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Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast

#167: Three Perfect Days in Sedona, Arizona

Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast

Matt and Karen Smith

Places & Travel, Nature, Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Science

51.2K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Visitors flock to Sedona, Arizona, for a multitude of reasons: the red rock landscape, the concentration of incredible hiking trails, the culinary scene, and the focus on spiritual wellness. In this episode, we'll share some of our favorite experiences on our recent trip. We'll give you an overview of Sedona, including where it's located, the optimal times to visit, and some great food we discovered, like the best donuts, margaritas, and pizza. But the main attraction, where we focus much of our time, is talking about some of the most popular trails surrounding the town throughout Coconino National Forest. Hiking trails we discussed include, ·     Soldier Pass / Seven Sacred Pools ·     Devil's Bridge ·     Bell Rock / Courthouse Butte ·     The Birthing Cave ·     Munds Wagon Trail (Hangover Trail) ·     Airport Trail ·     Plus a few more!  Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a scenic stroll, Sedona has something for everyone. Join us as we explore this breathtaking area of Arizona! -----  The best way to support our podcast is to become a member of our Patreon account. Follow this link to check it out.   Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you’ve enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show.   Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com.   To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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but we asked our bartender one night. He said it always snows in the winter, usually a few times.

1:08.6

And when you say our bartender, we don't travel with a bartender.

1:12.2

We just use the ones that the restaurants at bars provide.

1:17.2

But yes.

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Did that need to be clarified?

1:23.5

This is the Dear Bob and Sue podcast. Stories from our journey to all the U.S. national parks and other public lands.

1:34.4

I'm Karen Smith.

1:35.5

And I'm Matt Smith.

1:36.9

We're the authors of the Dear Bob and Sue series of books.

1:39.8

Today we're taking you to the beautiful town of Sedona, Arizona, nestled in the middle of Red Rock Country.

1:46.3

Sedona has been a popular tourist destination for years and for good reason.

1:51.1

The combination of its striking landscapes, outdoor activities, culinary scene, and spiritual wellness make this a wonderful vacation spot for all kinds of travelers.

2:01.6

We'll talk about remarkable...

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We will. We will talk.

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