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Red rock trail winding through Sedona near Airport Mesa

Featured · Trails & Outdoors

The 6 Best Hikes You Can Walk to From Airport Mesa

Lace up at the lodge — these red-rock trails start within walking distance of Sky Ranch and reward you with some of Sedona's most iconic views.

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Trails & Outdoors

Devil's Bridge: The Complete Trail Guide (Where to Stay Nearby)

Everything you need to summit Sedona's most photographed natural arch — route options, timing, parking, and the closest place to rest your feet after.

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Cathedral Rock glowing at sunset in Sedona

Trails & Outdoors

Cathedral Rock at Sunset: A First Timer's Guide

When to start, what to bring, and how to find a quiet ledge to watch the spires turn molten as the day winds down.

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Sweeping red-rock vista from Airport Mesa vortex

Trails & Outdoors

The Sedona Vortexes Explained — Starting With the One at Our Doorstep

A grounded look at Sedona's four major vortex sites — including the Airport Mesa vortex just steps from your room at Sky Ranch Lodge.

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Trip Planning

Best Time to Visit Sedona: A Season-by-Season Guide

From wildflower springs to snow-dusted spires, here's how each season feels in Sedona — and the trade-offs to know before you book.

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Trip Planning

Where to Stay in Sedona: Neighborhoods & Areas Compared

Uptown, West Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, or up on Airport Mesa — a local breakdown of where to base your stay and why it matters.

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Dog on a leash in front of Sedona red rocks

Pet-Friendly

Bringing Your Dog to Sedona: The Pet-Friendly Travel Guide

Dog-friendly trails, patios, parks, and policies — plus what to pack for your pup's first trip to red-rock country.

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Pet-Friendly

A Weekend in Sedona With Your Dog: 48-Hour Itinerary

Two days, one happy pup. A morning-to-night itinerary built around dog-welcome trails, tasting rooms, and patios.

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Trip Planning

Sedona Wine Country: A Local's Tasting-Room Trail

From the Verde Valley to Uptown's barrel rooms — the tasting flights, pours, and patios worth slowing down for.

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Wedding ceremony setup with Sedona red rocks in the background

Weddings

How to Plan a Sedona Wedding: Venues, Costs & Timeline

A practical roadmap to your red-rock wedding — from venue scouting and budget benchmarks to the 12-month planning timeline.

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Weddings

Eloping in Sedona: A Simple Guide to Red-Rock Elopements

Permits, locations, officiants, and timing — everything two people need to say I do beneath the spires.

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Weddings

Micro-Weddings in The Red Rocks: Why Smaller is Better

Fewer guests, more meaning. The case for a 10-to-40 person celebration on Airport Mesa — and how to design one beautifully.

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Trip Planning

Romantic Things to Do in Sedona for Couples

Sunrise hot-air balloons, sunset hikes, candlelit patios, and stargazing — a curated list of the most romantic ways to spend a day together in Sedona.

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