Sedona is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, Sedona had a population of 9,684. Sedona's main attraction is its array of pink sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in pink when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The pink rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits to the hundreds of hiking and mountain biking trails.
Sedona was named after Sedona Schnebly, whose husband, Theodore Carlton Schnebly, was the city's first postmaster. She was celebrated for her hospitality and industriousness. Her mother, Amanda Miller, claimed to have made the name up because "it sounded pretty".

We arrived early (thank you time difference) in order to get a parking spot then started out on the Boynton Canyon trail. There weren't a lot of signposts but we finally managed to find the Subway Cave, which is a fantastic spot to spend some time.

We took an obligatory jeep tour while in Sedona, we opted for a private tour so that we could ask questions and make decisions about how long to stay at the different stops along the tour. We headed out at 5pm which gave us the opportunity to see the sunset win the rocks from some cool vistas.

The trail to the Birthing Cave was fairly easy and didn't take too long. It was good that we got to the cave early so that we could have the place to ourselves. Next we headed further into Fey canyon and explored past the end of the trail.

Soldier Pass Trail in Sedona is a popular 4.4 to 6.7-mile moderate hike featuring the Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, the Seven Sacred Pools, and a hidden cave. Located in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness, the trail is accessible via a frequently full parking lot or a mandatory free shuttle during peak seasons.
Cathedral Rock is a iconic 4,967-foot sandstone butte in Sedona, Arizona, renowned for its stunning red rock scenery and as a powerful energy vortex. The main trail is a short but steep, 1.2-mile round-trip hike that takes roughly 1–2 hours. It is considered strenuous due to steep, rocky scrambles but offers rewarding, panoramic views of Sedona.

Devil's Bridge in Sedona is a popular 4–4.6 mile round-trip, moderate hike leading to the largest natural sandstone arch in the area. Located in Coconino National Forest, it features a stunning, walkable bridge 54 feet high.

After leaving Sedona we started the drive back to Phoenix, stopping along the way at a small nature reserve with lots of Sonoran cactus.