So teach us to number our days so that we can present to Thee a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12
McDowell Sonoran Preserve The Southern section of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (MSP) trailhead Lost Dog Wash was packed with people on a Thursday morning in November. The desert had finally cooled and Covid mania was waning in Scottsdale. People wanted to be outside, doing something, and having fun. (See previous post about the MSP) Did … Continue reading McDowell Sonoran Preserve Day 2
A road trip to Payson, AZ, “up in the mountains” and east of Sedona a couple of hours took several unexpected detours in November. The town itself was not very big, but is a crossroad for agriculture and ranching in the area. The new Dutch Brothers coffee shop in town was busy even in Covid … Continue reading Winding Sedona Side Trip
Cathedral Rock can be approached from both the Red Rocks State Park or from the other side of this monolith off the Back O’ Beyond road between Sedona and Village at Oak Creek. It is considered one of the highest energy vortex places and therefore, one of the busiest. Near the Chapel of the Holy Cross … Continue reading Cathedral Crazy Covid Climb
Because of my husband’s injury and being in a boot, we were restricted for a couple of days to drives and short walks. We headed through the country southwest of Sedona to the towns of Jerome, Clarkdale and the Tuzigoot national monument. The most important thing we discovered was flavored Ginger Beer that was found only … Continue reading Contemplate Copper Conduction
Amazing Tree Colors. Inviting running Water. Shining Bright Sun. Temperature Perfect. Clear Nature Smell. Smooth Stacked Rocks and Even Trails. All our senses were delighted by a hike to Red Rock Crossing where Oak Creek flows outside of Sedona, AZ. This is a delightful space to visit in a state park outside of town about … Continue reading Colorful Fall Vortex
The Holy Cross Chapel (Location: 3190 West State Route 89A, between Village at Oak Creek and Sedona Arizona) is a place of spiritual reflective beauty. Open free to the public with a gift of silence, it is teeming with visitors in this time of Covid. It is always an opportunity to sit quietly and reflect on our … Continue reading Art Visits Sedona
Bell Rock is a butte near Village of Oak Creek south of Sedona and is known by its distinctive bell shape. It is also the location of an energy vortex. We headed to the area on the east side known for its energy and hoped to penetrate my husband’s injured ankle from the day before, … Continue reading Views from Bell Rock – Post Accident Day 2
A week hiking in Sedona! What could go wrong in this lifelong dream? My husband slipped, twisting his ankle on our first walk to Bell Rock. He was admiring the magnificent scenery and stepped off pavement IN THE PARKING LOT. He knew it was hurt, but wanted to continue the 3-mile hike we had planned. … Continue reading Super Sedona Accident Day 1
The Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its centennial, 1919-2019. Last time I was there was in 1999 to celebrate the New Millennium with my family. Peaceful beauty and amazing views, without tons of people are my memories. We arrived at the Grand Canyon ready with the masks and cleanser after a night in Flagstaff and … Continue reading GC Pandemic Majesty
Petrified Forest National Park lies north and south of Interstate 40 between Flagstaff, Arizona and Gallup, New Mexico. Even during the time of Covid in 2020, the Painted Desert Visitor Center was sort of open— and not open. They were limiting visitors into the center, the theater was closed, but shopping was available. I did … Continue reading Magic Color Revealed