A few miles above Slide Rock is the West Fork of Oak Creek.  You can
hike in a few miles (3-4, IIRC) without having to get your feet wet.
Beautiful scenery, good photo ops.  Fall is best, but spring is great,
too.

Karl Wolz

On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 11:52 AM, Michael Sullivan
<sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Richard. �That's what I was looking for. �Might even be able to talk
> her into taking the van and saving money on rental. �C ya.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 1:45 PM, RICHARD KOERNER <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>> � Right up the road (hiway 89) is Oak Creek Canyon--a beautiful oasis of
>> green surrounded by red rock canyons. �Perfect Vanagon camping....too bad
>> it'll be back home...but check it out for future reference; crowded on
>> weekends (people escaping Phoenix) but fine during the week. �On your way
>> there, check out Slide Rock State Park: �water cascading over polished rock,
>> you can swim/play on Nature's Slip 'n' Slide. �Water will be cold, but the
>> air temps will make up for it. � Also, about 20 miles eastward is
>> Montezuma's Castle: �pretty cool Indian cliff dwellings you can climb around
>> in. �Southward about an hour is Jerome: �ghost town, good exploring there,
>> too.
>>
>> There are a couple lakes north of Montezuma's Castle a few miles; not sure
>> about fishing and all, but had a nice picnic rest stop there once. �Good to
>> walk around the lakes, take a dip, cool off.
>>
>> Sedona itself is pleasant enough, especially this time of year, but bring a
>> fat wallet!
>>
>> Rich
>> 85 GL
>> San Diego
>>
>> --- On *Sat, 5/30/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>* wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>> Subject: Re: VW Man wants Stuff 2 Do in Sedona AZ-LVC Trip Suggestions
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009, 9:04 AM
>>
>>
>> Last chance for me to come up with stuff to do while family is in Sedona,
>> AZ. �Seems there are ALOT of psychics and relaxation therapists there, but
>> not much else. �Any tips would be appreciated. �Outdoors fishing, hiking,
>> biking(have to rent one) and such. �Please save me from a 'Spa' vacation
>> with my wife!
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
>>
>>
>