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In fall, Oak Creek Canyon, a 12 mile breathtaking drive on highway 89A just north of Sedona Arizona in beautiful red rock country,goes thru an incredible change. The canyon, which is located in the Coconino National Forest, is full of streams, and sometimes waterfalls especially after a heavy rain. The canyon meanders along oak creek , which has numerous twists and craggy landscapes, as the creek crosses both sides of 89A. Sedona is second only to the Grand Canyon in number of vistors in the state of Arizona. The depth of the canyon ranges from 800 to 2000 feet. Oak Creek, a tributary of the Verde River, flows along the bottom of the canyon, and is always flowing. Here in the high desert region of northern Arizona, Oak Creek is mostly responsible for carving the modern oak creek canyon although movement along the Oak Creek Fault is believed to have a role as well.
Geologic evidence suggests the formation of the Oak Creek Fault about 8 to 10 million years ago.As temperature...

I ventured out West in the early 70's. After several trips to Northern Arizona with it's Majestic Skies, Red Rocks, and wide open spaces, I realized I wanted to settle here. Well, Fate came into the picture and numerous stops came along. I ventured to San Juan Islands, British Columbia, Oregon, Utah, Northern and Southern California, and even Southern Arizona. Yet , I felt unsettled looking for home to sink roots. Finally Sedona tugged hard , and I settled here in the mid 90's and rediscovered my sense of Gratitude and Enjoyment. Well I,m mostly retired now, traveling more, and have relocated in an old mining town in the Sierras; Time for change; new areas to explore. In Nature, I find that feeling of Peacefulness and Stillness. I hope...