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Friends sharing a Thanksgiving dinner table with turkey and seasonal dishes
By Sarah Jensen • November 6, 2026
Spend Thanksgiving in Sedona with Bell Rock hikes, local dining, sunset views and starry nights. Plan a relaxed holiday near Wildflower Inn in Oak Creek.
Starry night sky over red rock formations near Bell Rock in Sedona
By Sarah Jensen • November 6, 2026
Plan a November Sedona escape with Bell Rock hikes, sunset views, local dining and starry nights. Find practical tips and a scenic Wildflower Inn basecamp.
Couple relaxing on lounge chairs with red rock views at Wildflower Inn near Bell Rock
By Sarah Jensen • November 6, 2026
Can beginners hike Bell Rock? Learn which trail to choose, where to park, what to bring, and how to enjoy Sedona's views without a summit climb.
The Milky Way arching over Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte on a dark night near Sedona, Arizona
By Sarah Jensen • October 12, 2026
Plan your Sedona night sky from Halloween to the Geminids: moon phases, Taurid fireballs, the Leonids, the Beaver supermoon and the best dark nights of fall.
Courthouse Butte and its red rock neighbors under stormy skies in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona
By Sarah Jensen • October 2, 2026
Courthouse Butte towers over Bell Rock, yet most visitors barely notice it. The name mix-up, the loop trail, the best viewpoints and when the light is right.
Cathedral Rock above golden fall cottonwoods at Red Rock Crossing, a top spot for Sedona fall colors
By Sarah Jensen • October 2, 2026
West Fork is still closed after the Pocket Fire. Where to see Sedona fall colors in 2026 instead, when the leaves peak and the best creekside spots to go now.
Couple walking hand in hand toward Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona, on the Bell Rock Pathway
By Sarah Jensen • September 8, 2026
Is Bell Rock worth the hype? An honest first-timer's guide to the crowds, how far you can safely climb, and the Sedona view most visitors skip.
Two people watching the sunset from a red rock overlook above a canyon in Sedona at golden hour
By Sarah Jensen • September 8, 2026
Where should you watch the sedona sunset? A guide to the real best spots, from Airport Mesa to quiet overlooks near Bell Rock, plus what to do after dark.
Courthouse Butte glowing at sunset above Wildflower Inn at Bell Rock and Village of Oak Creek in Sedona Arizona
By Sarah Jensen • August 10, 2026
Two days in Sedona is plenty when you stay near Bell Rock. Follow this simple 2-day itinerary built around trails, sunsets, scenic drives and starry nights.
Golden hour aerial of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte rising above Wildflower Inn at Bell Rock in Village of Oak Creek
By Sarah Jensen • August 10, 2026
Plan a budget-friendly Sedona weekend near Bell Rock. Free views, easy trails, Red Rock Pass tips, simple meals, and a practical place to stay near it all.
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