched on a little hill with a custom private driveway, you will feel you are in your own sanctuary. Entering the walkway, take in the dramatic views of Elephant Rock on your left. At … (16 comments)
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red rocks: Untouched Cliff Dwelling Ruins in West Sedona's Long Canyon -
- 11/09/17 11:10 AM
West Sedona's Long Canyon Cliff Dwelling Ruins
Aerial View
As you can see by the first picture, these ruins would be easy to miss. Very few people other than aerial tours have seen these ruins. The aerial view above has been enlarged to see the entire ruins.
Sedona - Surrounded By Native American Ruins
The history of the Native Americans who left their mark on Sedona and the Verde Valley, goes deep into pre-history and most of the historical accounting leaves a lot to conjecture.
The Ancient People
The Anasazi and Sinagua people were nomadic and inhabited the entire region. We know that because there is evidence all around us. … (18 comments)
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