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New: Ecotourism in the Verde River Valley

Posted by admin on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 | Comments (0)

We have just launched a new section of this website, all about Ecotourism in the Verde River Valley, starting with pages on birding, hiking, eco-friendly recreation in this area. Please check it out here! Look for upcoming pages on the Verde River, history and education, and Oak Creek Canyon. And please feel free to send us your ideas on what you would like to see about eco-friendly tourism in Sedona and the Verde Valley. 

”Ecotourism is responsible travel to relatively undisturbed areas. The experience focuses on conserving natural and cultural resources, educating the tourists and the community and minimizing negative aspects of tourism while contributing profitability back to the local community.”

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12th Annual Pecan, Wine and Antique Festival in Camp Verde

Posted by admin on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Three Day Festival of Pecan, Wine, Antiques and FUN

For all the wine, pecan and antique lovers that are going to be in Sedona over the Valentine’s Day weekend, (February 17th – 19th) the 12th Annual Pecan, Wine and Antique Festival is the place to be. Enjoy three fun fill days of a variety of tasty Pecan dishes, glorious Verde Valley Wines, wonderful historical Antiques, and Arizona Artisans! I attended this event last year and would recommend it to anyone that is in the area! The admission is only $12.50 and includes your entrance fee, tasting coupons and a commemorative wine glass. The Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown Camp Verde (Get Directions).

The Festival features a variety of Northern Arizona Wineries including:

 For more information visit Pecan, Wine and Antique Festival.

Looking for some more family fun attractions in the Verde Valley Area?

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Sedona Horseback Rides and "Campfire Chili Lunch"

Posted by admin on Monday, October 17th, 2011 | Comments (0)

M Diamond Ranch
The Winter “Campfire Chili Lunch” & Trailride

Well know for their “Cowboy Cookouts” and  scenic Sedona horseback rides providing breathtaking views of Sedona’s Red Rocks, the Mogollon Rim, Verde Valley and the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff, the M Diamond Ranch has become one of the must do Sedona attractions! And this Winter, starting in November, the Ranch is offering the Winter “Campfire Chili Lunch” so that you can enjoy the nicest part of a Sedona winter’s day outside!

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Fun Things to do in Sedona this Weekend October 14th – 16th

Posted by admin on Friday, October 14th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sedona, Arizona
Weekend Happenings

Trains ~ Gems ~ Horseback Rides ~ Races ~ Kayaking

Visit Sedona, Arizona this weekend and treat yourself to some fun in the red rocks and kayaking down the Verde River! There will be fun things to do for everyone in your family this weekend in the Sedona-Verde Valley including an Oktoberfest celebration at the Verde Canyon Railroad, Sedona horseback rides at the M Diamond Ranch, Kayaking down the Verde River with Sedona Adventure Tours, and experiencing the Wild West at the Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood. There is also the “”Red Mud Run“, Sedona Gem and Mineral Show, “Wonders of Wildlife ” show at Out of Africa Wildlife Park and if you are looking for some late night entertainment Olde Sedona Bar & Grill is the place to be! If you are looking for some great Sedona Hotels and Inns, we have that for you too! Just click on the links below and you will be on your way to a great weekend in Sedona, Arizona! Make sure to visit us on Facebook and twitter!

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Sedona Film Festival and Verde Valley Sinfonietta Team Up!

Posted by admin on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sedona International Film Festival
‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ accompanied by a live, 32-piece orchestra

For all our classic film buffs out there here is a Sedona event taking place on October the 18th, 2011 that you don’t want to miss!

The Verde Valley Sinfonietta and the Sedona International Film Festival have teamed up to present the original 1923 silent movie version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” accompanied by a live, 32-piece orchestra!

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Verde Canyon Railroad: Haunted Halloween Express

Posted by admin on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Verde Canyon Railroad
Frighteningly Good Fun Aboard Haunted Halloween Express

Looking for fun things to do in the Sedona-Verde Valley area on Halloween? The Verde Canyon Railroad has special Halloween in store for you and your family. The Haunted Halloween Express offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy the fall scenery of the Verde Canyon as ghouls, ghosts and goblins meander through the aisles of their coaches on your way to the ghost ranch of Perkinsville and back. -No worries the witches, clowns and devils usually offer more treats than tricks!

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7th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival

Posted by admin on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sedona Plein Air Festival
Featuring 32 Award Winning Artists

Visit Sedona, Arizona October 21st through the 29th and experience one of Sedona’s most popular events: Sedona Plein Air Festival!

Thirty-two award-winning artists, selected from among the best of the best, have accepted invitations to participate in this unique artistic showcase. They are coming from all over the United States to spend eight days painting en plein air, and to share their incredible talent and unique experiences with this challenging art form.

The week long Sedona festival will feature these painters all over town – on the streets, trailheads, creeks and vistas  capturing the beauty of the Sedona area on canvas. Below you will find a list of free festival events!

 “En pleinair,” French for “in the open air,” is a spontaneous art form with artists creating outdoors, responding to the immediacy of the moment and reflecting the excitement of the changing light, weather conditions and deepening shadows on canvas.

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