Posted by Tony Siciliano on October 10, 2010 at 12:55 AM
I'm planning 6 days in Sedona starting October 23. Can anybody recommend a good source (book, article, web-link, etc) for where to photograph? Also, I would appreciated recommendations for a cheap but not sleazy motel. Thanks!!
Posted by Paul Duval on October 10, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Just one suggestion from a fellow Canp'er I went to Sedona a few decades ago ( I wasn't into photography then) my dad was into collecting kachina's and we stayed in Flagstaff, it's a very beautiful drive down Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona from there. Wouldn't have a clue where to stay in Sedona it's kinda hoity toity there ( at least it was then). It is a very scenic area and I'm sure the photo ops will be numerous. Good luck.
Paul
Posted by Bill Bean on October 10, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Hey Tony. The best book I've found is the Photographing the Southwest series by Laurent Martres. Volume 2 is the Arizona edition. Good stuff with specific directions to many sites.
I'll be heading down there on the 29th so we'll probably pass in the airport. I've been looking at several hotel/motel chains where I get points towards free stays. Wyndham has a Super 8 and Days Inn for $80 per night. Hilton has a Hamption Inn there but it's over $130 per night. I may stay there but only so I can get some more points towards a free stay in Vancouver next May when we take an Alaska cruise. Let me know if you find something good and cheap.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on October 10, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Tony,
You might contact Guy Schmickle as he is living there. Also, Derek Von Briesen of Sedona who posts on FM has many images on his website that may give you some good locations/ideas.
Lodging in Village of Oak Creek may be a little less expensive than Sedona itself. Also, Cottonwood is only 19 miles south of Sedona and would be a lot cheaper.
The leaf change seems to be late this year. The aspens on the San Francisco Peaks are still green today. I would think the oaks and maples in West Fork of Oak Creek are green still and may change late.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on October 11, 2010 at 12:00 PM
One map that I prefer to use for the area is the "Sedona Trail Map" by Emmitt Barks Cartography. It is available at the National Forest visitor center just south of Village of Oak Creek. It shows all the trails, roads with FS numbers, shaded relief with contour lines, trailheads, city streets.
Tony,
I used to live in Oak Creek, just south of Sedona. You might want to check out "The Sedona Village Lodge" or "Wildflower Inn" in Oak Creek. They advertised at the cheapest rates. If you're desperate and willing to drive an extra half-hour, rates in Cottonwood are a lot less. To echo Doug Koespel.
Don't miss the chance to eat at Elote. Wild Flour bakery in Oak Creek is good for dinner. Red Rock Cafe next to Weber's in Oak Creek is good for breakfast.
If the color is late, there's no telling what will be good until you get there. Short answer? Try hiking any of the canyons that go north or west into the Mogollon rim, and ask the forest service once you get into town. Start by driving 89 down Oak Creek Canyon from the top, and see where things look good!
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I'll be heading down there on the 29th so we'll probably pass in the airport. I've been looking at several hotel/motel chains where I get points towards free stays. Wyndham has a Super 8 and Days Inn for $80 per night. Hilton has a Hamption Inn there but it's over $130 per night. I may stay there but only so I can get some more points towards a free stay in Vancouver next May when we take an Alaska cruise. Let me know if you find something good and cheap.
You might contact Guy Schmickle as he is living there. Also, Derek Von Briesen of Sedona who posts on FM has many images on his website that may give you some good locations/ideas.
Lodging in Village of Oak Creek may be a little less expensive than Sedona itself. Also, Cottonwood is only 19 miles south of Sedona and would be a lot cheaper.
The leaf change seems to be late this year. The aspens on the San Francisco Peaks are still green today. I would think the oaks and maples in West Fork of Oak Creek are green still and may change late.
I used to live in Oak Creek, just south of Sedona. You might want to check out "The Sedona Village Lodge" or "Wildflower Inn" in Oak Creek. They advertised at the cheapest rates. If you're desperate and willing to drive an extra half-hour, rates in Cottonwood are a lot less. To echo Doug Koespel.
Don't miss the chance to eat at Elote. Wild Flour bakery in Oak Creek is good for dinner. Red Rock Cafe next to Weber's in Oak Creek is good for breakfast.
If the color is late, there's no telling what will be good until you get there. Short answer? Try hiking any of the canyons that go north or west into the Mogollon rim, and ask the forest service once you get into town. Start by driving 89 down Oak Creek Canyon from the top, and see where things look good!
Best of luck,
Mark.