Desiderita01

Nice....Amangiri has their own Via Ferrata that is only open to resort guests - I'd definitely check that out if I were staying there!

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It’s a 4 hr drive from PHX to the GC. A round trip is not something you’ll want to do in one day.

Just got back from Sedona today. Stay there. It’s a great jumping off point to everywhere and it’s gorgeous! 2 hr drive to GC. Less than hr to Cottonwood and Jerome. Great hiking trails, spas, dining, and shopping. Warning: It will be cold there and up at the GC. These are high elevation locations. 4000-6000 ft.

If you want warmer weather along with college visits, stay at a resort in Scottsdale. Visit ASU and U of Arizona in Tucson (2 hr drive) from there.

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Agree with all of this. Or fly into Phoenix, spend a night in Scottsdale, then head north to Sedona. Bring layers and you will be just fine! There is so much to do within 2 hours any direction of here!

Sedona. It's roughly 2 hours from Phoenix and 1 hour from Flagstaff, and you have to go 30 minutes to Cottonwood for the nearest WalMart, ha! The weather is amazing, it does get hot in the summer, but not nearly as hot as Phoenix AND it cools down at night, and it snows in the winter, but not as much as Flag - there are actually four very enjoyable seasons. It IS a tourist town, but it's actually not bad living here as long as you learn when to avoid the roads, which isn't as inconvenient as you might think. If you are a nightlife person it's probably not the best place for you, unless you are ok driving a little way into Flag or Phoenix.

If you do Devil's Bridge you might have better luck doing it during the week, as it gets VERY crowded on the weekends. Always, the earlier the better. You really can't go wrong with any hiking in Sedona, it's beautiful everywhere. You can make a loop with Soldier's Pass, Brins Mesa and Jordan Trail that is very scenic and pretty easy. West Fork Trail is also great and would be beautiful in the fall!

I second Elote as a must-go - maybe go during the week, or earlier in the evening...I've waited over 2 hours before! Mariposa is more upscale, but great if you want a nicer evening. Hudson, Hillside, Creekside...lots of different options for dining.

Highly recommend seeing Free Solo....it’s incredible what he did. He put years into studying the route, practicing, journaling it...I guess it’s about as “safe” as you can do something like that. The film starts off with him making it to the top...even so, your heart is racing and hands are sweating throughout. The ‘boulder problem’ was the scariest part for me...and for the people watching it seems!

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Biltmore/Arcadia area

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Yes! Thank you! That’s the area I was thinking of! I have lots of friends who live there and I really it!

In!

Looked like people were still lined up to vote here a few minutes ago...I thought the polls closed at 7?

I started working out in a gym when I was 18. As a girl I get it...it was so intimidating, but I learned how to lift and worked at it. 35 and I’m still at it. Consistency is key. It’s just become a part of my life, like eating or brushing my teeth. I’ve always enjoyed it, but lately I’ve been working out in order to be able to be a stronger hiker, and recently have decided that I want to start climbing also, so my gym time will be spent working toward a goal. This is the first time I’ve ever worked out to achieve something outside of the gym, and it feels so good!!

So my advice is to think of things that working out will help you to accomplish or improve upon, and focus on those things!

I used to live in a neighborhood where witchcraft was celebrated and Christianity was mocked.

They also loved Beto...go figure

Recently moved to AZ and I’ve, admittedly, never voted in my life, but I’ve already studied the ballot and can’t wait to vote for McSally!