Village of Oak Creek vs West Sedona: Which One Fits You?
If you’re comparing Village of Oak Creek vs West Sedona, you’re really asking a bigger question: do you want to be in the middle of everything, or a few minutes removed from it with your own quieter version of Sedona to come home to. Both areas put you inside the same red rock landscape, close […]
Sedona Wine Country: Tasting Rooms and Vineyards in the Verde Valley
Sedona wine tasting is one of those things visitors don’t expect until a local mentions it, and then they can’t believe they almost missed it. Just twenty minutes from the red rocks, the Verde Valley has quietly built a wine region worth a full afternoon, with tasting rooms tucked into Page Springs, Cornville, and Cottonwood’s […]
Best Sunset Spots in Sedona
Ask anyone who lives here and they’ll tell you the same thing: Sedona sunsets are not a backdrop, they’re an event. The red rock formations that ring the town catch the last light and turn shades of orange, pink, and deep red that you will not see anywhere else in Arizona. If you’re trying to […]
What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: August 7 to August 13, 2026
Fire update before you plan your week: the Pocket Fire north of Sedona is now 100 percent contained at 27,393 acres, and Sedona is open for business as usual, with SR 89A running normally between Sedona and Interstate 17. A handful of closures remain in place while crews finish mop up. Bear Sign, David Miller, […]
Buying a Second Home in Sedona: What to Consider
Buying a second home in Sedona is not the same decision as buying a second home somewhere flat and familiar. The red rocks change how a house sits in the landscape, the elevation changes how the seasons feel, and the town itself splits into a few very different personalities depending on which side of Highway […]
What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: July 31 to August 6, 2026
A quick note before we get into it: the monsoons are taking the weekend off, but don’t get too comfortable. Temperatures are creeping up and we’re heading into a bit of a heatwave. The best way to beat it is to find some water, and we’re lucky to have plenty. Here’s my local’s guide to […]
Sedona Vortexes Explained: Where to Find Them and What to Expect
Ask ten people in Sedona what a vortex actually is and you will get ten different answers. Some call it a spiritual thing, others call it a marketing thing, and plenty of longtime locals just shrug and say it is a good excuse to hike somewhere beautiful. Whatever your take, Sedona vortex sites are real […]
Thinking About Moving to Sedona? What to Know First
If you’re thinking about moving to Sedona, you’re probably picturing red rock towers glowing at sunset and imagining what it would feel like to wake up to that view every day. That part of the fantasy is real. What’s harder to picture from the outside is what daily life actually looks like here: which neighborhood […]
Events in Sedona July 24
Pocket Fire update: As of July 22, the Pocket Fire north of Sedona is 95 percent contained at 27,393 acres. Sedona itself is open for business, with Uptown, West Sedona, Tlaquepaque, the Chapel area, and the Village of Oak Creek all operating normally, and State Route 89A is passable between Sedona and I-17. Oak Creek […]
Events in Sedona July 17
Pocket Fire Update: Sedona is open for business. As of July 16 the Pocket Fire burning north of town is 83 percent contained at 27,393 acres, fire activity is minimal after midweek rain, and management has returned to the Coconino National Forest. Some area, road, and trail closures remain in effect near Woody Mountain Road […]