Let's Geaux!: AZ '23 - Day 4: December 29, 2023

Snow Day!

We woke and packed the truck and headed from Williams to Sedona. We had 9:00 am reservations at Flagstaff Snow Park for snow tubing until 1:00. We laughed so hard. We would walk ourselves and tubes up the runs, then tube down. It was a fun time. Until Nicky almost took out one of the employees cleaning up the run while we were tubing down...

After out tubing fun was done, we stripped off our snow gear in the parking lot and grabbed Subway sandwiches to get us on our way to Sedona.

Oak Creek Vista

One of our favorite apps when traveling is Guide Along. It was previously known as GyPSy. Based on your gps location, a narrator gives information as well as suggested stops along your route. On our route into Sedona, he spoke about the Ponderosa Pine Forest in this area being the largest in the world! Ponderosa Pines only grow in elevations greater than 6500 feet. You can recognize them by their fragrant aroma. Dean decided to test this. He pulled over and got right up close to sniff one.

Yep, very fragrant! And huggable! We stopped at the Oak Creek Vista just a few yards ahead. It is perched next to 5 switchbacks that climb the canyon wall. Such a contrast in landscapes; arid landscapes that had been commonplace for the past few days to this forested scene. There were also Native American craftsmen with wares for sale at this stop.

West Fork Oak Creek Trail Hike

Our guy also suggested that we take the West Fork Oak Creek Trail Hike. We chose to do so. It was a three mile route one way that crossed Oak Creek numerous times. We all headed out and were immediately blown away by the scenery. A gorgeous couple of hours spent in nature!

Even when we forget the tripod, we can get everyone in the shot! lol

Midgely Bridge

This steel arch bridge was the last structure built to complete the new highway route between Sedona and Flagstaff in 1939. We pulled off to take advantage of the photo opportunity.

Holiday House & Groceries

We had an Air BNB reserved in West Sedona the last leg of this trip. Once in the holiday house, we set out to get a few groceries. Clint became a card carrying member of Safeway on this trip, making the most out of our hard earned dollars!

Elote Cafe

Dinner at Elote Cafe was amazing! We all enjoyed pre-dinner cocktails; mainly top shelf margaritas brews and white sangria. Their chips and salsa hit the spot as we waited for our entrees. Several of us enjoyed sweet corn bisque. It. Was. Amazing. Their guacamole was also a huge hit.

Our entrees included chicken enchiladas, fish tacos, braised short rib quesadillas, and smoked brisket enchiladas. Again, it was all amazing! We highly recommend dining at this fine establishment if you are ever in the area.