So we leave Phoenix to head to Sedona, and it starts snowing. Not much visibility either. This is at a rest area about 60 miles north of Phoenix. Date: 03/12/06 So we leave Phoenix to head to Sedona, and it starts snowing. Not much visibility either. This is at a rest area about 60 miles north of Phoenix.
Cactus in the snow. Date: 03/12/06 Cactus in the snow.
So snowy you can't see more than 100 feet or so. Date: 03/12/06 So snowy you can't see more than 100 feet or so.
We made it to Sedona, and it was still snowing. I think this was around 4 in the afternoon. Date: 03/12/06 We made it to Sedona, and it was still snowing. I think this was around 4 in the afternoon.
Where's the red rock? Date: 03/12/06 Where's the red rock?
Snowy red cliffs near the hotel. Date: 03/12/06 Snowy red cliffs near the hotel.
There's some red rock. Date: 03/12/06 There's some red rock.
So much snow and low clouds. While you can't see much red, it's still very beautiful. Date: 03/12/06 So much snow and low clouds. While you can't see much red, it's still very beautiful.
So here's our rental car, after we walked back from dinner. Date: 03/12/06 So here's our rental car, after we walked back from dinner.
The snow was about half an inch thick in just a couple of hours. Date: 03/12/06 The snow was about half an inch thick in just a couple of hours.
A snowy night. Erika loved it. Date: 03/12/06 A snowy night. Erika loved it.
Snow on the bushes near our parked car. Date: 03/12/06 Snow on the bushes near our parked car.
Her'e our car covered in snow Sunday morning. Date: 03/12/06 Her'e our car covered in snow Sunday morning.
It's pretty thick. Date: 03/12/06 It's pretty thick.
Nearly two inches thick. We used brochures to scrape some of the snow off the windshields. Date: 03/12/06 Nearly two inches thick. We used brochures to scrape some of the snow off the windshields.
The skies have cleared, but the red rock is still under white. Date: 03/12/06 The skies have cleared, but the red rock is still under white.
The entrance to our hotel. Some red pillars behind the building. Date: 03/12/06 The entrance to our hotel. Some red pillars behind the building.
Across the street from the hotel, it looks like more snow is coming. Date: 03/12/06 Across the street from the hotel, it looks like more snow is coming.
A palm tree with snow. Date: 03/12/06 A palm tree with snow.
Driving from Sedona out to the National Monuments we visited Sunday, we stopped to take some pictures. Date: 03/12/06 Driving from Sedona out to the National Monuments we visited Sunday, we stopped to take some pictures.
This is SR 179 south of Sedona Date: 03/12/06 This is SR 179 south of Sedona
The snow is just so amazing. Date: 03/12/06 The snow is just so amazing.
Bell Rock (from the north) Date: 03/12/06 Bell Rock (from the north)
Back towards Sedona Date: 03/12/06 Back towards Sedona
A red boulder buried in snow. Date: 03/12/06 A red boulder buried in snow.
Oh no. It's Snow Hands. Date: 03/12/06 Oh no. It's Snow Hands.
Don't hit the camera. Date: 03/12/06 Don't hit the camera.
The sun comes through the clouds for a few minutes, lighting up the rocks. Date: 03/12/06 The sun comes through the clouds for a few minutes, lighting up the rocks.
Montezuma Castle National Monument Date: 03/12/06 Montezuma Castle National Monument
A 5-story 20 room dwelling built into the cliffs. Date: 03/12/06 A 5-story 20 room dwelling built into the cliffs.
It's about 100 feet above the valley. Date: 03/12/06 It's about 100 feet above the valley.
The dweeling was built by the Sinagua. Date: 03/12/06 The dweeling was built by the Sinagua.
It was constructed early in the 12th century. Date: 03/12/06 It was constructed early in the 12th century.
Early settlers thought it was Aztec in originan, hence the name "Montezuma's Castle". Date: 03/12/06 Early settlers thought it was Aztec in originan, hence the name "Montezuma's Castle".
The remnants of another dwelling that had deteriorated. Date: 03/12/06 The remnants of another dwelling that had deteriorated.
The Sinagua dwelling as seen from the banks of Beaver Creek. Date: 03/12/06 The Sinagua dwelling as seen from the banks of Beaver Creek.
Cactus in the snow. It's funny every time. Date: 03/12/06 Cactus in the snow. It's funny every time.
Montezuma Well Date: 03/12/06 Montezuma Well
A freshwater spring in a crater-like sinkhole. Date: 03/12/06 A freshwater spring in a crater-like sinkhole.
Some dwellings were built into the wall of the spring. Date: 03/12/06 Some dwellings were built into the wall of the spring.
Montezuma Well is 368 feet across and 55 feet deep. Date: 03/12/06 Montezuma Well is 368 feet across and 55 feet deep.
The Montezuma Well outlet has a mile-long irrigation canal Date: 03/12/06 The Montezuma Well outlet has a mile-long irrigation canal
Tuzigoot National Monument Date: 03/12/06 Tuzigoot National Monument
The Sinagua lived in pueblos at Tuzigoot. Date: 03/12/06 The Sinagua lived in pueblos at Tuzigoot.
Inside a restoration of a Sinagua pueblo dwelling. Date: 03/12/06 Inside a restoration of a Sinagua pueblo dwelling.
Snow-capped mountains in the distance seen from Tuzigoot. Date: 03/12/06 Snow-capped mountains in the distance seen from Tuzigoot.
After visitng Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well and Tuzigoot, we went to Enchantment Resort for a lovely Sunday Brunch. Date: 03/13/06 After visitng Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well and Tuzigoot, we went to Enchantment Resort for a lovely Sunday Brunch.
The view from the dining room was just breathtaking. With views like this, it was hard to eat. Date: 03/13/06 The view from the dining room was just breathtaking. With views like this, it was hard to eat.
While enjoying our brunch, snow began to fall again. Date: 03/13/06 While enjoying our brunch, snow began to fall again.
The snow really piled up on the balcony railings. Date: 03/13/06 The snow really piled up on the balcony railings.
See? We were there too, not just the camera. Date: 03/13/06 See? We were there too, not just the camera.
Even the tables outside were covered in snow. Date: 03/13/06 Even the tables outside were covered in snow.
So, Erika decides she wants to make a snowman. Date: 03/13/06 So, Erika decides she wants to make a snowman.
She sure took her time. Date: 03/13/06 She sure took her time.
She finally finished. His head was a bit flat. Date: 03/13/06 She finally finished. His head was a bit flat.
One last view of the red rock around Enchantment Resort before heading back to the main part of Sedona. Date: 03/13/06 One last view of the red rock around Enchantment Resort before heading back to the main part of Sedona.
Tlaquepaque, on the bank of Oak Creek Date: 03/13/06 Tlaquepaque, on the bank of Oak Creek
It's an artisan community home to jewerlers, art galleries, wood craft and so much more. Ask Erika about the jewelry she bought. Date: 03/13/06 It's an artisan community home to jewerlers, art galleries, wood craft and so much more. Ask Erika about the jewelry she bought.
The bell tower at Tlaquepaque Date: 03/13/06 The bell tower at Tlaquepaque
Sunday afternoon the skies cleared and the sun came out, causing both the red rock and the snow to glow. It was magnificent. Date: 03/13/06 Sunday afternoon the skies cleared and the sun came out, causing both the red rock and the snow to glow. It was magnificent.
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