News in Sedona

Slide Rock reopens for fall
Waters open for swimming, but not recommended by state park officials “Slide Rock State Park is completely open,” Arizona State Parks & Trails spokeswoman Michelle Thompson said Friday, Sept. 18. “There’s no closures at all.” Swimming in Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park…

Old & New World to blend
Ezequiel y Los Conjunto Addictz opens for Kilted Spirit at Red Dirt concert It’ll feel like the United Nations but with more clapping in this week’s installment of the free Red Dirt Concert Series, Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Posse Grounds Pavilion at the Barbara…

Lit lights up Thunder Valley
Thunder Valley Rally returns to Cottonwood’s Riverfront Park on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, hosted by the city of Cottonwood’s Parks & Recreation Department and local sponsors. Festivities include a bike show, local vendors, the Miss TVR contest at Main Stage bar and…

Oak Creek to reopen to the public following Pocket Fire containment
The wildfire burning north of Sedona forced forest managers to close the creek to the public in June, but officials say it will reopen to recreationists starting Sept. 17.