Arizona

The Desert Ridge Marriott has its own botanical gardens offering a wonderful collection of cacti and shrubs native to the area, and stunning views to the foothills north of Scottsdale. Red seems to be the prevalent colour of the rocks particularly around the Sedona area. The colours are highlighted in this rippling stream. The road from Jerome to Sedona is highlighted by panoramic visit such as this. It's rugged tough and beautiful countryside. The road from Jerome to Sedona is highlighted by panoramic visit such as this. It's rugged tough and beautiful countryside. Slide Rock is a slippery creek bottom where visitors slide down slick natural water chutes or paddle along the creek and swim in the cool waters. Elevation 5000 feet it does ice up in the winter too. Leaving Sedona and heading south back to the main highway captures breathtaking views such as this through the rear view mirror. Leaving Sedona and heading south back to the main highway captures breathtaking views such as this through the rear view mirror. The road north to Sedona gives dramatic panoramas of red rock, dry shrub, and blue skies and sunshine.