O, Sedona!
June 30, 2010
Sedona is a world-wide tourist attractionThe USDA Forest Service confirms that 4-million people visit Sedona’s Red Rock Country annually. A Northern Arizona University study revealed that almost 65 percent of visitors came for spiritual, regenerative and inspirational experiences!
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Some believe that surrounding areas are vortex meditation sites, and that the red rocks have powers to strengthen prayer, thoughts and reflections for visitors of all faiths. Vortex sites are found at Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Boynton Pass and Airport Mesa.
Location of Sedona, ArizonaSedona is approximately 150 miles from Central Phoenix, an often-photographed natural wonder of beautiful red rock monoliths. Sedona straddles the boundary of Yavapai and Coconino counties, and is a must-see destination for any visitor to Arizona. At an elevation of 4300 feet, Sedona’s milder climate is a welcome reprieve from Phoenix summer temperatures.
Sedona highlighted in movies!
Countless movies scenes (3:10 to Yuma (1957 film), 3:10 to Yuma (2007 film), American Anthem, Angel and the Badman, Apache, Breakdown, Broken Arrow, The Comancheros, Dead Man, Drum Beat, Electra Glide in Blue,Harry and Tonto, Johnny Guitar, The Karate Kid, Kingdom of the Spiders, Leave Her to Heaven, Midnight Run, National Lampoon's Vacation, The Quick and the Dead, Starman, Universal Soldier, Wild America), and numerous commercials have spotlighted the beauty of the “Red Rock Country” around Sedona and Oak Creek.
Countless movies scenes (3:10 to Yuma (1957 film), 3:10 to Yuma (2007 film), American Anthem, Angel and the Badman, Apache, Breakdown, Broken Arrow, The Comancheros, Dead Man, Drum Beat, Electra Glide in Blue,Harry and Tonto, Johnny Guitar, The Karate Kid, Kingdom of the Spiders, Leave Her to Heaven, Midnight Run, National Lampoon's Vacation, The Quick and the Dead, Starman, Universal Soldier, Wild America), and numerous commercials have spotlighted the beauty of the “Red Rock Country” around Sedona and Oak Creek.
History of Sedona, ArizonaA geologic cross-section of the Red Rock Country includes the Mississippian, Pennsylvanian, Permian, and Tertiary Periods. From bottom to top layer, nearly 80-million years of sediment deposits are seen. Hematite (iron oxide) gives the red rocks their color.
According to historical accounts provided by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Sedona is named after Sedona Miller Schnebly (1877–1950), the wife of the city's first postmaster, who was known as an industrious and hospitable woman.
In 1901, T. C. Schnebly, Sedona, and their two children, Ellsworth and Pearl, joined T.C.’s brother Dorsey, who already lived in the area. T.C. purchased 80 acres of land (located today near the Los Abrigados Resort and Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village). T.C. constructed a handsome home, with two stone fireplaces. He and Sedona grew fruits and vegetables, operated a general store, and ran a hotel within their home. T. C. transported his produce to Flagstaff for sale, and sometimes returned with guests to stay in their hotel.
T.C. also picked up mail while in Flagstaff, but when local residents complained that the mail was too erratic, T. C. filed an application to establish a post office. The Postmaster General in Washington, D.C. rejected several of T.C.’s suggested names because they were too long for a cancellation stamp, so T.C.’s brother Dorsey recommended the name of his sister-in-law, Sedona, because she had character and would stand well as a symbol of the community. On June 26, 1902, the name “Sedona” was approved, and the post office began operation in the back of the Schnebly home.
Sedona Activities
Tourists can avail themselves of bed and breakfasts, resorts, day tours, hiking, bicycling, camping, picnicking, photography, fishing, nature, jeep tours, music and performing arts, art galleries, dining, wine tasting, shopping, horseback riding, golfing, air balloon flights, spas, weddings, worship, museums, swimming, and a ride on the free trolley that transports visitors along the main streets of Sedona.
Tourists can avail themselves of bed and breakfasts, resorts, day tours, hiking, bicycling, camping, picnicking, photography, fishing, nature, jeep tours, music and performing arts, art galleries, dining, wine tasting, shopping, horseback riding, golfing, air balloon flights, spas, weddings, worship, museums, swimming, and a ride on the free trolley that transports visitors along the main streets of Sedona.
References:Sedona Chamber of Commerce, http://www.visitsedona.com/article/82Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedona,_Arizona
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