March 19 Thursday Sedona

The day arrived with a bit of sun which was unexpected based on the previous weather forecast so we set off to explore south of Flagstaff. Hwy 89 took us initially to Oak Creek Canyon. The canyon is about 16 miles long and rarely more than 1 mile wide. The canyon is known for its spectacularly coloured white, yellow and red cliffs dotted with pine, cypress and juniper.

The next stretch of road brought us around many turns and presented us with scenery such as we had not seen yet. We kept stopping to take pictures but of course, you can never do nature justice.

Arriving in Sedona we checked out the main drag and then decided to continue on Hwy 89 to Tuzigoot. Here there is a hilltop pueblo ruin, occupied until 1425.

Continuing on our current route brought us to Jerome, a town initially based on copper mining. Jerome is known for its 1900s brick buildings that cling to the slopes of Cleopatra Hill.

Lunch was had in Prescott, the original territorial capital. Lunch was followed by a short walk around town.

Late afternoon we headed back to Flagstaff on the interstate.