Sedona, Arizona is often called, "Red Rock Country." About 320 million years ago, Sedona lied underwater, and the first layer of the rock formation came from old sea creatures skeletons. Rivers later deposited sediment that is now red sandstone, which erodes extremely easily. When the Colorado Plateau lifted, forming the Grand Canyon, it also cracked part of the earth in the Sedona area. Since water poured through those cracks, they eroded the rocks, and now left cliffs behind.
Millions of years of erosion has caused canyons, arches, buttes, and cliffs. The high parts of the mountains contain thick pine forests, that lower into a dry, desert. The valleys hold rich wildlife and vegetation.
The Sedona Red rocks are red, because when water carrying dissolved iron drains through the sandstone, and leaves iron behind, it coats the quartz, and gives it a red color.
The climate of Sedona has changed over millions, possibly hundreds of millions of years. It has shifted from being underwater, to being a seacoast, to being a desert, to what it is currently.
Deer, otters, coyotes, cougars, and many more animals live in the Red Rock park. Oak Creek, which runs all year, is home to many different
types of underwater wildlife as well.
The Red Rocks once belonged to the Yavapi Apaches, who were forcefully removed in 1875. Even still, some returned after 1900. Because it was home to Native American Indians, cliff dwellings are abundant. It is considered "sacred land".
In the early 1980's, the Red Rock State Park process was created. The park then officially opened in October 1991. Walkways and trails travel through and around the sandstone rocks.
The base of the beautiful Red Rocks have been traced from sediment in the sea, to sediment that's formed from sand blown in from dry land, or coastal beaches. The sand varies from bright orange, to red, and tan as well. Sometimes, white or gray rocks are also visible.
Millions of years of erosion has caused canyons, arches, buttes, and cliffs. The high parts of the mountains contain thick pine forests, that lower into a dry, desert. The valleys hold rich wildlife and vegetation.
The Sedona Red rocks are red, because when water carrying dissolved iron drains through the sandstone, and leaves iron behind, it coats the quartz, and gives it a red color.
The climate of Sedona has changed over millions, possibly hundreds of millions of years. It has shifted from being underwater, to being a seacoast, to being a desert, to what it is currently.
Deer, otters, coyotes, cougars, and many more animals live in the Red Rock park. Oak Creek, which runs all year, is home to many different
types of underwater wildlife as well.The Red Rocks once belonged to the Yavapi Apaches, who were forcefully removed in 1875. Even still, some returned after 1900. Because it was home to Native American Indians, cliff dwellings are abundant. It is considered "sacred land".
In the early 1980's, the Red Rock State Park process was created. The park then officially opened in October 1991. Walkways and trails travel through and around the sandstone rocks.
The base of the beautiful Red Rocks have been traced from sediment in the sea, to sediment that's formed from sand blown in from dry land, or coastal beaches. The sand varies from bright orange, to red, and tan as well. Sometimes, white or gray rocks are also visible.
Sedona is used to 4 mild seasons, all of which range from 74.7 degrees, to 45.7 degrees. Because of the constant good weather, there are many outdoor activities in which to take part in. You can easily spend time searching through hidden canyons, or enjoying the red rock trails.
Inside, you can also go see art shows, music and theatre programs, festivals, and many community events.
Since the place is magically beautiful, commericals and television shows often film in the unsettled areas of the city. The city actually gathers about 4 million tourists from around the world.
Only 51% of the territory is privately owned, and the rest of it belongs to Coconino National Forest.
The city's airport stands at an elevation of more than 4,800 feet. The usual elevation is around 4,500 feet high, but some of the highest red-rock formations are at more than a mile-high elevation.
Created in 1995, Sedona Charter School is the oldest charter school in Arizona. Even though the school is very small, holding only a mere 160 students, they therefore reach very high achedemic achievements.
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