In the Verde Canyon
Starlight brings out the Spirits of Summer
While you are staying in Sedona, Arizona this summer do not miss your chance to take an amazing evening tour with the Verde Canyon Railroad (a favorite attraction to all that come to Sedona) as they present their amazing “Starlight Tours”
With all due respect to other parts of the country, you haven’t really seen a night sky unless you’ve seen a Western night sky. A glittering canopy of heavenly bodies used to be a common sight, but as artificial light from cities gobbles larger chunks of the night-scape, star-laden skies have all but vanished. Not so in the Verde Valley. Lack of light pollution combined with haze-free, low-humidity desert climate makes this portion of Arizona a paradise for stargazers.
See for yourself on the Verde Canyon Railroad’s wildly popular Starlight Tours. Select Saturday evenings June 26, July 24, August 21 and September 18 the train leaves the depot at 5:30 p.m. in full daylight. As it traverses the canyon the high cliffs are bathed in amber hues. Photographers refer to this as the “golden hour,” when sunshine flows down canyon walls like warm honey. As the train chugs into Perkinsville, a lavish sunset streaks the sky. The return trip offers a serene glimpse of the nocturnal stirrings of wildlife and a dazzling canvas of moon and stars.
As if having the heavens drop in your lap isn’t enough, Verde Canyon Railroad also offers specialty options on these romantic summer evenings. Grape Train Escape is a rolling wine tasting adventure, focusing on a different wine producing region for each run. Superb wines will be paired with delectable appetizers as the train glides through the soft-focus twilight. Savor your Vino from open-air viewing cars as twilight lures the canyon’s creatures to the water’s edge of the Verde River.
Sunset Tequila Limited features premium tequila tastings accompanied by festive Mexican food and other south-of-the-border drink specialties. This is a perfect opportunity for those eager to learn more about the complex spirit. Tequila Sunset Limited includes the smooth and oh-so rich taste of Cruz Del Sol Ultra Premium Tequila along with the first-class train passage. For more information visit Verde Canyon Railroad.
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