Temporary in Cottonwood, suggest outdoor things to see/do? (bank owned, foreclosure)

[adventuregurl]

, the first time I saw that it was ! It hopefully will be gone by the time he arrives, it has been ordered down. Those Mago/Dahn Yoga places give me the creeps...there was just a 3 part expose on CNN on them.

PS didn't you think the Catholic Church looked huge until you saw that tacky statue, it could almost cause one to vomit or cry!

Originally Posted by bongofury

On your drive out of Cottonwood toward the red rocks of Sedona, be sure to glance to your left to glimpse the horizon-blocking (newly finished) Catholic Church and the towering white Mago statue so beloved by area residents. If the aforementioned sights instill the urge to drink - we understand. Page Springs has a pretty winery or two and tasting menus to help you forget what you just witnessed.

[adventuregurl]

Sycamore Canyon (near Cottonwood), Walnut Canyon (near Flag) and the Verde Canyon Railroad (Clarkdale) are all excellent suggestions, I like them all...check the weather in Flag ans Walnut Canyon area before going though, it was snowing like mad again this past wed. according to a friend who was up there.

[AZDesertBrat]

Originally Posted by adventuregurl

, the first time I saw that it was ! It hopefully will be gone by the time he arrives, it has been ordered down. Those Mago/Dahn Yoga places give me the creeps...there was just a 3 part expose on CNN on them.

PS didn't you think the Catholic Church looked huge until you saw that tacky statue, it could almost cause one to vomit or cry!

I drove past the church twice a day when I worked in Sedona. I never thought it was so huge but you're right. That 'thing' really dwarfs it!

[Smily Gladshanks]

Just as an aside, I grew up in a great little northeastern town with a tiny, pretty church set against mountains and fall colors, and we had a quaint wooden bridge over the railroad. Nice. Until Penn-DOT tore that down and put in a GIANT concrete bridge that literally abutted the church and most of the town itself. Ugly. Destroyed the whole town--it's like we all came from the bridge itself, now. Like we are very well-to-do homeless or some sort of bridge-cult.

[bongofury]

Originally Posted by Smily Gladshanks

Just as an aside, I grew up in a great little northeastern town with a tiny, pretty church set against mountains and fall colors, and we had a quaint wooden bridge over the railroad..

That reminds me of many places I've traveled to/lived near in the northeast. The sight of bucolic country scenes nourishes and heals the human soul - the perfect antidote to our stressful work days and (for some of us) parental responsibilities. I have a few suggestions you (and others visiting the area) may want to consider:

A bicycle ride through Camp Verde's Quarterhorse Lane with a stop at the Summer Place Pecan Farm (they have a little store to buy pecans - try the cinnamon pecans). Rock hounds will appreciate a stop at Camp Verde's Salt Mine Road near the big white salt mound to search for Glauberite Crystals (near an old shut down mine). Be sure to drive the length of Salt Mine Road as it's lovely with ranches and interesting sights along the way. Note: several big Camp Verde ranches have been sold in the last few years (Hackamore, Rockin' River Ranch), the latter bought by the state and the Nature Conservancy. I'm hopeful that Rockin' River will become a place for people to visit/stay for the rancher/cowboy experience in the future. Anyone who has visited the Bear Mountain Lodge (and the fine hiking trails next door) in Silver City, NM - knows Nature Conservancy lodging can be worthwhile. We locals worry about our state park cutbacks and closures, so please help us support those that are still open. Definitely visit the Page Springs Winery down Page Springs Road (one of our prettiest areas), even if you do not partake in alcohol - it's an excellent side trip. Many newcomers visit the Montezuma Well (because it is a designated tourist site) in the neighboring community, but many of those do not take the opportunity to hike down to the cool shady area at the base. There are many sights and experiences such as these in the Verde Valley that get overlooked. Personally I avoid places like our Camp Verde casino (one of the last venues where you are exposed to indoor smoking). I assume you've been informed about Tuzigoot and Dead Horse Ranch (try Dead Horse roads on a bicycle) near Cottonwood, and the town of Jerome. When I take my guests up to Jerome I arrive early so we can start with a breakfast at the Flat Iron (for lunch residents swear by the Guacamole Burger at The Haunted Hamburger). Often the road less traveled is the most rewarding.

[adventuregurl]

Great post, you've given me some things to do around here! Can't give you reps, they won't let me!

Originally Posted by bongofury

That reminds me of many places I've traveled to/lived near in the northeast. The sight of bucolic country scenes nourishes and heals the human soul - the perfect antidote to our stressful work days and (for some of us) parental responsibilities. I have a few suggestions you (and others visiting the area) may want to consider:

A bicycle ride through Camp Verde's Quarterhorse Lane with a stop at the Summer Place Pecan Farm (they have a little store to buy pecans - try the cinnamon pecans). Rock hounds will appreciate a stop at Camp Verde's Salt Mine Road near the big white salt mound to search for Glauberite Crystals (near an old shut down mine). Be sure to drive the length of Salt Mine Road as it's lovely with ranches and interesting sights along the way. Note: several big Camp Verde ranches have been sold in the last few years (Hackamore, Rockin' River Ranch), the latter bought by the state and the Nature Conservancy. I'm hopeful that Rockin' River will become a place for people to visit/stay for the rancher/cowboy experience in the future. Anyone who has visited the Bear Mountain Lodge (and the fine hiking trails next door) in Silver City, NM - knows Nature Conservancy lodging can be worthwhile. We locals worry about our state park cutbacks and closures, so please help us support those that are still open. Definitely visit the Page Springs Winery down Page Springs Road (one of our prettiest areas), even if you do not partake in alcohol - it's an excellent side trip. Many newcomers visit the Montezuma Well (because it is a designated tourist site) in the neighboring community, but many of those do not take the opportunity to hike down to the cool shady area at the base. There are many sights and experiences such as these in the Verde Valley that get overlooked. Personally I avoid places like our Camp Verde casino (one of the last venues where you are exposed to indoor smoking). I assume you've been informed about Tuzigoot and Dead Horse Ranch (try Dead Horse roads on a bicycle) near Cottonwood, and the town of Jerome. When I take my guests up to Jerome I arrive early so we can start with a breakfast at the Flat Iron (for lunch residents swear by the Guacamole Burger at The Haunted Hamburger). Often the road less traveled is the most rewarding.

[bongofury]

"..you've given me some things to do around here! Can't give you reps, they won't let me!"

Thank you for your generous compliment. Perhaps my post will be beneficial to some locals as well as our visitors to the area. Occasionally I step away from my cynicism and relate something most can appreciate. Mod Cut: Not sure what's going on, but no discussing moderation...maybe take to the About the forum section and ask....

[adventuregurl]

It seemed huge to those of us who were used to seeing empty land there, everyone was like "what the heck is going on here?' when it was being built. We thought it was huge, then comes godzilla . I'm so glad it's been ordered down.

Originally Posted by AZDesertBrat

I drove past the church twice a day when I worked in Sedona. I never thought it was so huge but you're right. That 'thing' really dwarfs it!

[Smily Gladshanks]

...so I just got here in Cottonwood, long enough to get some crap for my apt and get a gym membership. I wanted to tell you guys that I'm highly impressed with the weather, the scenery, the weather, the weather. This is more sunshine than I'd have in weeks and weeks. Had a few minutes to find out how to get up to Jerome. OMG, I love that place already. Reminds me of Tvedestrand in Norway, except instead of a fjord at the bottom, you have a desert. Kudos to all of you for your great advice! I'll have more than enough to keep me happy while I'm here.

[stoney60]

I`m thinking about moving to the area.Are there any places to hunt and fish?