It's that time of year: We set pumpkins out on the store's patio every morning--but we have to remember to bring them indoors every night. Why? Because if we don't, the javelinas will gobble them up. Yes, javelinas wander into Uptown overnight in search of easy food--including pumpkins, jack o lanterns and potted plants. :)
The Palatki Heritage Site cliff dwellings and rock art site located near Sedona in north-central Arizona. The site is open to the general public for visits seven days a week. One of my favorite lesser-known attractions in Sedona Red Rock country. Here a few snapshots from my visit this month. Blue sky, yellow leaves--the fall colors are spectacular here.
Early morning balloon ride over West Sedona. Part 1. Just a few days before Christmas, I took a balloon ride with my buddies from Red Rock Balloon Adventures this week. Great views of Thunder Mountain, Bear Mountain, Doe Mountain, Fay Canyon, Boyton Canyon, Enchantment, Cock's Comb ... This is a video a pieced together of the occasion. It includes filling the balloon and launching.
Fun, 2-minute video of hiking the Grand Canyon's South Kaibab Trail. This video shows portions of the trail between Skeleton Point and Black Bridge, the bridge that crosses The Colorado from Kaibab Trail. The best part, in my humble opinion, are the views from the suspension bridge (Black Bridge) over the Colorado River at the very bottom of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy.
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake, epicenter 34.977°N, 111.740°W , 7 miles north or Sedona. 11-30-14
A minor earthquake struck the Sedona area around 11 pm Sunday night. The rumble and shaking lasted about half a minute. It was a 4.7 magnitude Earthquake. Its epicenter was located at 34.977°N, 111.740°W , about 7 miles north or Sedona, near West Fork hiking area in Oak Creek Canyon. Residents of Flagstaff and other nearby towns also felt the quake. Earthquakes along Oak Creek Canyon are not uncommon; however, this is the strongest to shake the area in recent years. No damage has been reported. 11-30-14
Here are links to the latest information on the quake:
Home surveillance video shows the shaking in Flagstaff
Sports Illustrated online includes a section called "Lovely Lady of the Day," which recently featured swimsuit model Tiffany Toth in Sedona! Check out this lovely lady contemplating the beauty of the red rocks from a plaza at Pinon Point in Uptown, Sedona. The view here includes Giant's Thumb and one of the best views of Snoopy Rock. Here's the link. (Note, although this shot of Ms. Toth is G-rated, please be aware that a few of the linked page are a bit more sexy.)
Sedona, Arizona is featured this week in the travel section of Cleveland.com, the premier news & info. site for the Cleveland area. Here's the link, which includes excellent Sedona Pics and "what to do / what to see" suggestions. Hope we see some Cleveland folks in the upcoming months!
Jerome's "J" gets a paint job! Volunteers recently added a new coat of paint to the white rocks that form the giant "J" on the side of Cleopatra Hill above the town of Jerome. Many visitors to Sedona also visit Jerome, an old mining town located 28 miles west of on State Route 89A. At the turn of the 20th century, Jerome was the second-largest city in Arizona, as well as the most dangerous. The New York Times called Jerome the "most wicked city" city of the West. The finest hotels between St. Louis and San Francisco were here, as well as dozens of bordellos and rowdy saloons. Today, Jerome is a quirky arts-and-crafts destination with roofless buildings, sloped sidewalks that lead to nowhere, and lots of tourists. Here's a link to The Verde Independent's full article and a dozen pictures of the volunteer work on the "J."
Baby bear pushes her brother off tree. Made me laugh. Filmed at Bearizona, in Williams, AZ. Real baby black bears. SedonaWonder.com #babyanimals
