Explore Yavapai County and the Verde Valley

It's no secret that Sedona is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. Tons of hiking trails, a wide variety of plants, birds, and wildlife, and those iconic red rock views! Simply put, adventure can be found in and around the Sedona area...You just need to know where to look! Find opportunities for tours by horseback, jeep, bicycle, raft, helicopter, biplane and hot air balloon, or discover nearby ancient cultural sites to give you a sense of the rich Sedona area history. While swimming is prohibited in Red Rock State Park, Slide Rock State Park is just north of Sedona and features Arizona's best natural water slide!

Much of Sedona can be seen while driving.Highway 179 offers some close up views of amazing red rock formations like Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte. More red rocks can be seen from Dry Creek and Boynton Pass Roads, however, you will run into some unpaved roads where higher clearance vehicles are recommended. 89A North, towards Flagstaff, winds you through Oak Creek Canyon and is one of the most scenic roads in Arizona.

Sedona isn't just known for its amazing natural beauty...The world class shopping and restaurants attract people from near and far who seek the total Sedona experience.Head to uptown Sedona where you will find many shops and galleries with signature southwest art and souvenirs. Many restaurants can be found in this area, as well as a variety hotels and resorts.

Oak Creek Canyon
Known for colorful rocks, expansive views and unique formations, Oak Creek Canyon is world famous for its spectacular scenery! But did you know that this high-country paradise is also home to blue ribbon trout fishing and a variety of amazing wildlife viewing opportunities?

Coconino National Forest
The Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse National Forests in the country with landscapes ranging from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa Pine Forests, to alpine tundra. Explore mountains and canyons, fish in forest lakes and wade in lazy creeks and streams.

Prescott National Forest
Comprised of about 1.25 million acres, the Prescott borders three other National Forests in Arizona. Roughly half of the forest lies west of the city of Prescott, Arizona, in the Juniper, Santa Maria, Sierra Prieta, and Bradshaw Mountains. The other half of the Forest lies east of Prescott and takes in the Black Hills, Mingus Mountain, Black Mesa, and the headwaters of the Verde River.

Montezuma's Castle National Monument
Gaze through the windows of the past into one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a 1,000-year-old story of ingenuity and survival in an unforgiving desert landscape.

Boynton Canyon Trail
Boynton Canyon is one of the most scenic of the box canyons that make Arizona Red Rock Country so famous. This particular trail enjoys the additional advantage of being conveniently accessible to nearby towns on well-paved roads.

Tuzigoot National Monument
Tuzigoot is an ancient village or pueblo built by a culture known as the Sinagua. The pueblo consisted of 110 rooms including second and third story structures.

Oak Creek Canyon Task Force (OCCTF)
Slide Rock State Park is a member of the Oak Creek Canyon Task Force (OCCTF), a non-profit watershed group with a broad-based membership who dedicate themselves to protect and preserve the integrity of Oak Creek and the Canyon environment. It is founded on the principle that a voluntary association of members of the watershed communities, working together to understand both the watershed and each other, best accomplishes its goals and objectives.

Oak Creek Canyon and its unique waterway is such a valuable resource that volunteers spend countless hours on projects to keep the Canyon beautiful and its waterways safe for future generations.

Looking for more fun things to do in Arizona? Your Arizona State Parks are full of opportunity for the whole family!

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