Gorgeous Sedona

The grand red-striped crags of Sedona did not disappoint.

We made it up to our motel around 5 p.m. Sunday, and got checked in. Our room had a fabulous view of some of the mountains.

We then drove out to a beautiful hiking spot near the local airport, where my Dad got this family shot.

On Monday, we hit a few of Sedona's most scenic spots before getting on the road toward home.

Cathedral Rock is visible behind us, with a river just beyond the red rock ground. If we'd had more time, we could have spent hours here.


















We then drove on to Slide Rock State Park, where I remember going as a teenager. Here, the river runs over reddish rocks smoothed into a natural water slide.

Cora went down the slide three times, and Stacey twice. It was absolutely freezing, they agreed.

 

After Slide Rock, we drove on to Williams, the old-fashioned town along famous Route 66.

We then picked up fast food and got back on the (long) road home. With a couple of stops for gas and restrooms, we were finally back home around 11 p.m. It was a great weekend trip!