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Volume 19, No. 1, Section A
January 2019
Welcome to Red Rock Country Sedona, Arizona
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rom the very first glimpse of the glorious Sedona red rock landscape, visitors feel the majesty and mystery of a place sacred to its earliest prehistoric settlers. It’s been said, “God created the Grand Canyon, but He lives in Sedona.” It is awesome, yet it invites personal exploration. Above plains and canyons soar brilliantly hued cliffs and rugged spires of sandstone sculpted by eons of ocean tides and desert winds. It is a 25 square mile enclave surrounded by vast stretches of national and state forestlands that make Sedona seem like a world apart. Located two hours north of Phoenix and 30 miles south of the Flagstaff peaks, Sedona’s mild four-season climate and high desert terrain assure good year-round weather for vacationers and outdoor enthusiasts. Oak Creek Canyon, a spectacular 16-mile gorge with streams and waterfalls between sheer rock walls, beckons hikers, campers, and fishermen. It has been termed by Rand McNally as one of the eight most scenic drives in America. Nearly four million travelers visited
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Sedona last year, rivaling the Grand Canyon, just two-and-a-half hours north, as a world class destination. Yet the influx does not disturb the small town ambiance that is part of Sedona’s charm. Shopping plazas, gift boutiques, galleries, and restaurants abound. Tlaquepaque – an Indian name meaning “the best of everything” – is modeled after a Mexican village, made up of quaint courtyards surrounded by specialty shops, galleries, and restaurants. First popularized by Zane Grey’s “Call of the Canyon,” Sedona became the backdrop for many films shot on location in the early ’20s. Since then, Hollywood has made the area its back lot, bringing the film stars of each era. Gene Autry, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Rock Hudson, Elvis Presley, and Robert DeNiro mingled with townsfolk who often appeared as extras. Several celebrities made Sedona their home, including Lucille Ball, Orson Welles, Jane Russell, Walt Disney, Sean Young, Donald O’Connor, and Ann Miller. As an art community, Sedona has found
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recognition worldwide. Surrealist painter and sculptor, Max Ernst, first settled here in 1950 and attracted other artists and writers of his time. In 1965, the Cowboy Artists of America was founded by a group of western painters as comfortable on the range as with oils. In the spirit of Frederic Remington, the group has created a significant genre of modern art. Where artists flourish, so do galleries. Sedona boasts more than 40 showcases for contemporary arts and crafts, as well as Native American arts. The cultural calendar is filled with gallery openings, art, and music events, as well as local theater productions. New Age settlers and spiritual seekers have found Sedona a very desirable location for healing and emotional rejuvenation. In the mid-1970s, they proclaimed their discovery of four major electromagnetic energy sources called vortexes. Today a community of alternative healing practitioners provide a varied schedule of workshops and events. When the day wanes and the jeep tour,
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hiking, and shopping have taken their toll, visitors turn their attention to the magnificent sunsets. It’s easy to understand why the Anasazi Indians chose to settle here centuries ago and why Carl and Sedona Schnebly – for whom the city was named – made the same decision in 1902.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Slide Rock is America’s favorite Arizona State Park, providing a natural water slide that invites everyone to be a kid again. Carved by the cascading waters of Oak Creek, the smooth sloping ledges curve downstream, carrying even the most resistant along in the current. Pools for swimming abound, and trout fishing enthusiasts can wet their lines. Shaded by cottonwoods and sycamores along the canyon walls, hikers can explore the trails, and the less athletic can relax at picnic tables in the meadow. Slide Rock exists as a State Park because of the personal experiences of Bruce continued on page 2A ...