The Verde Valley, which encompasses Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, Camp Verde, Clarkdale and other smaller hamlets like Cornville & Middle Verde, is an area known for its diverse offerings such as hiking & biking, kayaking, wine tours, art galleries and more. For those seeking quieter activities, i.e. cemetery touring, the Verde Valley has multiple sites which offer a glimpse into the region's history. Camp Verde's layered history Camp Verde is best known for Montezuma Castle N

In this video, I explore transience and contemplate a sense of place at Montezuma Castle National Monument in Camp Verde, AZ.

By Lo Frisby There's nothing quite like hiking Red Mountain Trail on a crisp fall morning: the fresh scent of juniper trees and minerals swirling in the air create a magical experience for anyone visiting this geological wonder, just 25 miles north of Flagstaff and about 43 miles southeast of Grand Canyon National Park. Though truthfully more of a stroll than a hike (save for a short ladder that one must climb to get to the last, most would say best, part of the trail), one c