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Enjoy a beautiful train ride with the Verde Canyon Railroad during their Spring Fling. In the Verde Canyon, spring in bloom dances to nature’s choreography. Wildflowers sway in the breeze, the Verde River shimmers along the canyon floor, and new vegetation does a quickstep toward the sun against the backdrop of crimson rock cliffs. The Verde Canyon Railroad, one of Sedona’s most popular attractions, celebrates this light-hearted season with special gala events on the four-hour, round-trip train ride from Clarkdale (about a half hour from Sedona) to Perkinsville and back. The Railroad runs their trains at 1:00pm every day but Tuesday. During their Spring Fling they present not only their spring ride through the Canyon but they also offer three specialty trains to celebrate the holidays that occur during springtime. The specialty trains this spring are:

• The Lucky Leprechaun Train
  March 17th.
  Raise a glass of beer to toast St. Patty, let the lively background music set your feet a-jiggin’ and order up traditional Irish fare of corned beef & cabbage. Irish eyes will be shining with merriment as the train rolls by a landscape as emerald as the Isle.
• Easter Bunny Express
  April 4th
  Hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express for a hippity-hopping good time with the whole family. Children’s faces will wear 100-watt smiles while munching chocolate eggs and watching the twitchy-nosed Easter Bunny’s antics. A jelly bean counting contest and keep-sake photo with “Big Ears” adds to the glee and excitement at the depot.
• Cinco de Mayo Celebration
  May 5th
  Arriba! The Cinco de Mayo Celebration is as colorful as the rich heritage it celebrates. The music keeps toes tapping on the shaded patio while passengers enjoy a specialty drink and zesty Mexican lunch from the Copper Spike Café. Sip a margarita or nibble on complimentary hors d’oeuvres served in spacious first-class cars. Dance out onto the open-air cars for a breath of spring freshness and glimpse a soaring eagle in this incredible wilderness setting.

Two FP7 locomotives, only two of 12 remaining in North America, are the muscle that pulls the renovated passenger cars and adjoining outdoor viewing platforms with shaded canopies and liberate you with the sounds and sights of the high desert that characterize the Canyon. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience spring in the Canyon. I have taken the train myself every year in the spring and am always overwelmed by the beauty the Canyon provides. For more information visit Verde Canyon Railroad.

• 1st Friday Evening in the Galleries
• St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
• Bell Rock Arts & Crafts Show
• Jerome Art Walk
• Sedona Psychic Fair

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Dear Mom,

We had a great time in Cottonwood last week! My family and I dropped our frowns in the bucket hanging on the fence of the Blazin’ M Ranch and proceeded on into the old west. We dressed in saloon garb provided at Olde Tyme Photos and had a sepia-tone photo taken which will live on the mantel forever, reminding us of this happy evening.After spending a few dollars on a wonderfully comfortable pair of broken-in cowboy boots, I strolled down to the Verde River for some pre-dinner birding. The dinner bell’s clanging brought me back up to the barn.

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With the numerous events, tours and attractions offered in Sedona, Arizona this weekend you will find plenty of things to do and see. We have compiled a list of highlighted events to make the planning of your weekend easier including:

• The 16th Annual Sedona International Film Festival
• Guitar Summit II
• Bell Rock Art & Crafts Show
• Out of Africa Wildlife Park
• Arizona ATV Adventures

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All the history buffs that are coming to Sedona and are interested in agriculture and the Sedona pioneers, need to visit The Sedona Heritage museum. Operated by the Sedona Historical Society and located on the Jordan Farmstead at 735 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona, the museum is constantly striving to make your experience educational, unique and fun.

They have recently announced the addition of a new Audio Tour that will truly enhance your experience. The Sedona Heritage Museum already does a great job of giving their visitors a look into the beginnings of Sedona, now you can hear the stories of the Sedona pioneers, narrated by actors portraying them in first-person style.

There are 32 audio stops including; stories of the tough life of working cattle, Walter Jordan and his life as a orchardist along Oak Creek, and even a school teacher’s experience over a hundred years ago at the first school near Sedona. This is a great addition to the Museum and should be included as part of your vacation in Sedona. For more information on the exhibits and experiences at the museum visit Sedona Heritage Museum.

While you are in Sedona over Valentine’s Day weekend, make sure to take a savory ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad’s Chocolate Lover’s Train.

Verde Canyon Railroad’s Chocolate Lover’s Festival is an annual event scheduled to coincide with the Valentine’s Day season. This year it runs from February 10-14 and makes a delicious outing for sweethearts, or anyone with a sweet tooth.

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What a fun weekend to visit Sedona, Arizona! Whether you’re already here on vacation, or coming up for the weekend, you will find plenty of things to do in the Sedona area. Our events this weekend encompass everything from art to music and history to comedy. We have compiled a list of highlighted events and attractions to help you plan your weekend.

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