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Travel: ‘Red Rock Country – Sedona, Arizona’ (Video)

The main vortexes (places of spiritual energy) and some of the most scenic locations around the Red Rock Country, Sedona, Arizona.

Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking spots. 

Locations in the video: Cathedral Rock (0:32), Bell Rock (0:01, 2:27), Chapel of the Holy Cross (3:00), Airport Mesa (3:35), Sedona & Tlaquepaque (4:04), Devil’s Bridge (5:06), Fay Canyon Arch (5:47), Boynton Canyon (6:18), West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon (7:54).

Top Retirement Cities: Flagstaff, AZ Enjoys Mix Of Students, Professionals & Retirees, Outdoor And Seasonal Activities

From Kiplinger’s online article by Brendan Pedersen:

Flagstaff AZ Smart Places to RetireResidents can enjoy four beautiful seasons in Flagstaff, says Meg Roederer, of the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau. She graduated from Northern Arizona University (located at the heart of Flagstaff) 30 years ago and never looked back. “Between the student, professional and retirement populations, the city has a real vibrancy,” she says. Don’t be fooled by downtown Flagstaff’s sleepy western vibe. “It’s really a mountain-foodie town,” Roederer says. It has more than 200 restaurants and award-winning craft beers in abundance along a “brewery trail.”

At an elevation of 7,000 feet, this mountain town swaddled by sweet-smelling Ponderosa pine trees has plenty to offer retirees by way of outdoor activities, top-tier dining, volunteer opportunities and seasonable weather. Snowbirds, take heed: This is not the sun-bleached Arizona you may be thinking of. Despite its crisp lack of humidity, it regularly receives about 100 inches of snow every winter.

To read more click on link below:

https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T047-C000-S002-flagstaff-arizona-a-smart-place-to-retire.html