Pics - Sedona, Arizona

For our family trip this year, we decided to go as far west as we can. So we went to Sedona, AZ - Red Rock country. Arizona (southern) is completely different from what we're used to in Maryland. When we landed in Phoenix, we instantly noticed the extra warm weather. The landscape was basically the desert and bald mountains. Grass was very minimal and so were trees, but the cactus was everywhere. When we were in Phoenix, the weather went up to 115 degrees (F). It was hot. Sedona was a little better though because it was a little over 4,000 feet elevation, so the weather was cooler especially at night. We went to see the Grand Canyon (again), and it was better the second time around. Southern Arizona was great, but I don't think I could live there. It would be too hot for me. It's definitely a fun place to visit.

One of the red rock formations in Sedona.

At the Palataki ruins (centuries old cliff dwelling native Indian tribe)