re: Sedona/Grand Canyon Recs

Went to Sedona and GC with kids a few years ago. Our favorite hike was Doe Mountain with our then 4 year old. We hauled him up in a backpack carrier (wasn't very much elevation gain) but once at the top it's just a huge plateau where he could run around. However, be careful around the edge. There are some great views. Pink Jeep tours were great as well. Another great hike was West Fork... follows a creek and at one point there's a large area of rocks and water the kids can play in.

Restaurant recommendation is Indian Gardens Café and Market. Great Reuben. If you're lucky, you'll see someone kneeling down in front of the tree out front and talking to it as it was clearly damaged or sick at some point

A guide is not necessary for the GC. Just familiarize yourself with some of the viewpoints and go. Hike down some of Bright Angel Trail... most people just go down a ways and turn around.