Autumn in Sedona transforms the red rock landscape into a living painting of gold, amber, and crimson. The cooler air and warm sunlight make this the perfect season to explore the trails that define the heart of Red Rock Country. Whether you’re looking for a quick scenic escape or a half-day adventure, these five hikes showcase the very best of Sedona in the fall.

From casual roadside favorites to refined dining with a view, Sedona’s culinary scene continues to impress both locals and visitors. These five standout restaurants define this year's staff choice, best of 2025. Each offering something distinctly Sedona, from comfort classics to creative flavor and presentation.

Sedona has long carried a reputation that stretches beyond its red rocks and hiking trails. To some, it is a spiritual center with portals and vortexes that open into other dimensions. To others, it is a hotspot for unidentified aerial phenomena. Over the years, the city has developed a mystique that blends folklore, strange sightings, and whispered stories of things the official maps never mention.

When residents raise questions about Sedona’s city budget, one theme consistently emerges: salaries and operational costs consume nearly half of the city’s annual spending. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Parks and Recreation Department, where three senior employees have together received more than six hundred thousand dollars in total compensation since 2021.

In a significant development for Sedona's local governance, the City Council voted 5-2 to formally censure Mayor Scott Jablow on September 10, with five of those members also calling for his immediate resignation.

Every morning, my son shoulders a backpack that weighs between 25 and 30 pounds. Inside are his Chromebook, binders, books, and daily supplies.

It doesn’t take much looking around to see that Sedona has a housing problem. You hear it everywhere at the grocery store, at the coffee shop, and from friends who suddenly have to pack up and leave town because the rent went up again. Families are being squeezed out, and workers are stuck commuting long distances just to keep their jobs here.