Photo by Ben McIntire
Sedona is a desirable vacation destination for hikers, artists, wildlife observers, nature lovers, and people looking for renewed energy in Sedona’s vortexes. In an Article by Derek Ray,“The surrealist painter Max Ernst came to Sedona in 1950, and the beauty of the rocks has attracted artists and those seeking creative inspiration ever since.”
There are so many ways you can explore Sedona. Many visitors start their experience in Sedona with a Sedona Highlights Tour & The Seven Canyons Scenic Tour offered by Sedona 
Trolley. These are a great introduction to the past and present of Sedona. They are each fully narrated 55 minute tours. You will visit historic landmarks, the vortex sites and have great photographic opportunities with breathtaking views of Sedona’s vibrant red rocks.
Just when you think you have seen all the beauty of Sedona it will be time to jump in a jeep, get out in the back country and get a closer look. There is nothing like the feeling of excitement you experience by going off-road in a 4×4 jeep, high and deep into the red rocks. One of the best jeep tours is Broken Arrow, offered by Pink Jeep Tours. An experienced guide 
takes you up and over the red rocks offering some heart pounding excitement and knowledgeable information on Sedona’s geology, flora and history. The views at Chicken Point and Submarine Rock are fantastic. The guides make sure to give you plenty of time to enjoy and photograph the scenery while standing high on the rocks. Derek Ray took a guided jeep tour up into the Sedona Red Rocks and said, “I was astounded when my driver urged 
us to “Hang on!” as he maneuvered our vehicle onto a boulder. It was a tad hair-raising, but the payoff was well worth it — some of the finest natural scenery in the western United States.” If you would rather do the driving you can get behind the wheel of your own ATV with guided tours offered by Arizona Outdoor Adventures. They will customize the tour to your skill level and have free safety training for new or inexperienced drivers.
If hiking is your passion, you will never run out of trails in Sedona and the surrounding Verde Valley. There are all ranges of hiking trails, from easy to difficult. For great information on hikes visit Sedona Hikes. They offer a wealth of knowledge on hiking areas in Sedona 
along with maps and sound advice. Also visit Red Rock state park for information on their guided Geology and Bird tours.
It is said that the vortexes in Sedona create a renewing energy and enhance physic abilities. You can visit these various points on your own, but why not take a expert with you? Healing from the Heart can offer you a guided tour through Sedona’s vortexes.
No matter what your passion, Sedona can fulfill it for you. “A week or weekend spent in Sedona is one that you will treasure.” To read Derek Rays’ full article in the San Diego Reader on his experience in Sedona click here.
