Dear Phoenix-
You’re probably well aware of the red gemstone found two hours north. It’s called Sedona by most, but has also been called as “beautiful” and “cultural” by others. I usually visit at least once a year, and the last time I visited was when I was returning from a trip to the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff. Let me tell you–the red rocks that Sedona is so famous for are absolutely gorgeous at sunset.
Sara Morgan, a native Arizonian, would love to take out-of-town visitors to Sedona because of the fun things for adventurous people to do, including hiking, canoeing, river rafting and horseback riding.
“It is the epitome of desert beauty,” Sara said. “While Phoenix is a big city, I really believe that Sedona is the heart of Arizona.”
Trevor Godfrey, a journalism student at ASU, loves seeing Sedona when he goes off-roading in his Jeep.
“The colors are awesome and the hills are beautiful,” Trevor said. “I saw [Snoopy Rock] recently from super far away on an off road trail. It was amazing.”
Trevor plans on running a moderate off-road trail in Sedona this summer.
It has been a while since I’ve been to Sedona, but my roommate has never been there before and I’m considering making an end-of-semester trip up there just so she can see the red rocks before she returns home for the summer. It will undoubtedly involve a lot of photos, some shopping, and maybe a bit of hiking.
Go rock some red rocks, Phoenix.
Amanda
Postcards to Phoenix 