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Located in Arizona's high desert under the rim of the Colorado Plateau, the city of Sedona has four mild seasons marked by lots of sunshine and clean air. The yearly average high and low temperatures are 74 and 45 degrees.
Nearly the entire world knows that Sedona, sitting at the mouth of beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, is a unique place. Characterized by huge red-rock formations, as well as the contrasting areas of Oak Creek Canyon, the area surrounding this community is considered at least as beautiful as most national parks. The story about how Sedona was named is well known; here it is for those who don't know it. As the story goes, after Theodore C. Schnebly and his wife, Sedona, moved to Sedona from Gorin, Missouri, the few families living here convinced Mr. Schnebly to establish a post office in his home, which was already the community's hotel. Different versions of this story suggest that he asked the government to name the post office Schnebly Station or Red Rock Crossing. But, he was told the names were too long, and after a suggestion by his brother, Dorsey E. Schnebly, he submitted his wife's name, Sedona. The city of Sedona, one of Arizona's favorite tourism, recreation, resort, retirement and art centers, was incorporated in 1988. Sedona was a rural ranching area located far off the main highway, but its awesome natural beauty became nationally known through the motion picture industry. Today, commercials and television shows still are filmed in the open areas surrounding this city, which every year attracts more than 4.5 million tourists from around the world. Oddly, this 19-square-mile city is split between Coconino and Yavapai counties, and only 51 percent of its area is privately owned property - the rest is part of the Coconino National Forest. The average age of Sedona's population of 10,000, is about 50 and the elevation generally is about 4,100 feet, though well known red rock formations extend to more than a mile-high in places.
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Arizona Wonders
Arizona wonders are commonly found throughout the state. There are so many things to do and see that if you travel there, you will not be disappointed by the variety of activities that await you.
Why do so many people travel to Arizona and why do so many people continue to move there? There may be many reasons why people travel and move to this state. Certainly many of these folks who have made the permanent move will tell you that the weather was a big reason why they chose the desert.
No one can deny that the weather is a big reason why people are so attracted to the valley of the sun. Just about any daily activity is possible with more than 300 days of sun every year. The Arizona winters draw mostly Canadians, Midwesterners, as well as other people from other states and countries.
While there may be many who really do not enjoy the extreme heat in the summer months, many of those same people will tell you that they would much rather deal with heat than the long bitterly cold weather that they have had to live with for so long.
I heard someone say once that there are three different types of seasons in Arizona: "cool, perfect, and really, really hot," which likely explains why many of the winter visitors scurry back home to avoid the intense summer heat of the desert.
So, just what are the wonders of Arizona anyway? Many people consider Northern Arizona, namely the Grand Canyon and the gorgeous red rocks of Sedona, reason enough to consider this the Arizona wonders.
This area is considered sacred to many, especially the Native Americans who truly treasure the red rocks that include Flagstaff's forested mountains.
And if you think that lakes do not exist in Arizona, guess again, because the state has plenty of lakes and rivers.
One of the Arizona attractions are Lake Powell that offer many water enthusiasts only the finest in fishing with beautiful blue waters that compliment the Sonoran desert and the sandstone in the area of Northern Arizona.
In addition to the never ending beautiful scenery that encompasses the northern Arizona region, there is also a very famous historic route known as the Mother Road, more commonly referred to as Route 66.
While passing through the northern region you will take in and hopefully will be able to have the opportunity to explore the Native American cultures and mountainous areas that are so prominent throughout the entire state. Pottery, jewelery, blankets, and so much more are available to anyone as you will find many shops and special events that display these and many other Native American gems.
If you plan on traveling to the Tucson or other southern areas within the state, you will certainly discover many more Arizona wonders, too.
Once you see the mountains and beautiful sunsets, you will know you have discovered the natural wonders. No doubt about it, the Native American and cowboy culture compliment the beauty of this state. In fact, many famous actors have made their mark in Arizona filming some of the most famous old-western movies. If you would like to cowboy or cowgirl up, many fine rodeos are a big part of the desert southwest's lineup of fun.
Within the Tucson area, you will find that there are many Arizona attractions that offer not only the wild, wild, west scene, but plenty of luxurious golf courses and resorts to choose from.
This region is very popular to the many winter visitors who love to take in a spring-time cactus league baseball game as many teams travel to the desert for spring training.
If you enjoy the stars or birds, this state is a great choice for those who like to experience the astronomical observatories and the long list of birds that make Arizona their home. This state is also quite famous for those who enjoy the many birding sites that exist.
The capital is Phoenix and it is a very popular city to not only the visitors, but also to the residents who make this city their home. The surrounding areas offer many more beautiful golf courses, museums, resorts, and an endless supply of the Sonoran desert and mountainous areas. In fact, if you like hiking, hiking Camelback Mountain is a favorite activity for both visitors and residents alike.
The area of central Arizona which includes Phoenix, now has more than three million residents which continues to grow and grow with each year, but don't worry as there is plenty of space to move around. You will not feel too cramped as there is more than two-thousand square miles to roam around in with a wide variety of events that attract people from everywhere.
Plenty of malls, including swap meets, or what many call flea markets, are loved by many because of the great deals that can be found.
Whether it is the night life, spas, hiking, fine dining, or the boating or golfing experience, the desert southwest seems to be the area that offers so many choices to everyone.
Cecilia Valenzuela is a full time entrepreneur and advocate for business owners. Cecilia Valenzuela is also a successful entrepreneur and translator.
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